Fishing at
Lake Cavanaugh Skagit County

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• Kokanee
• Cutthroat Trout
• Rainbow Trout

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Lake Cavanaugh is a large freshwater lake located in Skagit County, Washington. At an elevation of 1012 ft. and 833.3 acres, it's home to several species of fish, including kokanee, rainbow trout, largemouth bass, largescale sucker and coastal cutthroat trout (resident). Lake Cavanaugh provides good shoreline access and a boat launch.

Stocked Fish: None
Lake Size: 833.3 acres
Elevation: 1012 ft.
Boat Launch: Yes (1)
Cavanaugh Lake
WDFW Access: Yes
Shoreline Access: Good

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Lake Cavanaugh Stocking Reports

Lake Cavanaugh has not been recently stocked.

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Lake Cavanaugh Map

Lake Cavanaugh Fish Species

Lake Cavanaugh provides good opportunities for kokanee and coastal cutthroat trout (resident). There is also a chance to catch rainbow trout, largemouth bass and largescale sucker throughout the year.

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Lake Cavanaugh Fishing Reports

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

Anglers reported the most success with kokanee. Cutthroat trout is also a popular species to fish for at Lake Cavanaugh.

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Lake Cavanaugh - Kokanee Fishing Tips

At Lake Cavanaugh, the best time for catching kokanee is morning. Anglers also reported success with kokanee around afternoon. Popular baits used include corn and maggots for kokanee. Trolling and downriggers are the common and successful methods used at Lake Cavanaugh to catch kokanee.

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Lake Cavanaugh - Cutthroat Trout Fishing Tips

The most popular time for catching cutthroat trout at Lake Cavanaugh is morning. Anglers also reported success with cutthroat trout around noon. Worms and power eggs are the most common and successful baits used at Lake Cavanaugh to catch cutthroat trout. Anglers often fish by trolling and trolling with fly for cutthroat trout.

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Lake Cavanaugh - Rainbow Trout Fishing Tips

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

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Lake Cavanaugh Pictures & Media

Image of Lake Cavanaugh

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