Fishing at
Lake Bradley Pierce County


Lake Bradley is a freshwater lake located in Pierce County, Washington. At an elevation of 439 ft. and 9 acres, it's home to several species of fish, including black crappie, rainbow trout, brown bullhead and largemouth bass. Lake Bradley provides good shoreline access.

Stocked Fish: Rainbow
Lake Size: 9 acres
Elevation: 439 ft.
Boat Launch: None
Shoreline Access: Good

Lake Bradley Stocking Reports

Lake Bradley has been historically stocked with rainbow. The largest rainbow ever stocked is 3.33 lbs. This year so far, there has been 5 stockings of rainbow at an average of 0.52 lbs. In the past, Lake Bradley stocked tens of thousands of rainbow averaging 0.46 lbs.

Date Quantity Fish
October 23, 2024 1500 Rainbow @ 0.91lbs
June 12, 2024 1500 Rainbow @ 0.5lbs
April 16, 2024 1000 Rainbow @ 0.38lbs
April 15, 2024 1500 Rainbow @ 0.4lbs
March 15, 2024 2000 Rainbow @ 0.38lbs
December 26, 2023 200 Rainbow @ 1lbs
November 14, 2023 406 Rainbow @ 0.71lbs
June 12, 2023 800 Rainbow @ 0.4lbs
May 16, 2023 1500 Rainbow @ 0.4lbs
April 19, 2023 2500 Rainbow @ 0.38lbs
April 11, 2023 1000 Rainbow @ 0.33lbs
April 13, 2022 2500 Rainbow @ 0.4lbs
March 16, 2022 800 Rainbow @ 0.5lbs
November 1, 2021 729 Rainbow @ 0.67lbs
May 10, 2021 1500 Rainbow @ 0.37lbs
April 12, 2021 2500 Rainbow @ 0.33lbs
March 30, 2021 1000 Rainbow @ 0.33lbs
November 19, 2020 354 Rainbow @ 0.83lbs
May 11, 2020 2558 Rainbow @ 0.47lbs
April 29, 2020 2540 Rainbow @ 0.5lbs
September 25, 2017 700 Rainbow @ 0.5lbs
September 18, 2017 700 Rainbow @ 0.5lbs
September 11, 2017 700 Rainbow @ 0.5lbs
September 5, 2017 700 Rainbow @ 0.5lbs
May 19, 2017 1104 Rainbow @ 0.43lbs
April 26, 2017 500 Rainbow @ 0.42lbs
April 20, 2017 6 Rainbow @ 3.33lbs
April 20, 2017 500 Rainbow @ 0.5lbs
April 12, 2017 107 Rainbow @ 1.25lbs
March 28, 2017 900 Rainbow @ 0.45lbs
May 20, 2016 500 Rainbow @ 0.43lbs
May 10, 2016 1000 Rainbow @ 0.42lbs
April 18, 2016 1000 Rainbow @ 0.42lbs
April 13, 2016 1000 Rainbow @ 0.48lbs
April 8, 2016 164 Rainbow @ 1.49lbs
March 8, 2016 1000 Rainbow @ 0.42lbs


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Lake Bradley Map

Lake Bradley Fish Species

Lake Bradley provides excellent opportunities for rainbow trout as well as good opportunities for black crappie. There is also a chance to catch brown bullhead and largemouth bass throughout the year.


January February March April May June July August September October November December
Black crappie
Rainbow trout
Brown bullhead
Largemouth bass

Lake Bradley Fishing Reports

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

Anglers reported the most success with rainbow trout. Largemouth bass is also a popular species to fish for at Lake Bradley.

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


Lake Bradley - Rainbow Trout Fishing Tips

At Lake Bradley, the best time for catching rainbow trout is afternoon. Anglers also reported success with rainbow trout around morning. Popular baits used include power eggs and power bait for rainbow trout. Bottom fishing from shore and top fishing from shore are the common and successful methods used at Lake Bradley to catch rainbow trout.


Lake Bradley - Largemouth Bass Fishing Tips

The most popular time for catching largemouth bass at Lake Bradley is evening. Anglers also reported success with largemouth bass around afternoon. Anglers often fish by top fishing from shore and bottom fishing from shore for largemouth bass.



Lake Bradley Pictures & Media

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Nearby Lakes Similar to Lake Bradley

There are a number of similar sized lakes relatively close to Lake Bradley, including Bonney Lake, Lake Tapps, Trout Lake, Wapato Lake and Lake Dolloff.

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Pierce County
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16.9 acres
elevation: 608 ft.

Bonney Lake

Stocking:
November 25, 2024 - Rainbow - 351 @ 0.85lbs
March 15, 2024 - Rainbow - 2000 @ 0.38lbs

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

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Pierce County
6.5 mi. away
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elevation: 546 ft.

Very popular

Lake Tapps

Stocking:
December 18, 2024 - Steelhead - 12 @ 10lbs
December 18, 2024 - Rainbow - 1130 @ 1lbs

For December:
Tiger muskie Yellow perch Black crappie Largemouth bass Smallmouth bass

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

Trout Lake

Stocking:
December 18, 2024 - Steelhead - 12 @ 10lbs
December 18, 2024 - Rainbow - 1130 @ 1lbs

For December:
Bluegill Black crappie Rainbow trout Largemouth bass

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Pierce County
8.5 mi. away
26.5 acres
elevation: 323 ft.

Wapato Lake

Stocking:
June 7, 2024 - Rainbow - 1530 @ 1lbs
May 20, 2024 - Rainbow - 2750 @ 0.4lbs

For December:
Rainbow trout

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King County
11.3 mi. away
20.3 acres
elevation: 414 ft.

Lake Dolloff

Stocking:
April 29, 2024 - Rainbow - 2016 @ 0.42lbs
April 25, 2023 - Rainbow - 2205 @ 0.33lbs

For December:
Bluegill Rock bass Yellow perch Black crappie Rainbow trout Brown bullhead Largemouth bass Smallmouth bass Coastal cutthroat trout (resident)

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