Fishing at
Gorge Lake Whatcom County


Gorge Lake is a large freshwater lake located in Whatcom County, Washington. At an elevation of 878 ft. and 220.4 acres, it's home to a couple species of fish, including bull trout and rainbow trout. Gorge Lake provides good shoreline access and a boat launch.

Stocked Fish: None
Lake Size: 220.4 acres
Elevation: 878 ft.
Boat Launch: Yes (1)
Gorge Lake Campground
Shoreline Access: Good

Gorge Lake Stocking Reports

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Gorge Lake Map

Gorge Lake Fish Species

Gorge Lake provides good opportunities for rainbow trout. There is also a chance to catch bull trout throughout the year.


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Bull trout
Rainbow trout

Gorge Lake Fishing Reports

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

Anglers reported the most success with rainbow trout.



Gorge Lake Pictures & Media

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Nearby Lakes Similar to Gorge Lake

There are a number of similar sized lakes relatively close to Gorge Lake, including Thornton - Lower, Berdeen, Hidden (Skagit County), Watson - Lower (Big) and Whale.

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elevation: 4486 ft.

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Stocking:
November 20, 2024 - Rainbow - 1000 @ 1.25lbs
November 20, 2024 - Rainbow - 1000 @ 1.25lbs

For November:
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Stocking:
November 20, 2024 - Rainbow - 1000 @ 1.25lbs
November 20, 2024 - Rainbow - 1000 @ 1.25lbs

For November:
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Skagit County
14.2 mi. away
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Stocking:
November 20, 2024 - Rainbow - 1000 @ 1.25lbs
November 20, 2024 - Rainbow - 1000 @ 1.25lbs

For November:
Rainbow trout

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17.8 mi. away
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Stocking:
November 20, 2024 - Rainbow - 1000 @ 1.25lbs
November 20, 2024 - Rainbow - 1000 @ 1.25lbs

For November:
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Skagit County
18.1 mi. away
45 acres
elevation: 4559 ft.

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Stocking:
November 20, 2024 - Rainbow - 1000 @ 1.25lbs
November 20, 2024 - Rainbow - 1000 @ 1.25lbs

For November:
Rainbow trout

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