Fishing at
Island Lake Kitsap County


Island Lake is a freshwater lake located in Kitsap County, Washington. At an elevation of 220 ft. and 41.2 acres, it's home to a couple species of fish, including rainbow trout, largemouth bass and coastal cutthroat trout (resident). Island Lake provides good shoreline access and a boat launch.

Stocked Fish: Cutthroat,Rainbow
Lake Size: 41.2 acres
Elevation: 220 ft.
Boat Launch: Yes (1)
Island Lake County Park
Shoreline Access: Good

Island Lake Stocking Reports

Island Lake has been historically stocked with cutthroat and rainbow. The largest rainbow ever stocked is 5 lbs. This year so far, there has been 5 stockings of cutthroat and rainbow at an average of 0.66 lbs. In the past, Island Lake stocked tens of thousands of cutthroat and rainbow averaging 0.65 lbs.

Date Quantity Fish
November 4, 2024 200 Cutthroat @ 0.52lbs
September 23, 2024 800 Rainbow @ 1.08lbs
September 3, 2024 630 Rainbow @ 0.82lbs
April 29, 2024 276 Rainbow @ 0.94lbs
March 25, 2024 1968 Rainbow @ 0.41lbs
December 14, 2023 217 Cutthroat @ 1.33lbs
September 25, 2023 802 Rainbow @ 0.88lbs
May 2, 2023 246 Rainbow @ 0.83lbs
March 28, 2023 2025 Rainbow @ 0.4lbs
September 27, 2022 800 Rainbow @ 1.04lbs
September 27, 2022 250 Cutthroat @ 0.49lbs
March 23, 2022 260 Rainbow @ 0.91lbs
March 23, 2022 260 Rainbow @ 0.91lbs
March 8, 2022 2075 Rainbow @ 0.45lbs
December 16, 2021 200 Cutthroat @ 1.43lbs
September 28, 2021 800 Rainbow @ 1.11lbs
March 23, 2021 2006 Rainbow @ 0.44lbs
March 15, 2021 265 Rainbow @ 0.77lbs
December 31, 2020 270 Cutthroat @ 1.39lbs
October 6, 2020 150 Rainbow @ 0.79lbs
October 6, 2020 250 Cutthroat @ 1.35lbs
September 30, 2020 900 Rainbow @ 1.02lbs
March 13, 2020 2005 Rainbow @ 0.42lbs
January 9, 2020 225 Rainbow @ 1.2lbs
June 16, 2017 44 Rainbow @ 5lbs
June 16, 2017 1650 Rainbow @ 0.5lbs
March 23, 2017 2000 Rainbow @ 0.4lbs
January 26, 2017 300 Cutthroat @ 1.41lbs
June 17, 2016 53 Rainbow @ 5lbs
June 17, 2016 1300 Rainbow @ 0.55lbs
March 15, 2016 2000 Rainbow @ 0.42lbs
January 27, 2016 200 Cutthroat @ 1.49lbs


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Island Lake Map

Island Lake Fish Species

Island Lake provides good opportunities for rainbow trout and coastal cutthroat trout (resident). There is also a chance to catch largemouth bass throughout the year.


January February March April May June July August September October November December
Rainbow trout
Largemouth bass
Coastal cutthroat trout (resident)

Island Lake Fishing Reports

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

Anglers reported the most success with rainbow trout. Largemouth bass is also a popular species to fish for at Island Lake.

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


Island Lake - Rainbow Trout Fishing Tips

At Island Lake, the best time for catching rainbow trout is afternoon. Anglers also reported success with rainbow trout around morning. Popular baits used include power eggs and power bait for rainbow trout. Bottom fishing from shore and bottom fishing from boat are the common and successful methods used at Island Lake to catch rainbow trout.


Island Lake - Largemouth Bass Fishing Tips

The most popular time for catching largemouth bass at Island Lake is evening. Anglers also reported success with largemouth bass around afternoon. Worms and power bait are the most common and successful baits used at Island Lake to catch largemouth bass. Anglers often fish by bottom fishing from boat and top fishing from boat for largemouth bass.



Island Lake Pictures & Media

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For November:
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For November:
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For November:
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For November:
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Kitsap County
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For November:
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