Fishing at
Walker Lake King County


Walker Lake is a freshwater lake located in King County, Washington. At an elevation of 1144 ft. and 12.1 acres, it's home to a couple species of fish, including rainbow trout and largemouth bass. Walker Lake provides good shoreline access and a boat launch.

Stocked Fish: Rainbow
Lake Size: 12.1 acres
Elevation: 1144 ft.
Boat Launch: Yes (1)
Walker Lake
Shoreline Access: Good

Walker Lake Stocking Reports

Walker Lake has been historically stocked with rainbow. The largest rainbow ever stocked is 0.5 lbs. This year so far, there has been 1 stockings of rainbow at an average of 0.4 lbs. In the past, Walker Lake stocked thousands of rainbow averaging 0.4 lbs.

Date Quantity Fish
April 15, 2024 1500 Rainbow @ 0.4lbs
April 19, 2023 1500 Rainbow @ 0.38lbs
April 11, 2022 1750 Rainbow @ 0.4lbs
May 12, 2021 1000 Rainbow @ 0.38lbs
April 12, 2021 1500 Rainbow @ 0.33lbs
April 28, 2020 2500 Rainbow @ 0.4lbs
May 31, 2017 2000 Rainbow @ 0.42lbs
April 19, 2017 1500 Rainbow @ 0.5lbs
May 5, 2016 1737 Rainbow @ 0.4lbs
April 19, 2016 1500 Rainbow @ 0.4lbs


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Walker Lake Map

Walker Lake Fish Species

Walker Lake provides excellent opportunities for rainbow trout. There is also a chance to catch largemouth bass throughout the year.


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Rainbow trout
Largemouth bass

Walker Lake Fishing Reports

An modestly traveled lake, there has been some successful reports by anglers at Walker 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.


Walker Lake - Rainbow Trout Fishing Tips

At Walker Lake, the best time for catching rainbow trout is afternoon. Anglers also reported success with rainbow trout around noon. Popular baits used include worms and power bait for rainbow trout. Top fishing from shore and top fishing from boat are the common and successful methods used at Walker Lake to catch rainbow trout.



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Nearby Lakes Similar to Walker Lake

There are a number of similar sized lakes relatively close to Walker Lake, including Fish Lake, Bass Lake, Holm Lake, Peterson Lake and Cedar.

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King County
2.3 mi. away
14.5 acres
elevation: 714 ft.

Fish Lake

Stocking:
May 1, 2024 - Rainbow - 1500 @ 0.4lbs
May 3, 2023 - Rainbow - 1500 @ 0.4lbs

For November:
Yellow perch Rainbow trout Largemouth bass Coastal cutthroat trout (resident)

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King County
4.1 mi. away
24.2 acres
elevation: 669 ft.

Bass Lake

Stocking:
October 30, 2024 - Rainbow - 1000 @ 0.91lbs
October 28, 2024 - Brown Trout - 850 @ 2lbs

For November:
Yellow perch Black crappie Largemouth bass Pumpkinseed Sunfish

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King County
10.6 mi. away
19.9 acres
elevation: 401 ft.

Holm Lake

Stocking:
May 6, 2024 - Rainbow - 2500 @ 0.4lbs
May 3, 2023 - Rainbow - 1700 @ 0.4lbs

For November:
Rainbow trout Largemouth bass

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King County
13.5 mi. away
4.2 acres
elevation: 459 ft.

Peterson Lake

Stocking:
October 30, 2024 - Rainbow - 1000 @ 0.91lbs
October 28, 2024 - Brown Trout - 850 @ 2lbs

For November:
Coastal cutthroat trout (resident)

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Pierce County
13.5 mi. away
34.4 acres
elevation: 4206 ft.

Cedar

Stocking:
October 30, 2024 - Rainbow - 1000 @ 0.91lbs
October 28, 2024 - Brown Trout - 850 @ 2lbs

For November:
Brook trout

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