Fishing at
Lake Stevens Snohomish County


Lake Stevens is a very large freshwater lake located in Snohomish County, Washington. At an elevation of 214 ft. and 1003.4 acres, it's home to several species of fish, including kokanee, yellow perch, black crappie, rainbow trout, brown bullhead, largemouth bass and smallmouth bass. Lake Stevens provides good shoreline access, a number of boat launches and fishing pier.

Stocked Fish: None
Lake Size: 1003.4 acres
Elevation: 214 ft.
Boat Launch: Yes (3)
Lake Stevens North Cove Park Wyatt Park
WDFW Access: Yes
Shoreline Access: Good
Fishing Piers: Yes

Lake Stevens Stocking Reports

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Lake Stevens Map

Lake Stevens Fish Species

Lake Stevens provides excellent opportunities for yellow perch as well as good opportunities for kokanee, rainbow trout, largemouth bass and smallmouth bass. There is also a chance to catch black crappie and brown bullhead throughout the year.


January February March April May June July August September October November December
Kokanee
Yellow perch
Black crappie
Rainbow trout
Brown bullhead
Largemouth bass
Smallmouth bass

Lake Stevens Fishing Reports

An extremely popular lake, there has been hundreds of reports by anglers at Lake Stevens.

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


Lake Stevens - Kokanee Fishing Tips

At Lake Stevens, 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 trolling w/downriggers are the common and successful methods used at Lake Stevens to catch kokanee.


Lake Stevens - Smallmouth Bass Fishing Tips

The most popular time for catching smallmouth bass at Lake Stevens is morning. Anglers also reported success with smallmouth bass around evening. Anglers often fish by bottom fishing from boat and top fishing from boat for smallmouth bass.


Lake Stevens - Rainbow Trout Fishing Tips

At Lake Stevens, the best time for catching rainbow trout is morning. Anglers also reported success with rainbow trout around afternoon. Popular baits used include worms and power bait for rainbow trout. Trolling and bottom fishing from shore are the common and successful methods used at Lake Stevens to catch rainbow trout.


Lake Stevens - Perch Fishing Tips

The most popular time for catching perch at Lake Stevens is morning. Anglers also reported success with perch around afternoon. Worms are the most common and successful baits used at Lake Stevens to catch perch. Anglers often fish by bottom fishing from boat and top fishing from shore for perch.



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