Fishing at
Lake Goodwin Snohomish County


Lake Goodwin is a large freshwater lake located in Snohomish County, Washington. At an elevation of 328 ft. and 535.5 acres, it's home to several species of fish, including yellow perch, black crappie, rainbow trout, black bullhead, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, largescale sucker, pumpkinseed sunfish and coastal cutthroat trout (resident). Lake Goodwin provides good shoreline access, a number of boat launches and fishing pier.

Stocked Fish: Rainbow
Lake Size: 535.5 acres
Elevation: 328 ft.
Boat Launch: Yes (2)
Lake Goodwin Wenberg County Park
Shoreline Access: Good
Fishing Piers: Yes

Lake Goodwin Stocking Reports

Lake Goodwin has been historically stocked with rainbow. The largest rainbow ever stocked is 0.5 lbs. This year so far, there has been 1 stockings of rainbow at an average of 0.4 lbs. In the past, Lake Goodwin stocked tens of thousands of rainbow averaging 0.41 lbs.

Date Quantity Fish
March 25, 2024 6000 Rainbow @ 0.4lbs
March 21, 2023 6000 Rainbow @ 0.4lbs
May 16, 2022 3020 Rainbow @ 0.5lbs
March 21, 2022 6000 Rainbow @ 0.42lbs
November 30, 2021 3000 Rainbow @ 0.36lbs
April 6, 2021 2211 Rainbow @ 0.45lbs
November 18, 2020 5000 Rainbow @ 0.36lbs


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Lake Goodwin Map

Lake Goodwin Fish Species

Lake Goodwin provides good opportunities for yellow perch, rainbow trout, largemouth bass and smallmouth bass. There is also a chance to catch black crappie, black bullhead, largescale sucker, pumpkinseed sunfish and coastal cutthroat trout (resident) throughout the year.


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

Lake Goodwin Fishing Reports

An somewhat popular lake, there has been many reports by anglers at Lake Goodwin over the past few years.

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

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


Lake Goodwin - Smallmouth Bass Fishing Tips

At Lake Goodwin, the best time for catching smallmouth bass is morning. Anglers also reported success with smallmouth bass around afternoon. Popular baits used include worms and attractor for smallmouth bass. Bottom fishing from boat and other are the common and successful methods used at Lake Goodwin to catch smallmouth bass.


Lake Goodwin - Rainbow Trout Fishing Tips

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


Lake Goodwin - Largemouth Bass Fishing Tips

At Lake Goodwin, the best time for catching largemouth bass is morning. Anglers also reported success with largemouth bass around all day.



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Nearby Lakes Similar to Lake Goodwin

There are a number of similar sized lakes relatively close to Lake Goodwin, including Lake Shoecraft, Cassidy Lake, Lake McMurray, Big Lake and Lake Cavanaugh.

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Snohomish County
0.6 mi. away
131.7 acres
elevation: 328 ft.

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Stocking:
March 19, 2024 - Rainbow - 4800 @ 0.4lbs
March 21, 2023 - Rainbow - 4813 @ 0.4lbs

For December:
Yellow perch Black crappie Rainbow trout Largemouth bass Pumpkinseed Sunfish

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elevation: 323 ft.

Popular

Cassidy Lake

Stocking:
March 12, 2024 - Rainbow - 3519 @ 0.43lbs
March 22, 2023 - Rainbow - 1430 @ 0.38lbs

For December:
Bluegill Yellow perch Black crappie Rainbow trout Brown bullhead Largemouth bass Pumpkinseed Sunfish Coastal cutthroat trout (resident)

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Skagit County
12.8 mi. away
155.4 acres
elevation: 230 ft.

Somewhat Popular

Lake McMurray

Stocking:
April 23, 2024 - Rainbow - 4500 @ 0.4lbs
April 23, 2024 - Rainbow - 7909 @ 0.45lbs

For December:
Yellow perch Black crappie Rainbow trout Largemouth bass Coastal cutthroat trout (resident)

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Skagit County
17.3 mi. away
536.2 acres
elevation: 82 ft.

Somewhat Popular

Big Lake

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

For December:
Coho salmon Yellow perch Black crappie Brown bullhead Largemouth bass Pumpkinseed Sunfish Coastal cutthroat trout (resident)

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Skagit County
18.3 mi. away
833.3 acres
elevation: 1012 ft.

Somewhat Popular

Lake Cavanaugh

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

For December:
Kokanee Rainbow trout Largemouth bass Largescale sucker Coastal cutthroat trout (resident)

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