Fishing at
Lake Kapowsin Pierce County

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• Largemouth Bass
• Rainbow Trout
• Crappie
• Perch

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Lake Kapowsin is a large freshwater lake located in Pierce County, Washington. At an elevation of 585 ft. and 490.2 acres, it's home to several species of fish, including bluegill, rock bass, yellow perch, black crappie, rainbow trout and largemouth bass. Lake Kapowsin provides good shoreline access and a boat launch.

Stocked Fish: Rainbow
Lake Size: 490.2 acres
Elevation: 585 ft.
Boat Launch: Yes (1)
Kapowsin
Shoreline Access: Good

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Lake Kapowsin Stocking Reports

Lake Kapowsin has been historically stocked with rainbow. The largest rainbow ever stocked is 1.49 lbs. In the past, Lake Kapowsin stocked tens of thousands of rainbow averaging 0.4 lbs.

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Lake Kapowsin Map

Lake Kapowsin Fish Species

Lake Kapowsin provides excellent opportunities for yellow perch and rainbow trout as well as good opportunities for bluegill, rock bass, black crappie and largemouth bass.

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Lake Kapowsin Fishing Reports

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

Anglers reported the most success with largemouth bass. Rainbow trout is also a popular species to fish for at Lake Kapowsin.

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

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Lake Kapowsin - Largemouth Bass Fishing Tips

At Lake Kapowsin, the best time for catching largemouth bass is morning. Anglers also reported success with largemouth bass around afternoon. Popular baits used include worms and attractor for largemouth bass. Top fishing from boat and bottom fishing from boat are the common and successful methods used at Lake Kapowsin to catch largemouth bass.

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Lake Kapowsin - Rainbow Trout Fishing Tips

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

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Lake Kapowsin - Crappie Fishing Tips

At Lake Kapowsin, the best time for catching crappie is morning. Anglers also reported success with crappie around afternoon.

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Lake Kapowsin - Perch Fishing Tips

At Lake Kapowsin, the best time for catching perch is afternoon. Anglers also reported success with perch around noon. Popular baits used include worms and fish eggs for perch. Bottom fishing from boat and top fishing from boat are the common and successful methods used at Lake Kapowsin to catch perch.

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Lake Kapowsin Pictures & Media

Image of Lake Kapowsin

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Nearby Lakes Similar to Lake Kapowsin

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

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