Find the best locations, time and species of fish to catch in the state of Washington.
Know when, how many, and how big fish are stocked. Find lakes targeting a species that's excellent for this month.
For December:
Kokanee
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For December:
Kokanee
Lake trout
Westslope cutthroat trout
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Search for stocked lakes near you by entering your zip code or address. You can find out which lakes were stocked when, how much fish and whether the lake has amenities like piers, shore access or boat ramps. We will also show you which kinds of fish you're likely to catch this month.
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Fish (Rating for December) | Stocking | Details | Distance | Density | |
Green Lake King County |
Rock bass
Brown trout Common carp Rainbow trout Brown bullhead Channel catfish Largemouth bass Pumpkinseed Sunfish |
November 13, 2023: Rainbow - 2093 @ 1.1lbs
October 25, 2023: Rainbow - 1539 @ 1.11lbs October 24, 2023: Rainbow - 1375 @ 1.11lbs April 26, 2023: Rainbow - 4890 @ 0.33lbs March 13, 2023: Rainbow - 5738 @ 0.4lbs |
Very popular
Shore Access Piers |
5 mi | 62.5 fish / acre |
Haller Lake King County |
Yellow perch
Rainbow trout Largemouth bass |
April 26, 2023: Rainbow - 1455 @ 0.33lbs
April 26, 2022: Rainbow - 1310 @ 0.48lbs April 27, 2021: Rainbow - 1312 @ 0.43lbs April 21, 2020: Rainbow - 1310 @ 0.48lbs May 8, 2017: Rainbow - 1400 @ 0.4lbs |
Somewhat Popular
Shore Access |
7.9 mi | 101 fish / acre |
Bitter Lake King County |
Rock bass
Rainbow trout Brown bullhead Largemouth bass |
April 26, 2023: Rainbow - 1500 @ 0.33lbs
April 26, 2022: Rainbow - 1596 @ 0.48lbs April 27, 2021: Rainbow - 1518 @ 0.43lbs April 21, 2020: Rainbow - 1512 @ 0.48lbs May 8, 2017: Rainbow - 1500 @ 0.4lbs |
Somewhat Popular
Shore Access |
8.4 mi | 94.9 fish / acre |
Lake Boren King County |
Yellow perch
Rainbow trout Brown bullhead Largemouth bass Coastal cutthroat trout (resident) |
April 25, 2023: Rainbow - 1650 @ 0.33lbs
May 10, 2022: Rainbow - 1995 @ 0.48lbs April 28, 2021: Rainbow - 1530 @ 0.43lbs April 23, 2020: Rainbow - 1357 @ 0.43lbs April 25, 2017: Rainbow - 1200 @ 0.5lbs |
Shore Access |
9.3 mi | 101.9 fish / acre |
Echo Lake King County |
Rainbow trout
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April 26, 2023: Rainbow - 1050 @ 0.33lbs
April 26, 2022: Rainbow - 1000 @ 0.48lbs April 27, 2021: Rainbow - 1000 @ 0.43lbs April 21, 2020: Rainbow - 1000 @ 0.48lbs May 8, 2017: Rainbow - 1200 @ 0.4lbs |
Shore Access |
11.4 mi | 94.6 fish / acre |
Ballinger Lake Snohomish County |
Yellow perch
Black crappie Rainbow trout Brown bullhead Largemouth bass Coastal cutthroat trout (resident) |
November 14, 2023: Rainbow - 1547 @ 1.1lbs
October 23, 2023: Rainbow - 1476 @ 1.11lbs May 9, 2023: Rainbow - 3850 @ 0.4lbs March 14, 2023: Rainbow - 3800 @ 0.4lbs November 21, 2022: Rainbow - 1650 @ 1.54lbs |
Somewhat Popular
Shore Access Piers |
12.2 mi | 106 fish / acre |
Angle Lake King County |
Kokanee
Rock bass Yellow perch Black crappie Rainbow trout Largemouth bass |
April 24, 2023: Rainbow - 6435 @ 0.33lbs
March 28, 2022: Rainbow - 6204 @ 0.45lbs March 31, 2021: Rainbow - 6532 @ 0.43lbs April 14, 2020: Rainbow - 5544 @ 0.45lbs March 22, 2017: Rainbow - 4500 @ 0.4lbs |
Somewhat Popular
Boat Ramp Shore Access Piers |
12.5 mi | 62.6 fish / acre |
We also collected the largest fish stocked in lakes in Washington state in recent months.
The largest stocked steelhead in the last 6 months weighed in at 10 lbs at
Kress Lake, where a total of 76 had been stocked. The latest stocking date was on December 6th, 2023.
