Fishing at
Buck Lake Kitsap County


Buck Lake is a freshwater lake located in Kitsap County, Washington. At an elevation of 138 ft. and 18.6 acres, it's home to a couple species of fish, including rainbow trout. Buck Lake provides good shoreline access and a boat launch.

Stocked Fish: Rainbow
Lake Size: 18.6 acres
Elevation: 138 ft.
Boat Launch: Yes (1)
Buck Lake County Park (Kitsap Co.)
Shoreline Access: Good

Buck Lake Stocking Reports

Buck Lake has been historically stocked with rainbow. The largest rainbow ever stocked is 6.25 lbs. This year so far, there has been 4 stockings of rainbow at an average of 0.43 lbs. In the past, Buck Lake stocked thousands of rainbow averaging 0.47 lbs.

Date Quantity Fish
May 1, 2024 300 Rainbow @ 0.45lbs
April 8, 2024 1415 Rainbow @ 0.41lbs
April 8, 2024 2830 Rainbow @ 0.41lbs
February 8, 2024 20 Rainbow @ 4.35lbs
May 23, 2023 300 Rainbow @ 0.42lbs
April 11, 2023 1400 Rainbow @ 0.42lbs
January 25, 2023 20 Rainbow @ 5lbs
May 9, 2022 326 Rainbow @ 0.43lbs
April 5, 2022 1400 Rainbow @ 0.41lbs
January 20, 2022 20 Rainbow @ 5lbs
April 13, 2021 512 Rainbow @ 0.43lbs
April 13, 2021 512 Rainbow @ 0.42lbs
January 21, 2021 40 Rainbow @ 4lbs
April 28, 2020 1500 Rainbow @ 0.42lbs
February 24, 2020 20 Rainbow @ 5lbs
May 10, 2017 490 Rainbow @ 0.36lbs
April 11, 2017 20 Rainbow @ 1.67lbs
April 11, 2017 20 Rainbow @ 5lbs
April 11, 2017 1475 Rainbow @ 0.42lbs
May 10, 2016 300 Rainbow @ 0.43lbs
April 12, 2016 1400 Rainbow @ 0.41lbs
April 12, 2016 33 Rainbow @ 1.49lbs
April 12, 2016 20 Rainbow @ 6.25lbs


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Buck Lake Map

Buck Lake Fish Species

Buck Lake provides good opportunities for rainbow trout.


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Rainbow trout

Buck Lake Fishing Reports

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

Anglers reported the most success with largemouth bass. Rainbow trout is also a popular species to fish for at Buck Lake.

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


Buck Lake - Largemouth Bass Fishing Tips

At Buck Lake, the best time for catching largemouth bass is evening. Anglers also reported success with largemouth bass around morning. Bottom fishing from boat and top fishing from boat are the common and successful methods used at Buck Lake to catch largemouth bass.


Buck Lake - Rainbow Trout Fishing Tips

The most popular time for catching rainbow trout at Buck Lake is morning. Anglers also reported success with rainbow trout around afternoon. Anglers often fish by bottom fishing from shore and trolling for rainbow trout.



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Nearby Lakes Similar to Buck Lake

There are a number of similar sized lakes relatively close to Buck Lake, including Teal Lake, Horseshoe Lake, Lake Goss, Sandy Shore Lake and Ludlow Lake.

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Jefferson County
5.4 mi. away
15 acres
elevation: 416 ft.

Teal Lake

Stocking:
September 24, 2024 - Rainbow - 150 @ 1.08lbs
March 18, 2024 - Rainbow - 312 @ 0.83lbs

For November:
Rainbow trout Coastal cutthroat trout (resident)

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Jefferson County
9 mi. away
11.4 acres
elevation: 332 ft.

Horseshoe Lake

Stocking:
April 28, 2020 - Rainbow - 722 @ 0.45lbs
March 24, 2020 - Rainbow - 260 @ 0.71lbs

For November:
Rainbow trout Largemouth bass Pumpkinseed Sunfish

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Island County
9.5 mi. away
53.5 acres
elevation: 138 ft.

Lake Goss

Stocking:
April 17, 2024 - Rainbow - 3894 @ 0.45lbs
April 12, 2023 - Rainbow - 4013 @ 0.4lbs

For November:
Rainbow trout Coastal cutthroat trout (resident)

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Jefferson County
9.7 mi. away
34.9 acres
elevation: 471 ft.

Sandy Shore Lake

Stocking:
May 23, 2023 - Rainbow - 800 @ 0.42lbs
April 10, 2023 - Rainbow - 2144 @ 0.41lbs

For November:
Rainbow trout Brown bullhead Largemouth bass

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Jefferson County
10 mi. away
15.2 acres
elevation: 453 ft.

Ludlow Lake

Stocking:
April 27, 2020 - Rainbow - 1099 @ 0.46lbs
April 7, 2017 - Rainbow - 975 @ 0.36lbs

For November:
Rainbow trout Brown bullhead Largemouth bass

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