Fishing at
Bonney Lake Pierce County


Bonney Lake is a freshwater lake located in Pierce County, Washington. At an elevation of 608 ft. and 16.9 acres, it's home to several species of fish, including bluegill, yellow perch, rainbow trout, brown bullhead, largemouth bass and pumpkinseed sunfish. Bonney Lake provides good shoreline access and a boat launch.

Stocked Fish: Rainbow
Lake Size: 16.9 acres
Elevation: 608 ft.
Boat Launch: Yes (1)
Bonney Lake
Shoreline Access: Good

Bonney Lake Stocking Reports

Bonney Lake has been historically stocked with rainbow. The largest rainbow ever stocked is 0.83 lbs. This year so far, there has been 1 stockings of rainbow at an average of 0.38 lbs. In the past, Bonney Lake stocked thousands of rainbow averaging 0.44 lbs.

Date Quantity Fish
March 15, 2024 2000 Rainbow @ 0.38lbs
November 21, 2023 350 Rainbow @ 0.71lbs
April 11, 2023 1000 Rainbow @ 0.33lbs
November 18, 2022 382 Rainbow @ 0.6lbs
March 22, 2022 1000 Rainbow @ 0.38lbs
November 23, 2021 360 Rainbow @ 0.77lbs
March 30, 2021 1020 Rainbow @ 0.33lbs
November 17, 2020 348 Rainbow @ 0.83lbs
May 4, 2020 1045 Rainbow @ 0.46lbs
March 28, 2017 900 Rainbow @ 0.43lbs
March 21, 2016 975 Rainbow @ 0.4lbs


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Bonney Lake Fish Species

Bonney 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.


January February March April May June July August September October November December
Bluegill
Yellow perch
Rainbow trout
Brown bullhead
Largemouth bass
Pumpkinseed Sunfish

Bonney Lake Fishing Reports

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

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


Bonney Lake - Largemouth Bass Fishing Tips

The most popular time for catching largemouth bass at Bonney Lake is evening. Anglers also reported success with largemouth bass around morning.


Bonney Lake - Rainbow Trout Fishing Tips

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



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Nearby Lakes Similar to Bonney Lake

There are a number of similar sized lakes relatively close to Bonney Lake, including Lake Bradley, Trout Lake, Fivemile Lake, Lake Killarney and Holm Lake.

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Pierce County
5 mi. away
9 acres
elevation: 439 ft.

Somewhat Popular

Lake Bradley

Stocking:
October 23, 2024 - Rainbow - 1500 @ 0.91lbs
June 12, 2024 - Rainbow - 1500 @ 0.5lbs

For November:
Black crappie Rainbow trout Brown bullhead Largemouth bass

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King County
6.9 mi. away
15.8 acres
elevation: 329 ft.

Trout Lake

Stocking:
November 20, 2024 - Rainbow - 1000 @ 1.25lbs
November 20, 2024 - Rainbow - 1000 @ 1.25lbs

For November:
Bluegill Black crappie Rainbow trout Largemouth bass

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King County
7.4 mi. away
35.5 acres
elevation: 377 ft.

Fivemile Lake

Stocking:
May 1, 2024 - Rainbow - 3200 @ 0.4lbs
May 2, 2023 - Rainbow - 3200 @ 0.4lbs

For November:
Bluegill Rainbow trout Largemouth bass

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King County
8.3 mi. away
29.3 acres
elevation: 372 ft.

Lake Killarney

Stocking:
May 1, 2024 - Rainbow - 2700 @ 0.4lbs
April 26, 2023 - Rainbow - 2595 @ 0.33lbs

For November:
Bluegill Yellow perch Rainbow trout Brown bullhead Largemouth bass Pumpkinseed Sunfish

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King County
8.3 mi. away
19.9 acres
elevation: 401 ft.

Holm Lake

Stocking:
May 6, 2024 - Rainbow - 2500 @ 0.4lbs
May 3, 2023 - Rainbow - 1700 @ 0.4lbs

For November:
Rainbow trout Largemouth bass

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