Fishing at
Munn Lake Thurston County

Munn Lake is a freshwater lake located in Thurston County, Washington. At an elevation of 145 ft. and 32 acres, it's home to several species of fish, including brown trout, yellow perch, black crappie and rainbow trout. Munn Lake provides good shoreline access and a boat launch.

Stocked Fish: Rainbow,Cutthroat
Lake Size: 32 acres
Elevation: 145 ft.
Boat Launch: Yes (1)
Munn Lake
WDFW Access: Yes
Shoreline Access: Good

Munn Lake Stocking Reports

Munn Lake has been historically stocked with rainbow and cutthroat. The largest rainbow ever stocked is 8.33 lbs. This year so far, there has been 5 stockings of rainbow and cutthroat at an average of 1.11 lbs. In the past, Munn Lake stocked thousands of rainbow and cutthroat averaging 1.54 lbs.

Date Quantity Fish
November 26, 2024 651 Rainbow @ 0.85lbs
October 23, 2024 1500 Rainbow @ 0.91lbs
September 3, 2024 410 Rainbow @ 0.82lbs
April 18, 2024 505 Rainbow @ 1lbs
January 30, 2024 200 Rainbow @ 4.35lbs
December 13, 2023 300 Cutthroat @ 1.33lbs
October 2, 2023 300 Rainbow @ 2.5lbs
February 16, 2023 200 Rainbow @ 5lbs
December 22, 2022 300 Cutthroat @ 1.33lbs
October 11, 2022 1133 Rainbow @ 2.33lbs
September 27, 2022 75 Cutthroat @ 1.08lbs
September 27, 2022 200 Rainbow @ 1.04lbs
February 25, 2022 83 Rainbow @ 5lbs
February 11, 2022 200 Rainbow @ 5lbs
December 23, 2021 300 Cutthroat @ 1.43lbs
November 12, 2021 200 Rainbow @ 1.32lbs
August 18, 2021 352 Rainbow @ 0.9lbs
June 18, 2021 680 Rainbow @ 1lbs
June 18, 2021 375 Rainbow @ 0.4lbs
February 11, 2021 22 Rainbow @ 4lbs
December 10, 2020 300 Cutthroat @ 1.39lbs
November 18, 2020 498 Rainbow @ 0.83lbs
August 25, 2020 510 Rainbow @ 0.96lbs
June 4, 2020 405 Rainbow @ 1.11lbs
May 11, 2020 30 Rainbow @ 6.25lbs
February 6, 2020 20 Rainbow @ 5lbs
January 7, 2020 400 Rainbow @ 1.2lbs
October 4, 2017 275 Rainbow @ 1.09lbs
March 21, 2017 10 Rainbow @ 5lbs
March 1, 2017 455 Rainbow @ 1.43lbs
February 13, 2017 115 Rainbow @ 8.33lbs
May 19, 2016 500 Rainbow @ 1.43lbs
February 29, 2016 10 Rainbow @ 4.55lbs
February 2, 2016 332 Cutthroat @ 1.49lbs


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Munn Lake Map

Munn Lake Fish Species

Munn Lake provides excellent opportunities for rainbow trout. There is also a chance to catch brown trout, yellow perch and black crappie throughout the year.


January February March April May June July August September October November December
Brown trout
Yellow perch
Black crappie
Rainbow trout

Munn Lake Fishing Reports

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

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

Munn Lake - Rainbow Trout Fishing Tips

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


Munn Lake Pictures & Media

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Nearby Lakes Similar to Munn Lake

There are a number of similar sized lakes relatively close to Munn Lake, including Ward Lake, Chambers Lake, Deep Lake, Long's Pond and Florence Lake.

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Stocking:
November 26, 2024 - Rainbow - 328 @ 0.85lbs
September 3, 2024 - Rainbow - 500 @ 0.82lbs

For December:
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Chambers Lake

Stocking:
December 18, 2024 - Steelhead - 12 @ 10lbs
December 18, 2024 - Rainbow - 1130 @ 1lbs

For December:
Yellow perch Channel catfish Largemouth bass
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Thurston County
5.6 mi. away
62.9 acres
elevation: 198 ft.

Deep Lake

Stocking:
May 13, 2024 - Rainbow - 2500 @ 0.61lbs
April 23, 2024 - Rainbow - 5050 @ 0.44lbs

For December:
Rainbow trout
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Thurston County
5.6 mi. away
8.9 acres
elevation: 158 ft.

Long's Pond

Stocking:
December 18, 2024 - Steelhead - 12 @ 10lbs
December 18, 2024 - Rainbow - 1130 @ 1lbs

For December:
Bluegill Common carp Yellow perch Rainbow trout Largemouth bass
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Pierce County
15.5 mi. away
64.9 acres
elevation: 200 ft.

Florence Lake

Stocking:
April 8, 2024 - Rainbow - 4050 @ 0.4lbs
April 20, 2023 - Rainbow - 4000 @ 0.38lbs

For December:
Bluegill Brown trout Rainbow trout Largemouth bass
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