Fishing at
Storm Lake Snohomish County

Storm Lake is a freshwater lake located in Snohomish County, Washington. At an elevation of 530 ft. and 73.1 acres, it's home to a couple species of fish, including rainbow trout, largemouth bass and coastal cutthroat trout (resident). Storm Lake provides good shoreline access and a boat launch.

Stocked Fish: Rainbow
Lake Size: 73.1 acres
Elevation: 530 ft.
Boat Launch: Yes (1)
Storm Lake
WDFW Access: Yes
Shoreline Access: Good

Storm Lake Stocking Reports

Storm Lake has been historically stocked with rainbow. The largest rainbow ever stocked is 1.49 lbs. This year so far, there has been 3 stockings of rainbow at an average of 0.44 lbs. In the past, Storm Lake stocked tens of thousands of rainbow averaging 0.44 lbs.

Date Quantity Fish
April 25, 2024 1738 Rainbow @ 0.45lbs
April 18, 2024 4140 Rainbow @ 0.43lbs
April 16, 2024 4140 Rainbow @ 0.43lbs
April 12, 2023 1664 Rainbow @ 0.43lbs
April 12, 2023 3379 Rainbow @ 0.39lbs
April 11, 2023 5013 Rainbow @ 0.43lbs
April 13, 2022 4968 Rainbow @ 0.42lbs
April 12, 2022 1512 Rainbow @ 0.42lbs
April 12, 2022 3542 Rainbow @ 0.45lbs
April 20, 2021 3820 Rainbow @ 0.45lbs
April 19, 2021 2032 Rainbow @ 0.59lbs
April 14, 2021 4150 Rainbow @ 0.5lbs
May 2, 2020 2520 Rainbow @ 0.48lbs
May 2, 2020 2600 Rainbow @ 0.5lbs
April 27, 2020 5025 Rainbow @ 0.43lbs
April 18, 2017 2137 Rainbow @ 0.38lbs
April 17, 2017 6864 Rainbow @ 0.38lbs
April 19, 2016 5746 Rainbow @ 0.38lbs
April 18, 2016 3250 Rainbow @ 0.38lbs
April 15, 2016 451 Rainbow @ 1.49lbs


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Storm Lake Map

Storm Lake Fish Species

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


January February March April May June July August September October November December
Rainbow trout
Largemouth bass
Coastal cutthroat trout (resident)

Storm Lake Fishing Reports

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

Anglers reported the most success with rainbow trout. Largemouth bass is also a popular species to fish for at Storm Lake.

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

Storm Lake - Rainbow Trout Fishing Tips

At Storm Lake, the best time for catching rainbow trout is morning. Anglers also reported success with rainbow trout around evening. Popular baits used include worms and nymph for rainbow trout. Trolling and trolling with fly are the common and successful methods used at Storm Lake to catch rainbow trout.


Storm Lake Pictures & Media

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Nearby Lakes Similar to Storm Lake

There are a number of similar sized lakes relatively close to Storm Lake, including Flowing Lake, Panther Lake, Chain Lake, Wagner Lake and Tye Lake.

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130.6 acres
elevation: 529 ft.
 Somewhat Popular

Flowing Lake

Stocking:
May 8, 2024 - Rainbow - 2900 @ 0.4lbs
April 18, 2024 - Rainbow - 2760 @ 0.43lbs

For December:
Yellow perch Rainbow trout Brown bullhead Largemouth bass
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Snohomish County
1.7 mi. away
45.4 acres
elevation: 459 ft.

Panther Lake

Stocking:
April 22, 2024 - Rainbow - 4128 @ 0.42lbs
April 22, 2024 - Rainbow - 3351 @ 0.41lbs

For December:
Black crappie Rainbow trout Brown bullhead Largemouth bass Pumpkinseed Sunfish
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Snohomish County
2.5 mi. away
21.3 acres
elevation: 397 ft.

Chain Lake

Stocking:
May 8, 2024 - Rainbow - 1051 @ 0.4lbs
May 15, 2023 - Rainbow - 1050 @ 0.43lbs

For December:
Black crappie Rainbow trout Largemouth bass Pumpkinseed Sunfish
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Snohomish County
4.3 mi. away
19.4 acres
elevation: 314 ft.

Wagner Lake

Stocking:
April 25, 2024 - Rainbow - 2000 @ 0.4lbs
April 20, 2023 - Rainbow - 2125 @ 0.4lbs

For December:
Rainbow trout Largemouth bass
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Snohomish County
5.3 mi. away
48.7 acres
elevation: 29 ft.
 Somewhat Popular

Tye Lake

Stocking:
November 22, 2024 - Rainbow - 825 @ 1.25lbs
May 7, 2024 - Rainbow - 1000 @ 0.4lbs

For December:
Rainbow trout Brown bullhead Largemouth bass Pumpkinseed Sunfish
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