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Lake Whatcom Whatcom County

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• Smallmouth Bass
• Chum Salmon

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Lake Whatcom is a very large freshwater lake located in Whatcom County, Washington. At an elevation of 312 ft. and 4923.6 acres, it's home to several species of fish, including kokanee, peamouth, yellow perch, brown bullhead, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, pumpkinseed sunfish and coastal cutthroat trout (resident). Lake Whatcom provides good shoreline access and a number of boat launches.

Stocked Fish: None
Lake Size: 4923.6 acres
Elevation: 312 ft.
Boat Launch: Yes (2)
Whatcom Lake Bloedel Donovan Park
WDFW Access: Yes
Shoreline Access: Good

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Lake Whatcom Stocking Reports

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Lake Whatcom Map

Lake Whatcom Fish Species

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

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Lake Whatcom Fishing Reports

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

Anglers reported the most success with smallmouth bass. Chum salmon is also a popular species to fish for at Lake Whatcom.

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Lake Whatcom - Smallmouth Bass Fishing Tips

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

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Lake Whatcom - Chum Salmon Fishing Tips

The most popular time for catching chum salmon at Lake Whatcom is morning. Anglers also reported success with chum salmon around afternoon. Anglers often fish by drift fishing and casting for chum salmon.

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Lake Whatcom Pictures & Media

Image of Lake Whatcom

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