Fishing at
Panther Lake Kitsap County


Panther Lake is a large freshwater lake located in Kitsap County, Washington. At an elevation of 501 ft. and 100.9 acres, it's home to a couple species of fish, including rainbow trout. Panther Lake provides good shoreline access and a boat launch.

Stocked Fish: Rainbow
Lake Size: 100.9 acres
Elevation: 501 ft.
Boat Launch: Yes (1)
Panther Lake
Shoreline Access: Good

Panther Lake Stocking Reports

Panther Lake has been historically stocked with rainbow. The largest rainbow ever stocked is 1.67 lbs. This year so far, there has been 3 stockings of rainbow at an average of 0.41 lbs. In the past, Panther Lake stocked tens of thousands of rainbow averaging 0.43 lbs.

Date Quantity Fish
April 30, 2024 1580 Rainbow @ 0.39lbs
April 22, 2024 3351 Rainbow @ 0.41lbs
April 22, 2024 4128 Rainbow @ 0.42lbs
May 22, 2023 1300 Rainbow @ 0.4lbs
April 19, 2023 7445 Rainbow @ 0.4lbs
May 3, 2022 1300 Rainbow @ 0.4lbs
April 18, 2022 7440 Rainbow @ 0.43lbs
May 10, 2021 1300 Rainbow @ 0.47lbs
April 20, 2021 2775 Rainbow @ 0.46lbs
April 20, 2021 2775 Rainbow @ 0.42lbs
May 6, 2020 3717 Rainbow @ 0.48lbs
April 29, 2020 3706 Rainbow @ 0.46lbs
May 9, 2017 1320 Rainbow @ 0.42lbs
May 9, 2017 100 Rainbow @ 1.43lbs
April 20, 2017 7440 Rainbow @ 0.4lbs
April 13, 2017 100 Rainbow @ 1.67lbs
May 12, 2016 1300 Rainbow @ 0.43lbs
April 11, 2016 7440 Rainbow @ 0.4lbs
March 31, 2016 172 Rainbow @ 1.67lbs


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Panther Lake Map

Panther Lake Fish Species

Panther Lake provides excellent opportunities for rainbow trout.


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Rainbow trout

Panther Lake Fishing Reports

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

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


Panther Lake - Largemouth Bass Fishing Tips

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


Panther Lake - Rainbow Trout Fishing Tips

The most popular time for catching rainbow trout at Panther Lake is morning. Anglers also reported success with rainbow trout around afternoon. Worms and power eggs are the most common and successful baits used at Panther Lake to catch rainbow trout. Anglers often fish by bottom fishing from boat and trolling for rainbow trout.



Panther Lake Pictures & Media

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Nearby Lakes Similar to Panther Lake

There are a number of similar sized lakes relatively close to Panther Lake, including Tiger Lake, Mission Lake, Wildcat Lake, Lake Wooten and Kitsap Lake.

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Mason County
1 mi. away
106.6 acres
elevation: 500 ft.

Tiger Lake

Stocking:
May 7, 2024 - Rainbow - 1110 @ 0.5lbs
April 16, 2024 - Rainbow - 7845 @ 0.44lbs

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

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Kitsap County
1.4 mi. away
85.6 acres
elevation: 520 ft.

Mission Lake

Stocking:
May 7, 2024 - Rainbow - 876 @ 0.47lbs
May 22, 2023 - Rainbow - 870 @ 0.43lbs

For November:
Rainbow trout

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Kitsap County
6.6 mi. away
108.9 acres
elevation: 381 ft.

Somewhat Popular

Wildcat Lake

Stocking:
May 6, 2024 - Rainbow - 1607 @ 0.43lbs
April 18, 2024 - Rainbow - 7807 @ 0.43lbs

For November:
Coho salmon Rainbow trout Largemouth bass Coastal cutthroat trout (resident)

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Mason County
7.2 mi. away
68 acres
elevation: 411 ft.

Lake Wooten

Stocking:
May 7, 2024 - Rainbow - 1300 @ 0.43lbs
April 17, 2024 - Rainbow - 4212 @ 0.42lbs

For November:
Rainbow trout Coastal cutthroat trout (resident)

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Kitsap County
7.6 mi. away
238.4 acres
elevation: 159 ft.

Somewhat Popular

Kitsap Lake

Stocking:
September 24, 2024 - Rainbow - 3510 @ 0.85lbs
March 6, 2024 - Rainbow - 4867 @ 0.69lbs

For November:
Bluegill Rainbow trout Largemouth bass

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