Fishing at
Spanaway Lake Pierce County

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• Rainbow Trout
• Largemouth Bass

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Spanaway Lake is a large freshwater lake located in Pierce County, Washington. At an elevation of 318 ft. and 250.9 acres, it's home to several species of fish, including rock bass, rainbow trout, largemouth bass and smallmouth bass. Spanaway Lake provides good shoreline access and a boat launch.

Stocked Fish: Rainbow
Lake Size: 250.9 acres
Elevation: 318 ft.
Boat Launch: Yes (1)
Spanaway Park
Shoreline Access: Good

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Spanaway Lake Stocking Reports

Spanaway Lake has been historically stocked with rainbow. The largest rainbow ever stocked is 1.49 lbs. This year so far, there has been 1 stockings of rainbow at an average of 0.42 lbs. In the past, Spanaway Lake stocked tens of thousands of rainbow averaging 0.41 lbs.

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Spanaway Lake Map

Spanaway Lake Fish Species

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

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Spanaway Lake Fishing Reports

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

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

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Spanaway Lake - Rainbow Trout Fishing Tips

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

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Spanaway Lake - Largemouth Bass Fishing Tips

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

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Spanaway Lake Pictures & Media

Image of Spanaway Lake

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Nearby Lakes Similar to Spanaway Lake

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