Fishing at
Lake Campbell Skagit County


Lake Campbell is a large freshwater lake located in Skagit County, Washington. At an elevation of 49 ft. and 390.8 acres, it's home to several species of fish, including bluegill, yellow perch, black crappie, rainbow trout, brown bullhead, channel catfish, largemouth bass, pumpkinseed sunfish and coastal cutthroat trout (resident). Lake Campbell provides good shoreline access and a boat launch.

Stocked Fish: Rainbow
Lake Size: 390.8 acres
Elevation: 49 ft.
Boat Launch: Yes (1)
Campbell Lake
WDFW Access: Yes
Shoreline Access: Good

Lake Campbell Stocking Reports

Lake Campbell has been historically stocked with rainbow. The largest rainbow ever stocked is 4 lbs. In the past, Lake Campbell stocked thousands of rainbow averaging 1.04 lbs.

Date Quantity Fish
April 25, 2023 1600 Rainbow @ 0.34lbs
July 5, 2022 579 Rainbow @ 1.43lbs
July 5, 2022 1020 Rainbow @ 0.59lbs
May 4, 2022 3000 Rainbow @ 0.33lbs
June 23, 2021 1500 Rainbow @ 1lbs
January 6, 2021 1500 Rainbow @ 1lbs
July 6, 2020 2000 Rainbow @ 0.87lbs
July 6, 2020 300 Rainbow @ 0.4lbs
April 16, 2020 525 Rainbow @ 4lbs
May 10, 2017 620 Rainbow @ 1.49lbs
May 5, 2016 533 Rainbow @ 1.49lbs
February 12, 2016 440 Rainbow @ 3.33lbs
February 11, 2016 440 Rainbow @ 3.33lbs


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Lake Campbell Map

Lake Campbell Fish Species

Lake Campbell provides good opportunities for yellow perch, rainbow trout, brown bullhead, channel catfish and largemouth bass. There is also a chance to catch bluegill, black crappie, pumpkinseed sunfish and coastal cutthroat trout (resident) throughout the year.


January February March April May June July August September October November December
Bluegill
Yellow perch
Black crappie
Rainbow trout
Brown bullhead
Channel catfish
Largemouth bass
Pumpkinseed Sunfish
Coastal cutthroat trout (resident)

Lake Campbell Fishing Reports

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

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


Lake Campbell - Rainbow Trout Fishing Tips

At Lake Campbell, the best time for catching rainbow trout is morning. Anglers also reported success with rainbow trout around afternoon. Popular baits used include worms and attractor for rainbow trout. Trolling and trolling with fly are the common and successful methods used at Lake Campbell to catch rainbow trout.


Lake Campbell - Largemouth Bass Fishing Tips

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



Lake Campbell Pictures & Media

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For November:
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For November:
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For November:
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For November:
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For November:
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