Fishing at
Big Lake Skagit County

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• Largemouth Bass
• Rainbow Trout

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Big Lake is a large freshwater lake located in Skagit County, Washington. At an elevation of 82 ft. and 536.2 acres, it's home to several species of fish, including coho salmon, yellow perch, black crappie, brown bullhead, largemouth bass, pumpkinseed sunfish and coastal cutthroat trout (resident). Big Lake provides good shoreline access and a boat launch.

Stocked Fish: None
Lake Size: 536.2 acres
Elevation: 82 ft.
Boat Launch: Yes (1)
WDFW boat access
WDFW Access: Yes
Shoreline Access: Good

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Big Lake Stocking Reports

Big Lake has not been recently stocked.

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Big Lake Map

Big Lake Fish Species

Big Lake provides good opportunities for yellow perch, black crappie and largemouth bass. There is also a chance to catch coho salmon, brown bullhead, pumpkinseed sunfish and coastal cutthroat trout (resident) throughout the year.

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Big Lake Fishing Reports

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

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

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Big Lake - Largemouth Bass Fishing Tips

At Big Lake, 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 Big Lake to catch largemouth bass.

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Big Lake - Rainbow Trout Fishing Tips

The most popular time for catching rainbow trout at Big Lake is morning. Anglers also reported success with rainbow trout around evening. Anglers often fish by trolling and top fishing from shore for rainbow trout.

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Big Lake Pictures & Media

Image of Big Lake

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