Fishing at
Depression Lake Whatcom County


Depression Lake is a freshwater lake located in Whatcom County, Washington. At an elevation of 699 ft. and 41.2 acres, it's not known for any particular species of fish. Depression Lake provides good shoreline access.

Stocked Fish: Rainbow
Lake Size: 41.2 acres
Elevation: 699 ft.
Boat Launch: None
Shoreline Access: Good

Depression Lake Stocking Reports

Depression Lake has been historically stocked with rainbow. The largest rainbow ever stocked is 0.56 lbs. In the past, Depression Lake stocked thousands of rainbow averaging 0.48 lbs.

Date Quantity Fish
May 25, 2016 5604 Rainbow @ 0.5lbs
May 24, 2016 5632 Rainbow @ 0.45lbs
May 24, 2016 600 Rainbow @ 0.56lbs
April 14, 2016 5005 Rainbow @ 0.48lbs


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Depression Lake Fishing Reports

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

Anglers reported the most success with cutthroat trout.

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



Depression Lake Pictures & Media

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Nearby Lakes Similar to Depression Lake

There are a number of similar sized lakes relatively close to Depression Lake, including Blue (Whatcom County), Watson - Upper (Little), Watson - Lower (Big), Clear (Skagit County) and Vogler Lake.

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Whatcom County
4.6 mi. away
12.2 acres
elevation: 3984 ft.

Blue (Whatcom County)

Stocking:
February 3, 2025 - Steelhead - 3 @ 10lbs
February 3, 2025 - Steelhead - 9 @ 10lbs

For February:
Brook trout

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Whatcom County
4.8 mi. away
16.3 acres
elevation: 4415 ft.

Watson - Upper (Little)

Stocking:
February 3, 2025 - Steelhead - 3 @ 10lbs
February 3, 2025 - Steelhead - 9 @ 10lbs

For February:
Rainbow trout

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Whatcom County
5.3 mi. away
47.3 acres
elevation: 4401 ft.

Watson - Lower (Big)

Stocking:
February 3, 2025 - Steelhead - 3 @ 10lbs
February 3, 2025 - Steelhead - 9 @ 10lbs

For February:
Rainbow trout

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Skagit County
6.4 mi. away
17.4 acres
elevation: 4054 ft.

Clear (Skagit County)

Stocking:
February 3, 2025 - Steelhead - 3 @ 10lbs
February 3, 2025 - Steelhead - 9 @ 10lbs

For February:
Rainbow trout

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Skagit County
7.2 mi. away
14.7 acres
elevation: 1067 ft.

Vogler Lake

Stocking:
March 26, 2024 - Rainbow - 1000 @ 0.4lbs
March 27, 2023 - Rainbow - 1063 @ 0.4lbs

For February:
Rainbow trout

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