Fishing at
Crescent Lake Pierce County


Crescent Lake is a freshwater lake located in Pierce County, Washington. At an elevation of 169 ft. and 49 acres, it's home to a couple species of fish, including rainbow trout. Crescent Lake provides good shoreline access and a boat launch.

Stocked Fish: Rainbow
Lake Size: 49 acres
Elevation: 169 ft.
Boat Launch: Yes (1)
Crescent Lake
Shoreline Access: Good

Crescent Lake Stocking Reports

Crescent 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, Crescent Lake stocked tens of thousands of rainbow averaging 0.43 lbs.

Date Quantity Fish
May 8, 2024 2750 Rainbow @ 0.4lbs
April 23, 2024 3500 Rainbow @ 0.39lbs
May 9, 2023 1675 Rainbow @ 0.4lbs
April 11, 2023 3500 Rainbow @ 0.33lbs
May 18, 2022 1500 Rainbow @ 0.4lbs
March 30, 2022 2500 Rainbow @ 0.4lbs
May 5, 2021 1600 Rainbow @ 0.37lbs
April 15, 2021 2586 Rainbow @ 0.44lbs
May 13, 2020 1627 Rainbow @ 0.48lbs
April 28, 2020 2369 Rainbow @ 0.43lbs
May 9, 2017 1600 Rainbow @ 0.5lbs
April 19, 2017 2350 Rainbow @ 0.5lbs
April 17, 2017 82 Rainbow @ 1.06lbs
May 4, 2016 1838 Rainbow @ 0.5lbs
April 19, 2016 2662 Rainbow @ 0.45lbs
April 14, 2016 125 Rainbow @ 1.49lbs


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Crescent Lake Map

Crescent Lake Fish Species

Crescent Lake provides excellent opportunities for rainbow trout.


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Rainbow trout

Crescent Lake Fishing Reports

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

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


Crescent Lake - Rainbow Trout Fishing Tips

At Crescent Lake, the best time for catching rainbow trout is morning. Anglers also reported success with rainbow trout around evening. Trolling and trolling with fly are the common and successful methods used at Crescent Lake to catch rainbow trout.


Crescent Lake - Largemouth Bass Fishing Tips

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



Crescent Lake Pictures & Media

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Nearby Lakes Similar to Crescent Lake

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

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

For November:
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Carney Lake

Stocking:
May 17, 2024 - Rainbow - 1028 @ 0.44lbs
April 23, 2024 - Rainbow - 2002 @ 0.42lbs

For November:
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Kitsap County
9.2 mi. away
36.6 acres
elevation: 294 ft.

Wye Lake

Stocking:
November 4, 2024 - Cutthroat - 200 @ 0.52lbs
September 23, 2024 - Rainbow - 400 @ 1.08lbs

For November:
Rainbow trout Largemouth bass

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Kitsap County
10.2 mi. away
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Koeneman Lake

Stocking:
February 8, 2022 - Rainbow - 50 @ 5lbs
February 24, 2021 - Rainbow - 50 @ 4lbs

For November:

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Pierce County
12 mi. away
14.8 acres
elevation: 199 ft.

Jackson Lake

Stocking:
May 17, 2024 - Rainbow - 525 @ 0.44lbs
April 23, 2024 - Rainbow - 804 @ 0.42lbs

For November:
Rainbow trout

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