Fishing at
Bay Lake Pierce County

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• Largemouth Bass
• Rainbow Trout

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Bay Lake is a large freshwater lake located in Pierce County, Washington. At an elevation of 34 ft. and 127.8 acres, it's home to several species of fish, including bluegill, yellow perch, rainbow trout, brown bullhead, largemouth bass and pumpkinseed sunfish. Bay Lake provides good shoreline access and a boat launch.

Stocked Fish: Rainbow
Lake Size: 127.8 acres
Elevation: 34 ft.
Boat Launch: Yes (1)
Bay Lake
WDFW Access: Yes
Shoreline Access: Good

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Bay Lake Stocking Reports

Bay Lake has been historically stocked with rainbow. The largest rainbow ever stocked is 1.49 lbs. This year so far, there has been 2 stockings of rainbow at an average of 0.4 lbs. In the past, Bay Lake stocked tens of thousands of rainbow averaging 0.41 lbs.

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Bay Lake Map

Bay Lake Fish Species

Bay Lake provides excellent opportunities for rainbow trout. There is also a chance to catch bluegill, yellow perch, brown bullhead, largemouth bass and pumpkinseed sunfish throughout the year.

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Bay Lake Fishing Reports

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

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

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Bay Lake - Largemouth Bass Fishing Tips

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

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Bay Lake - Rainbow Trout Fishing Tips

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

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Bay Lake Pictures & Media

Image of Bay Lake

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Nearby Lakes Similar to Bay Lake

There are a number of similar sized lakes relatively close to Bay Lake, including Florence Lake, Phillips Lake, Spencer Lake, Benson Lake and Waughop Lake.

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