Fishing at
Wiser Lake Whatcom County


Wiser Lake is a large freshwater lake located in Whatcom County, Washington. At an elevation of 56 ft. and 116.1 acres, it's home to a couple species of fish, including brown bullhead, largemouth bass and pumpkinseed sunfish. Wiser Lake provides good shoreline access and a boat launch.

Stocked Fish: None
Lake Size: 116.1 acres
Elevation: 56 ft.
Boat Launch: Yes (1)
WDFW boat access
WDFW Access: Yes
Shoreline Access: Good

Wiser Lake Stocking Reports

Wiser Lake has not been recently stocked.


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Wiser Lake Map

Wiser Lake Fish Species

Wiser Lake provides good opportunities for largemouth bass. There is also a chance to catch brown bullhead and pumpkinseed sunfish throughout the year.


January February March April May June July August September October November December
Brown bullhead
Largemouth bass
Pumpkinseed Sunfish

Wiser Lake Fishing Reports

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

Anglers reported the most success with largemouth bass.


Wiser Lake - Largemouth Bass Fishing Tips

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



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Nearby Lakes Similar to Wiser Lake

There are a number of similar sized lakes relatively close to Wiser Lake, including Lake Fazon, Toad Lake, Squalicum Lake, Lake Terrell and Lake Padden.

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Whatcom County
5.8 mi. away
31.9 acres
elevation: 132 ft.

Lake Fazon

Stocking:
February 1, 2024 - Rainbow - 492 @ 1.25lbs
February 7, 2023 - Rainbow - 100 @ 1.11lbs

For October:
Bluegill Brown trout Yellow perch Rainbow trout Brown bullhead Channel catfish Largemouth bass Pumpkinseed Sunfish

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Whatcom County
8.7 mi. away
28.5 acres
elevation: 720 ft.

Toad Lake

Stocking:
April 9, 2024 - Rainbow - 5220 @ 0.34lbs
April 19, 2023 - Rainbow - 5200 @ 0.34lbs

For October:
Rainbow trout Largemouth bass

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Whatcom County
9.4 mi. away
31.2 acres
elevation: 483 ft.

Squalicum Lake

Stocking:
May 2, 2023 - Rainbow - 1500 @ 0.34lbs
May 2, 2023 - Rainbow - 100 @ 1.25lbs

For October:
Tiger trout Rainbow trout Coastal cutthroat trout (resident)

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Whatcom County
9.7 mi. away
321.3 acres
elevation: 216 ft.

Somewhat Popular

Lake Terrell

Stocking:
April 9, 2024 - Rainbow - 2053 @ 0.34lbs
April 9, 2024 - Rainbow - 1740 @ 0.34lbs

For October:
Bluegill Yellow perch Rainbow trout Brown bullhead Channel catfish Largemouth bass Pumpkinseed Sunfish Coastal cutthroat trout (resident)

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Whatcom County
13.9 mi. away
147.7 acres
elevation: 450 ft.

Lake Padden

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

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

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