Fishing at
McIntosh Lake Thurston County

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• Largemouth Bass
• Rainbow Trout

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McIntosh Lake is a large freshwater lake located in Thurston County, Washington. At an elevation of 334 ft. and 109.6 acres, it's home to several species of fish, including yellow perch, rainbow trout, brown bullhead and largemouth bass. McIntosh Lake provides good shoreline access and a boat launch.

Stocked Fish: Rainbow
Lake Size: 109.6 acres
Elevation: 334 ft.
Boat Launch: Yes (1)
McIntosh Lake
WDFW Access: Yes
Shoreline Access: Good

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McIntosh Lake Stocking Reports

McIntosh Lake has been historically stocked with rainbow. The largest rainbow ever stocked is 3.33 lbs. This year so far, there has been 5 stockings of rainbow at an average of 0.46 lbs. In the past, McIntosh Lake stocked tens of thousands of rainbow averaging 0.43 lbs.

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McIntosh Lake Map

McIntosh Lake Fish Species

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

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McIntosh Lake Fishing Reports

An modestly traveled lake, there has been some successful reports by anglers at McIntosh 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 McIntosh Lake.

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

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McIntosh Lake - Largemouth Bass Fishing Tips

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

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McIntosh Lake - Rainbow Trout Fishing Tips

The most popular time for catching rainbow trout at McIntosh Lake is morning. Anglers also reported success with rainbow trout around evening. Power bait and power eggs are the most common and successful baits used at McIntosh Lake to catch rainbow trout. Anglers often fish by bottom fishing from shore and bottom fishing from boat for rainbow trout.

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McIntosh Lake Pictures & Media

Image of McIntosh Lake

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Nearby Lakes Similar to McIntosh Lake

There are a number of similar sized lakes relatively close to McIntosh Lake, including Offutt Lake, Deep Lake, Pattison Lake, St. Clair Lake and Lake Lawrence.

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