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Chain Lake Snohomish County

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Largemouth Bass
Rainbow Trout

Chain Lake is a freshwater lake located in Snohomish County, Washington. At an elevation of 397 ft. and 21.3 acres, it's home to several species of fish, including black crappie, rainbow trout, largemouth bass and pumpkinseed sunfish. Chain Lake provides good shoreline access and a boat launch.

Stocked Fish: Rainbow
Lake Size: 21.3 acres
Elevation: 397 ft.
Boat Launch: Yes (1)
Chain Lake
Shoreline Access: Good

Chain Lake Stocking Reports

Chain Lake has been historically stocked with rainbow. The largest rainbow ever stocked is 0.54 lbs. In the past, Chain Lake stocked thousands of rainbow averaging 0.45 lbs.

Date	Quantity	Fish
May 15, 2023	1050	Rainbow @ 0.43lbs
May 16, 2022	1138	Rainbow @ 0.4lbs
May 11, 2021	1045	Rainbow @ 0.54lbs
May 19, 2020	1102	Rainbow @ 0.44lbs
May 1, 2017	1008	Rainbow @ 0.48lbs
May 2, 2016	1208	Rainbow @ 0.43lbs

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Chain Lake Fish Species

Chain Lake provides good opportunities for rainbow trout. There is also a chance to catch black crappie, largemouth bass and pumpkinseed sunfish throughout the year.

	January	February	March	April	May	June	July	August	September	October	November	December
Black crappie
Rainbow trout
Largemouth bass
Pumpkinseed Sunfish

Chain Lake Fishing Reports

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

Anglers reported the most success with rainbow trout. Largemouth bass is also a popular species to fish for at Chain Lake.

A list of the best bait to use for stocked rainbow trout.

Chain Lake - Largemouth Bass Fishing Tips

At Chain Lake, the best time for catching largemouth bass is morning. Anglers also reported success with largemouth bass around noon.

Chain Lake - Rainbow Trout Fishing Tips

The most popular time for catching rainbow trout at Chain Lake is morning. Anglers also reported success with rainbow trout around afternoon. Anglers often fish by trolling with fly and trolling for rainbow trout.

Chain Lake Pictures & Media

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Nearby Lakes Similar to Chain Lake

There are a number of similar sized lakes relatively close to Chain Lake, including Wagner Lake, Tye Lake, Panther Lake, Temple Pond 2 and Temple Pond 1.

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