Fishing at
Alder Lake Pierce County

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• Kokanee
• Largemouth Bass
• Smallmouth Bass
• Rainbow Trout

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Alder Lake is a very large freshwater lake located in Pierce County, Washington. At an elevation of 1198 ft. and 2877.2 acres, it's home to several species of fish, including kokanee, yellow perch, black crappie, white crappie, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and coastal cutthroat trout (resident). Alder Lake provides good shoreline access and a number of boat launches.

Stocked Fish: None
Lake Size: 2877.2 acres
Elevation: 1198 ft.
Boat Launch: Yes (2)
Alder Lake Park (TPU) Rocky Point Campground
Shoreline Access: Good

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Alder Lake Stocking Reports

Alder Lake has not been recently stocked.

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Alder Lake Map

Alder Lake Fish Species

Alder Lake provides excellent opportunities for largemouth bass and smallmouth bass as well as good opportunities for kokanee and coastal cutthroat trout (resident). There is also a chance to catch yellow perch, black crappie and white crappie throughout the year.

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Alder Lake Fishing Reports

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

Anglers reported the most success with kokanee. Largemouth bass is also a popular species to fish for at Alder Lake.

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Alder Lake - Kokanee Fishing Tips

At Alder Lake, the best time for catching kokanee is morning. Anglers also reported success with kokanee around all day. Popular baits used include corn and maggots for kokanee. Trolling and trolling w/downriggers are the common and successful methods used at Alder Lake to catch kokanee.

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Alder Lake - Largemouth Bass Fishing Tips

At Alder Lake, the best time for catching largemouth bass is morning. Anglers also reported success with largemouth bass around afternoon. Top fishing from boat and bottom fishing from boat are the common and successful methods used at Alder Lake to catch largemouth bass.

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Alder Lake - Smallmouth Bass Fishing Tips

The most popular time for catching smallmouth bass at Alder Lake is morning. Anglers also reported success with smallmouth bass around all day.

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Alder Lake - Rainbow Trout Fishing Tips

At Alder Lake, the best time for catching rainbow trout is all day. Anglers also reported success with rainbow trout around morning. Popular baits used include worms and power bait for rainbow trout. Trolling and other are the common and successful methods used at Alder Lake to catch rainbow trout.

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Alder Lake Pictures & Media

Image of Alder Lake

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Nearby Lakes Similar to Alder Lake

There are a number of similar sized lakes relatively close to Alder Lake, including Coldwater Lake, Silver Lake, Mason Lake, Yale Reservoir and Lake Merwin.

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