Fish (Rating for December) | Stocking | Details | |
Kress Lake Cowlitz County |
Bluegill
Warmouth Steelhead Common carp Black crappie Rainbow trout Brown bullhead Channel catfish Largemouth bass Pumpkinseed Sunfish |
December 6, 2023: Steelhead - 5 @ 10lbs
December 6, 2023: Steelhead - 3 @ 10lbs December 4, 2023: Steelhead - 12 @ 10lbs December 4, 2023: Steelhead - 2 @ 10lbs November 22, 2023: Rainbow - 1000 @ 1lbs |
Boat Ramp Shore Access |
Spearfish Lake Klickitat County |
Bluegill
Rainbow trout Brown bullhead |
December 4, 2023: Rainbow - 75 @ 5lbs
December 4, 2023: Rainbow - 50 @ 10lbs June 9, 2023: Rainbow - 2176 @ 0.39lbs June 9, 2023: Rainbow - 80 @ 4lbs June 9, 2023: Rainbow - 20 @ 7.69lbs |
Boat Ramp Shore Access |
Tims Ponds Yakima County |
Rainbow trout
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October 10, 2023: Rainbow - 40 @ 5lbs
October 10, 2023: Rainbow - 10 @ 10lbs September 5, 2023: Rainbow - 1012 @ 0.67lbs June 12, 2023: Rainbow - 480 @ 0.42lbs June 7, 2023: Rainbow - 1560 @ 0.42lbs |
Boat Ramp Shore Access |
Reflection Pond Yakima County |
Common carp
Rainbow trout Channel catfish Largemouth bass Pumpkinseed Sunfish |
October 10, 2023: Rainbow - 8 @ 10lbs
October 10, 2023: Rainbow - 42 @ 5lbs May 16, 2023: Rainbow - 720 @ 0.42lbs April 18, 2023: Rainbow - 300 @ 1.25lbs April 18, 2023: Rainbow - 600 @ 0.42lbs |
Shore Access |
I-82 Pond 4 Yakima County |
Common carp
Yellow perch Black crappie Rainbow trout Brown bullhead Channel catfish Largemouth bass Pumpkinseed Sunfish |
November 30, 2023: Rainbow - 73 @ 5lbs
November 30, 2023: Rainbow - 72 @ 10lbs April 10, 2023: Rainbow - 840 @ 0.42lbs March 22, 2023: Rainbow - 3150 @ 0.38lbs February 28, 2023: Rainbow - 2520 @ 0.42lbs |
Shore Access |
Myron Lake Yakima County |
Common carp
Rainbow trout Largemouth bass Pumpkinseed Sunfish |
November 29, 2023: Rainbow - 90 @ 5lbs
November 29, 2023: Rainbow - 80 @ 10lbs April 5, 2023: Rainbow - 200 @ 1.25lbs March 6, 2023: Rainbow - 200 @ 2lbs February 28, 2023: Rainbow - 300 @ 1.25lbs |
Boat Ramp Shore Access |
Rotary Lake Yakima County |
Yellow perch
Rainbow trout Channel catfish Largemouth bass Pumpkinseed Sunfish |
November 6, 2023: Rainbow - 79 @ 5lbs
November 6, 2023: Rainbow - 56 @ 10lbs May 3, 2023: Rainbow - 2004 @ 0.42lbs April 3, 2023: Rainbow - 300 @ 1.25lbs March 21, 2023: Rainbow - 3150 @ 0.4lbs |
Boat Ramp Shore Access |
Mattoon Lake Kittitas County |
Common carp
Yellow perch Rainbow trout Largemouth bass Pumpkinseed Sunfish |
October 27, 2023: Rainbow - 117 @ 5lbs
October 27, 2023: Rainbow - 33 @ 10lbs May 16, 2023: Rainbow - 3000 @ 0.42lbs April 5, 2023: Rainbow - 3000 @ 0.42lbs March 8, 2023: Rainbow - 300 @ 1.25lbs |
Boat Ramp Shore Access |
Fiorito North Kittitas County |
Common carp
Yellow perch Black crappie Rainbow trout Largemouth bass Largescale sucker Pumpkinseed Sunfish |
October 26, 2023: Rainbow - 23 @ 5lbs
October 26, 2023: Rainbow - 33 @ 10lbs October 19, 2023: Rainbow - 94 @ 5lbs June 7, 2023: Rainbow - 200 @ 1.25lbs June 7, 2023: Rainbow - 1920 @ 0.42lbs |
Boat Ramp Shore Access |
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