Fishing at
Clear Lake Pierce County

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• Kokanee
• Rainbow Trout
• Smallmouth Bass
• Largemouth Bass

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Clear Lake is a large freshwater lake located in Pierce County, Washington. At an elevation of 781 ft. and 155.7 acres, it's home to several species of fish, including kokanee, rainbow trout, largemouth bass and smallmouth bass. Clear Lake provides good shoreline access and a boat launch.

Stocked Fish: Rainbow
Lake Size: 155.7 acres
Elevation: 781 ft.
Boat Launch: Yes (1)
Clear Lake
WDFW Access: Yes
Shoreline Access: Good

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Clear Lake Stocking Reports

Clear Lake has been historically stocked with rainbow. The largest rainbow ever stocked is 3.33 lbs. This year so far, there has been 3 stockings of rainbow at an average of 0.47 lbs. In the past, Clear Lake stocked tens of thousands of rainbow averaging 0.54 lbs.

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Clear Lake Map

Clear Lake Fish Species

Clear Lake provides excellent opportunities for kokanee and rainbow trout. There is also a chance to catch largemouth bass and smallmouth bass throughout the year.

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Clear Lake Fishing Reports

An somewhat popular lake, there has been many reports by anglers at Clear Lake over the past few years.

Anglers reported the most success with kokanee. Rainbow trout is also a popular species to fish for at Clear Lake.

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

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Clear Lake - Kokanee Fishing Tips

At Clear 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 bottom fishing from boat are the common and successful methods used at Clear Lake to catch kokanee.

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Clear Lake - Rainbow Trout Fishing Tips

The most popular time for catching rainbow trout at Clear Lake is morning. Anglers also reported success with rainbow trout around afternoon. Worms and power bait are the most common and successful baits used at Clear Lake to catch rainbow trout. Anglers often fish by trolling and trolling with fly for rainbow trout.

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Clear Lake - Smallmouth Bass Fishing Tips

At Clear Lake, the best time for catching smallmouth bass is morning. Anglers also reported success with smallmouth bass around evening. Popular baits used include attractor and worms for smallmouth bass. Bottom fishing from boat and top fishing from boat are the common and successful methods used at Clear Lake to catch smallmouth bass.

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Clear Lake - Largemouth Bass Fishing Tips

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

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Clear Lake Pictures & Media

Image of Clear Lake

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Nearby Lakes Similar to Clear Lake

There are a number of similar sized lakes relatively close to Clear Lake, including Tanwax Lake, Ohop Lake, Rapjohn Lake, Silver Lake and Harts Lake.

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