Discover Fishing Lakes in Washington

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.

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Popular Fishing Lakes in Washington

Pierce County

Lake Tapps

For December:
Yellow perch Black crappie

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Pierce County

American Lake

Stocking:
November 22, 2023 - Rainbow - 1470 @ 0.71lbs
November 20, 2023 - Rainbow - 2002 @ 0.71lbs

For December:
Kokanee

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Chelan County

Lake Chelan

For December:
Kokanee Lake trout Westslope cutthroat trout

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Recently Stocked Lakes in Washington

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
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

Largest Stocked Fish in Washington Lakes

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
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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