Fishing at
Wildcat Lake Kitsap County


Wildcat Lake is a large freshwater lake located in Kitsap County, Washington. At an elevation of 381 ft. and 108.9 acres, it's home to several species of fish, including coho salmon, rainbow trout, largemouth bass and coastal cutthroat trout (resident). Wildcat Lake provides good shoreline access and a boat launch.

Stocked Fish: Rainbow
Lake Size: 108.9 acres
Elevation: 381 ft.
Boat Launch: Yes (1)
Wildcat Lake
Shoreline Access: Good

Wildcat Lake Stocking Reports

Wildcat Lake has been historically stocked with rainbow. The largest rainbow ever stocked is 3.33 lbs. This year so far, there has been 2 stockings of rainbow at an average of 0.43 lbs. In the past, Wildcat Lake stocked tens of thousands of rainbow averaging 0.46 lbs.

Date Quantity Fish
May 6, 2024 1607 Rainbow @ 0.43lbs
April 18, 2024 7807 Rainbow @ 0.43lbs
May 22, 2023 1220 Rainbow @ 0.4lbs
April 13, 2023 7795 Rainbow @ 0.42lbs
May 10, 2022 1757 Rainbow @ 0.45lbs
April 15, 2022 7827 Rainbow @ 0.5lbs
April 15, 2022 7827 Rainbow @ 0.5lbs
May 24, 2021 4013 Rainbow @ 0.4lbs
April 21, 2021 3285 Rainbow @ 0.44lbs
May 6, 2020 4013 Rainbow @ 0.43lbs
May 4, 2020 4149 Rainbow @ 0.46lbs
May 11, 2017 1600 Rainbow @ 0.4lbs
May 11, 2017 100 Rainbow @ 1.43lbs
April 19, 2017 3900 Rainbow @ 0.47lbs
April 18, 2017 3922 Rainbow @ 0.47lbs
April 18, 2017 20 Rainbow @ 3.33lbs
April 18, 2017 100 Rainbow @ 1.67lbs
May 4, 2016 201 Rainbow @ 1.49lbs
May 4, 2016 1900 Rainbow @ 0.56lbs
April 18, 2016 75 Rainbow @ 1.49lbs
April 18, 2016 3740 Rainbow @ 0.41lbs
April 13, 2016 3530 Rainbow @ 0.42lbs
April 13, 2016 75 Rainbow @ 1.49lbs


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Wildcat Lake Map

Wildcat Lake Fish Species

Wildcat Lake provides excellent opportunities for rainbow trout as well as good opportunities for largemouth bass. There is also a chance to catch coho salmon and coastal cutthroat trout (resident) throughout the year.


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Coho salmon
Rainbow trout
Largemouth bass
Coastal cutthroat trout (resident)

Wildcat Lake Fishing Reports

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

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


Wildcat Lake - Rainbow Trout Fishing Tips

At Wildcat Lake, the best time for catching rainbow trout is morning. Anglers also reported success with rainbow trout around afternoon. 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 Wildcat Lake to catch rainbow trout.


Wildcat Lake - Largemouth Bass Fishing Tips

The most popular time for catching largemouth bass at Wildcat Lake is morning. Anglers also reported success with largemouth bass around evening. Anglers often fish by bottom fishing from boat and top fishing from boat for largemouth bass.



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Nearby Lakes Similar to Wildcat Lake

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

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Kitsap County
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elevation: 159 ft.

Somewhat Popular

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

For November:
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Kitsap County
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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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Mason County
6.5 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
6.6 mi. away
100.9 acres
elevation: 501 ft.

Panther Lake

Stocking:
April 30, 2024 - Rainbow - 1580 @ 0.39lbs
April 22, 2024 - Rainbow - 3351 @ 0.41lbs

For November:
Rainbow trout

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Kitsap County
7.6 mi. away
41.2 acres
elevation: 220 ft.

Somewhat Popular

Island Lake

Stocking:
September 23, 2024 - Rainbow - 800 @ 1.08lbs
September 3, 2024 - Rainbow - 630 @ 0.82lbs

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

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