Fishing at
Howard Snohomish County


Howard Lake is a freshwater highland lake located in Snohomish County, Washington. At an elevation of 4512 ft. and 3.2 acres, it's home to a couple species of fish, including rainbow trout.

Stocked Fish: None
Lake Size: 3.2 acres
Elevation: 4512 ft.
Boat Launch: None

Howard Lake Stocking Reports

Howard Lake has not been recently stocked.


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Howard Lake Map

Howard Lake Fish Species

A high-elevation rugged lake, Howard provides opportunities for rainbow trout throughout the year.


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Rainbow trout

Howard Lake Fishing Reports

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

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


Howard Lake - Largemouth Bass Fishing Tips

At Howard Lake, the best time for catching largemouth bass is afternoon. Anglers also reported success with largemouth bass around evening. Bottom fishing from boat and top fishing from boat are the common and successful methods used at Howard Lake to catch largemouth bass.


Howard Lake - Rainbow Trout Fishing Tips

The most popular time for catching rainbow trout at Howard Lake is morning. Anglers also reported success with rainbow trout around all day. Power bait and worms are the most common and successful baits used at Howard Lake to catch rainbow trout. Anglers often fish by trolling and bottom fishing from boat for rainbow trout.



Nearby Lakes Similar to Howard Lake

There are a number of similar sized lakes relatively close to Howard Lake, including Howard, Sunset, Wayhut (Boulder), Harry and Son of a Gunn.

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Snohomish County
2.2 mi. away
37.8 acres
elevation: 4184 ft.

Sunset

Stocking:
January 22, 2025 - Rainbow - 200 @ 5lbs
January 22, 2025 - Rainbow - 150 @ 10lbs

For January:
Golden trout

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Snohomish County
2.5 mi. away
5.8 acres
elevation: 4387 ft.

Wayhut (Boulder)

Stocking:
January 22, 2025 - Rainbow - 200 @ 5lbs
January 22, 2025 - Rainbow - 150 @ 10lbs

For January:
Rainbow trout

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Snohomish County
2.7 mi. away
1 acres
elevation: 3349 ft.

Harry

Stocking:
January 22, 2025 - Rainbow - 200 @ 5lbs
January 22, 2025 - Rainbow - 150 @ 10lbs

For January:
Cutthroat trout

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Snohomish County
3 mi. away
0.6 acres
elevation: 4560 ft.

Son of a Gunn

Stocking:
January 22, 2025 - Rainbow - 200 @ 5lbs
January 22, 2025 - Rainbow - 150 @ 10lbs

For January:
Golden trout

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