Fishing at
Summit Lake Thurston County

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• Kokanee
• Rainbow Trout
• Smallmouth Bass

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Summit Lake is a large freshwater lake located in Thurston County, Washington. At an elevation of 459 ft. and 511.2 acres, it's home to several species of fish, including kokanee, yellow perch, rainbow trout, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and coastal cutthroat trout (resident). Summit Lake provides good shoreline access and a boat launch.

Stocked Fish: Rainbow
Lake Size: 511.2 acres
Elevation: 459 ft.
Boat Launch: Yes (1)
Summit Lake
Shoreline Access: Good

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Summit Lake Stocking Reports

Summit Lake has been historically stocked with rainbow. The largest rainbow ever stocked is 3.33 lbs. This year so far, there has been 10 stockings of rainbow at an average of 0.49 lbs. In the past, Summit Lake stocked tens of thousands of rainbow averaging 0.45 lbs.

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Summit Lake Map

Summit Lake Fish Species

Summit Lake provides excellent opportunities for kokanee, yellow perch, rainbow trout and smallmouth bass. There is also a chance to catch largemouth bass and coastal cutthroat trout (resident) throughout the year.

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Summit Lake Fishing Reports

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

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

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

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Summit Lake - Kokanee Fishing Tips

At Summit Lake, the best time for catching kokanee is morning. Anglers also reported success with kokanee around noon. Popular baits used include corn and worms for kokanee. Trolling are the common and successful methods used at Summit Lake to catch kokanee.

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Summit Lake - Rainbow Trout Fishing Tips

The most popular time for catching rainbow trout at Summit Lake is morning. Anglers also reported success with rainbow trout around noon. Corn and worms are the most common and successful baits used at Summit Lake to catch rainbow trout. Anglers often fish by trolling and bottom fishing from boat for rainbow trout.

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Summit Lake - Smallmouth Bass Fishing Tips

At Summit Lake, the best time for catching smallmouth bass is morning. Anglers also reported success with smallmouth bass around noon. Bottom fishing from boat are the common and successful methods used at Summit Lake to catch smallmouth bass.

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Summit Lake Pictures & Media

Image of Summit Lake

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Nearby Lakes Similar to Summit Lake

There are a number of similar sized lakes relatively close to Summit Lake, including Black Lake, Isabella Lake, Lost Lake, Island Lake and Hicks Lake.

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