Fishing at
Lake Samish Whatcom County

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• Kokanee
• Smallmouth Bass
• Largemouth Bass

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Lake Samish is a large freshwater lake located in Whatcom County, Washington. At an elevation of 274 ft. and 809.9 acres, it's home to several species of fish, including kokanee, yellow perch, brown bullhead, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and coastal cutthroat trout (resident). Lake Samish provides a boat launch.

Stocked Fish: None
Lake Size: 809.9 acres
Elevation: 274 ft.
Boat Launch: Yes (1)
Samish Lake
WDFW Access: Yes
Shoreline Access: None

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Lake Samish Stocking Reports

Lake Samish has not been recently stocked.

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Lake Samish Map

Lake Samish Fish Species

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

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Lake Samish Fishing Reports

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

Anglers reported the most success with kokanee. Largemouth bass is also a popular species to fish for at Lake Samish.

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Lake Samish - Kokanee Fishing Tips

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

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Lake Samish - Smallmouth Bass Fishing Tips

The most popular time for catching smallmouth bass at Lake Samish is morning. Anglers also reported success with smallmouth bass around all day. Anglers often fish by bottom fishing from boat and other for smallmouth bass.

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Lake Samish - Largemouth Bass Fishing Tips

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

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Lake Samish Pictures & Media

Image of Lake Samish

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