Fishing at
Lake Terrell Whatcom County


Lake Terrell is a large freshwater lake located in Whatcom County, Washington. At an elevation of 216 ft. and 321.3 acres, it's home to several species of fish, including bluegill, yellow perch, rainbow trout, brown bullhead, channel catfish, largemouth bass, pumpkinseed sunfish and coastal cutthroat trout (resident). Lake Terrell provides good shoreline access and a boat launch.

Stocked Fish: Rainbow
Lake Size: 321.3 acres
Elevation: 216 ft.
Boat Launch: Yes (1)
Lake Terrell
WDFW Access: Yes
Shoreline Access: Good

Lake Terrell Stocking Reports

Lake Terrell has been historically stocked with rainbow. The largest rainbow ever stocked is 1.49 lbs. This year so far, there has been 3 stockings of rainbow at an average of 0.54 lbs. In the past, Lake Terrell stocked thousands of rainbow averaging 0.58 lbs.

Date Quantity Fish
April 9, 2024 1740 Rainbow @ 0.34lbs
April 9, 2024 2053 Rainbow @ 0.34lbs
February 2, 2024 1033 Rainbow @ 1.25lbs
June 1, 2023 2000 Rainbow @ 0.45lbs
April 18, 2023 2034 Rainbow @ 0.34lbs
February 17, 2023 350 Rainbow @ 1.25lbs
February 15, 2023 350 Rainbow @ 1.25lbs
February 13, 2023 300 Rainbow @ 1.25lbs
April 15, 2022 2012 Rainbow @ 0.3lbs
April 8, 2021 2000 Rainbow @ 0.5lbs
May 1, 2020 2530 Rainbow @ 0.45lbs
May 9, 2017 800 Rainbow @ 1.49lbs
May 3, 2016 656 Rainbow @ 1.49lbs
April 22, 2016 1000 Rainbow @ 0.56lbs


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Lake Terrell Map

Lake Terrell Fish Species

Lake Terrell provides good opportunities for bluegill, channel catfish and largemouth bass. There is also a chance to catch yellow perch, rainbow trout, brown bullhead, pumpkinseed sunfish and coastal cutthroat trout (resident) throughout the year.


January February March April May June July August September October November December
Bluegill
Yellow perch
Rainbow trout
Brown bullhead
Channel catfish
Largemouth bass
Pumpkinseed Sunfish
Coastal cutthroat trout (resident)

Lake Terrell Fishing Reports

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

Anglers reported the most success with largemouth bass. Rainbow trout is also a popular species to fish for at Lake Terrell.

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


Lake Terrell - Largemouth Bass Fishing Tips

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



Lake Terrell Pictures & Media

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Nearby Lakes Similar to Lake Terrell

There are a number of similar sized lakes relatively close to Lake Terrell, including Wiser Lake, Mountain Lake, Lake Padden, Cascade Lake and Lake Samish.

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116.1 acres
elevation: 56 ft.

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

For December:
Brown bullhead Largemouth bass Pumpkinseed Sunfish

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

For December:
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Whatcom County
15.3 mi. away
147.7 acres
elevation: 450 ft.

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Stocking:
April 24, 2024 - Rainbow - 6828 @ 0.37lbs
April 16, 2024 - Rainbow - 8280 @ 0.4lbs

For December:
Kokanee Rainbow trout Largemouth bass Coastal cutthroat trout (resident)

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San Juan County
16.6 mi. away
175.8 acres
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Somewhat Popular

Cascade Lake

Stocking:
April 9, 2024 - Rainbow - 6477 @ 0.34lbs
April 9, 2024 - Rainbow - 6772 @ 0.34lbs

For December:
Kokanee Rainbow trout Largemouth bass Coastal cutthroat trout (resident)

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Whatcom County
19.4 mi. away
809.9 acres
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Somewhat Popular

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

For December:
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