Fishing at
Carney Lake Pierce County

Carney Lake is a freshwater lake located in Pierce County, Washington. At an elevation of 354 ft. and 38.3 acres, it's home to a couple species of fish, including brown trout and rainbow trout. Carney Lake provides good shoreline access and a boat launch.

Stocked Fish: Rainbow
Lake Size: 38.3 acres
Elevation: 354 ft.
Boat Launch: Yes (1)
Carney Lake
WDFW Access: Yes
Shoreline Access: Good

Carney Lake Stocking Reports

Carney 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 0.43 lbs. In the past, Carney Lake stocked tens of thousands of rainbow averaging 0.45 lbs.

Date Quantity Fish
May 17, 2024 1028 Rainbow @ 0.44lbs
April 23, 2024 2002 Rainbow @ 0.42lbs
May 16, 2023 1000 Rainbow @ 0.48lbs
April 10, 2023 2025 Rainbow @ 0.4lbs
May 27, 2022 684 Rainbow @ 0.56lbs
April 13, 2022 2000 Rainbow @ 0.53lbs
April 13, 2022 2000 Rainbow @ 0.53lbs
May 4, 2021 1300 Rainbow @ 0.37lbs
April 16, 2021 2016 Rainbow @ 0.42lbs
April 30, 2020 2001 Rainbow @ 0.43lbs
May 25, 2017 1375 Rainbow @ 0.4lbs
April 11, 2017 2071 Rainbow @ 0.42lbs
April 11, 2017 70 Rainbow @ 1.06lbs
April 14, 2016 108 Rainbow @ 1.49lbs
April 12, 2016 2178 Rainbow @ 0.45lbs


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Carney Lake Map

Carney Lake Fish Species

Carney Lake provides excellent opportunities for brown trout and rainbow trout.


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Brown trout
Rainbow trout

Carney Lake Fishing Reports

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

Anglers reported the most success with rainbow trout.

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

Carney Lake - Rainbow Trout Fishing Tips

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


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Nearby Lakes Similar to Carney Lake

There are a number of similar sized lakes relatively close to Carney Lake, including Koeneman Lake, Wye Lake, Devereaux Lake, Horseshoe Lake and Trails End Lake.

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Stocking:
February 8, 2022 - Rainbow - 50 @ 5lbs
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For December:
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Devereaux Lake

Stocking:
December 5, 2024 - Cutthroat - 100 @ 1.49lbs
April 9, 2024 - Rainbow - 7000 @ 0.41lbs

For December:
Kokanee Yellow perch Rainbow trout Largemouth bass Coastal cutthroat trout (resident)
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Kitsap County
4.5 mi. away
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Horseshoe Lake

Stocking:
May 1, 2024 - Rainbow - 600 @ 0.45lbs
April 8, 2024 - Rainbow - 2514 @ 0.43lbs

For December:
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Mason County
6.2 mi. away
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Trails End Lake

Stocking:
December 5, 2024 - Cutthroat - 50 @ 1.49lbs
November 4, 2024 - Cutthroat - 200 @ 0.52lbs

For December:
Rainbow trout Coastal cutthroat trout (resident)
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