Fishing at
Lake Shannon Skagit County


Lake Shannon is a very large freshwater lake located in Skagit County, Washington. At an elevation of 407 ft. and 2060 acres, it's home to several species of fish, including kokanee, bull trout, brook trout and coastal cutthroat trout (resident). Lake Shannon provides good shoreline access.

Stocked Fish: None
Lake Size: 2060 acres
Elevation: 407 ft.
Boat Launch: None
Shoreline Access: Good

Lake Shannon Stocking Reports

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Lake Shannon Map

Lake Shannon Fish Species

Lake Shannon provides good opportunities for kokanee. There is also a chance to catch bull trout, brook trout and coastal cutthroat trout (resident) throughout the year.


January February March April May June July August September October November December
Kokanee
Bull trout
Brook trout
Coastal cutthroat trout (resident)

Lake Shannon Fishing Reports

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

Anglers reported the most success with rainbow trout. Kokanee is also a popular species to fish for at Lake Shannon.



Lake Shannon Pictures & Media

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There are a number of similar sized lakes relatively close to Lake Shannon, including Lake Cavanaugh, Big Lake, Diablo Lake, Lake Samish and Lake Goodwin.

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Stocking:
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For December:
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Stocking:
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December 11, 2024 - Rainbow - 1000 @ 1lbs

For December:
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Stocking:
December 11, 2024 - Rainbow - 1200 @ 1lbs
December 11, 2024 - Rainbow - 1000 @ 1lbs

For December:
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Whatcom County
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Stocking:
December 11, 2024 - Rainbow - 1200 @ 1lbs
December 11, 2024 - Rainbow - 1000 @ 1lbs

For December:
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535.5 acres
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Popular

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Stocking:
March 25, 2024 - Rainbow - 6000 @ 0.4lbs
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For December:
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