Fishing at
McIntosh Lake Thurston County

McIntosh Lake is a large freshwater lake located in Thurston County, Washington. At an elevation of 334 ft. and 109.6 acres, it's home to several species of fish, including yellow perch, rainbow trout, brown bullhead and largemouth bass. McIntosh Lake provides good shoreline access and a boat launch.

Stocked Fish: Rainbow
Lake Size: 109.6 acres
Elevation: 334 ft.
Boat Launch: Yes (1)
McIntosh Lake
WDFW Access: Yes
Shoreline Access: Good

McIntosh Lake Stocking Reports

McIntosh Lake has been historically stocked with rainbow. The largest rainbow ever stocked is 3.33 lbs. This year so far, there has been 2 stockings of rainbow at an average of 0.44 lbs. In the past, McIntosh Lake stocked tens of thousands of rainbow averaging 0.43 lbs.

Date Quantity Fish
April 19, 2024 3077 Rainbow @ 0.43lbs
April 18, 2024 3532 Rainbow @ 0.44lbs
May 23, 2023 2000 Rainbow @ 0.42lbs
April 18, 2023 6500 Rainbow @ 0.4lbs
May 9, 2022 4415 Rainbow @ 0.43lbs
April 20, 2022 3000 Rainbow @ 0.45lbs
April 12, 2022 3504 Rainbow @ 0.47lbs
May 24, 2021 4450 Rainbow @ 0.4lbs
April 12, 2021 3190 Rainbow @ 0.44lbs
April 12, 2021 3190 Rainbow @ 0.42lbs
May 19, 2020 2410 Rainbow @ 0.45lbs
May 12, 2020 3001 Rainbow @ 0.41lbs
April 27, 2020 2999 Rainbow @ 0.46lbs
April 21, 2020 3006 Rainbow @ 0.43lbs
May 3, 2017 4451 Rainbow @ 0.4lbs
April 14, 2017 6785 Rainbow @ 0.4lbs
April 14, 2017 20 Rainbow @ 3.33lbs
April 7, 2017 200 Rainbow @ 1lbs
May 4, 2016 4500 Rainbow @ 0.4lbs
May 4, 2016 299 Rainbow @ 1.49lbs
April 20, 2016 3240 Rainbow @ 0.41lbs
April 14, 2016 3500 Rainbow @ 0.4lbs


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McIntosh Lake Fish Species

McIntosh Lake provides excellent opportunities for rainbow trout as well as good opportunities for yellow perch and largemouth bass. There is also a chance to catch brown bullhead throughout the year.


January February March April May June July August September October November December
Yellow perch
Rainbow trout
Brown bullhead
Largemouth bass

McIntosh Lake Fishing Reports

An modestly traveled lake, there has been some successful reports by anglers at McIntosh 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 McIntosh Lake.

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

McIntosh Lake - Largemouth Bass Fishing Tips

At McIntosh Lake, the best time for catching largemouth bass is afternoon. Anglers also reported success with largemouth bass around morning. 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 McIntosh Lake to catch largemouth bass.

McIntosh Lake - Rainbow Trout Fishing Tips

The most popular time for catching rainbow trout at McIntosh Lake is morning. Anglers also reported success with rainbow trout around evening. Power bait and power eggs are the most common and successful baits used at McIntosh Lake to catch rainbow trout. Anglers often fish by bottom fishing from shore and bottom fishing from boat for rainbow trout.


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Nearby Lakes Similar to McIntosh Lake

There are a number of similar sized lakes relatively close to McIntosh Lake, including Offutt Lake, Deep Lake, Pattison Lake, St. Clair Lake and Lake Lawrence.

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191.2 acres
elevation: 234 ft.

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Stocking:
April 21, 2024 - Rainbow - 10500 @ 0.5lbs
April 10, 2024 - Rainbow - 4000 @ 0.4lbs

For April:
Brown trout Yellow perch Rainbow trout Brown bullhead Largemouth bass Coastal cutthroat trout (resident)
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Thurston County
7.4 mi. away
62.9 acres
elevation: 198 ft.

Deep Lake

Stocking:
April 23, 2024 - Rainbow - 5050 @ 0.44lbs
April 23, 2024 - Rainbow - 3452 @ 0.45lbs

For April:
Rainbow trout
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Thurston County
8.9 mi. away
254.6 acres
elevation: 162 ft.

Pattison Lake

Stocking:
April 24, 2024 - Rainbow - 7401 @ 0.43lbs
April 22, 2024 - Rainbow - 3707 @ 0.43lbs

For April:
Rock bass Yellow perch Black crappie Rainbow trout Largemouth bass
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Thurston County
9.1 mi. away
233.1 acres
elevation: 77 ft.
 Somewhat Popular

St. Clair Lake

Stocking:
April 23, 2024 - Rainbow - 3709 @ 0.44lbs
April 16, 2024 - Rainbow - 3705 @ 0.44lbs

For April:
Bluegill Brown trout Yellow perch Black crappie Rainbow trout Channel catfish Largemouth bass
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Thurston County
9.3 mi. away
326.5 acres
elevation: 429 ft.

Lake Lawrence

Stocking:
March 12, 2024 - Rainbow - 4280 @ 0.42lbs
March 5, 2024 - Rainbow - 230 @ 2.17lbs

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