Fishing at
Rattlesnake Lake King County


Rattlesnake Lake is a large freshwater lake located in King County, Washington. At an elevation of 915 ft. and 107.6 acres, it's home to a couple species of fish, including rainbow trout and cutthroat trout. Rattlesnake Lake provides good shoreline access and a boat launch.

Stocked Fish: Rainbow
Lake Size: 107.6 acres
Elevation: 915 ft.
Boat Launch: Yes (1)
Rattlesnake Lake Recreation Area
Shoreline Access: Good

Rattlesnake Lake Stocking Reports

Rattlesnake Lake has been historically stocked with rainbow. The largest rainbow ever stocked is 2.63 lbs. In the past, Rattlesnake Lake stocked tens of thousands of rainbow averaging 0.43 lbs.

Date Quantity Fish
April 10, 2024 3500 Rainbow @ 0.43lbs
April 3, 2023 3573 Rainbow @ 0.45lbs
March 23, 2022 1736 Rainbow @ 0.4lbs
March 22, 2022 1792 Rainbow @ 0.4lbs
March 9, 2021 3524 Rainbow @ 0.41lbs
March 3, 2020 3500 Rainbow @ 0.4lbs
March 6, 2017 3000 Rainbow @ 0.43lbs
May 23, 2016 40 Rainbow @ 2.63lbs
March 1, 2016 2008 Rainbow @ 0.51lbs


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Rattlesnake Lake Map

Rattlesnake Lake Fish Species

Rattlesnake Lake provides good opportunities for rainbow trout. There is also a chance to catch cutthroat trout throughout the year.


January February March April May June July August September October November December
Rainbow trout
Cutthroat trout

Rattlesnake Lake Fishing Reports

An modestly traveled lake, there has been some successful reports by anglers at Rattlesnake Lake over the past few years.

Anglers reported the most success with rainbow trout.

A list of the best bait to use for stocked rainbow trout.


Rattlesnake Lake - Rainbow Trout Fishing Tips

At Rattlesnake Lake, the best time for catching rainbow trout is morning. Anglers also reported success with rainbow trout around afternoon. Popular baits used include nymph and streamer for rainbow trout. Trolling with fly and trolling are the common and successful methods used at Rattlesnake Lake to catch rainbow trout.



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There are a number of similar sized lakes relatively close to Rattlesnake Lake, including Lake Alice, Thompson, SMC, Moolock and Mason.

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For January:
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For January:
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Stocking:
January 8, 2025 - Cutthroat - 150 @ 1.49lbs
January 8, 2025 - Cutthroat - 100 @ 1.49lbs

For January:
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Stocking:
January 8, 2025 - Cutthroat - 150 @ 1.49lbs
January 8, 2025 - Cutthroat - 100 @ 1.49lbs

For January:
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10.5 mi. away
32.1 acres
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Stocking:
January 8, 2025 - Cutthroat - 150 @ 1.49lbs
January 8, 2025 - Cutthroat - 100 @ 1.49lbs

For January:
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