Type: Freshwater Lake

Reports: 26

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64 acre lake that holds rainbow, cutthroat, and steelhead. Two miles E of Aberdeen, city park on the lake.

Type: Freshwater Lake

Reports: 1

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This six acre pond is located about six miles northeast of Corvallis and east of the regional Department of Fish and Wildlife office. It contains some good-sized largemouth bass, bluegills, redear sunfish and channel catfish. Potential for good-sized fish of all warmwater species. A Corvallis-area pond produced a state record black crappie weighing more than four pounds and six ounces in 1995, but the record fish was disqualified when the angler catching it admitted to adding weight to it prior to it being officially weighed.

Type: Freshwater Lake

Reports: 7

Bathymetric Maps: 1

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Aeneas Lake (27 acres): Catches of 12-inch rainbow trout and a good number of bigger carry-overs can be expected again here this season. Fly-fishing only is the rule here, and use of motors is prohibited. Car-topped boats can be launched and toilets are available.

Type: Freshwater Lake

Reports: 2

Bathymetric Maps: 0

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Type: Freshwater Lake

Reports: 256

Bathymetric Maps: 1

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Alder Lake (2,931 acres): This large reservoir covers parts of Pierce (1690 acres), Thurston (1117 acres), and Lewis (124 acres) Counties. It has several boat ramps and good bank access. Primary species include rainbow, cutthroat, kokanee, largemouth bass, yellow perch, black crappie and bullhead catfish. Disabled accessibility at Tacoma City Light park - Level 1. WCT, Blk Tpa, dp, docks, mooring. Pictures by Bob Johansen and others.

Type: Freshwater Lake

Reports: 3

Bathymetric Maps: 1

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Mason County’s Aldrich Lake covers 9.6 surface acres, reaches depths of about 26 feet and lies at 520 feet of elevation. Fish speciesinclude planted rainbow trout and lots of small bluegill. Public access is provided by the Washington State Department of Natural Resources. The access is located in the DNR campground. The boat launch area is for hand carried water craft only. The campground provides picnic tables, fire pits and pit toilets. Photos and Overview by Bob Johansen

Type: Freshwater Lake

Reports: 9

Bathymetric Maps: 1

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Aldwell Lake (240 acres): This lake 5 miles southwest of Port Angeles is fair for wild rainbows, especially during the summer. Some brook trout are also available. State access with boat launch and two toilets. Check the regulations pamphlet for special regulations.

Type: Freshwater Lake

Reports: 96

Bathymetric Maps: 2

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King County's Alice Lake covers 33 surface acres and has a maximum depth of 30 feet. Fish species include largemouth bass and a generous plant of rainbow trout. Trout fishing holds up quite well into late spring because of the depth of the lake.. Largemouth bass fishing is quite good for smaller bass with the occassional 4 or 5 pounder. Bass habitat in this clear water lake includes pad fields, private docks and floats and some old logs and wood in the water. Public access is provided by the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife. The large access area has plenty of parking space, pit toilets, and a good concrete block boat launching ramp. No internal combustion engines are allowed on this lake. Overview by Bob Johansen, photos by Mike Carey

Type: Freshwater Lake

Reports: 4

Bathymetric Maps: 1

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Alkali Lake is located in the lower Grand Coulee between Blue Lake & Lake Lenore -- about 9 miles north from the town of Soap Lake. It covers 308 surface acres, reaches depths of about 14 feet and lies at an elevation of 1085 feet. Public access is provided by the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife with a fairly steep gravel boat launching area. Fish species include rainbow trout, largemouth bass, perch, crappie and bluegill. Overview, map and photos by: Bob Johansen

Type: Freshwater Lake

Reports: 49

Bathymetric Maps: 1

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Alta Lake (184 acres): Anglers can expect good fishing for 9- to 10-inch rainbow trout at this lake 2 miles southwest of Pateros. Public access areas, a state park, and a private resort provide facilities.

Type: Freshwater Lake

Reports: 147

Bathymetric Maps: 2

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Amber Lake (117 acres): Selective fishery regulations are designed to create a quality fishery at this popular rainbow and cutthroat trout fry-planted lake. Electric motors are allowed. Amber has a public access launch. Amber is located about 10 miles south of Cheney on Mullinix Road. Flyfishermen constitute the majority of anglers at Amber, but spin fishermen also do extraordinarily well. The sheer number of fish in Amber never ceases to amaze. Considering that Amber is located in a predominantly urban county (Spokane), the fishing is nothing short of remarkable. Those spending a full day at Amber frequently catch 40 fish, many of which range between 14 and 17 inches. Flyfishermen do well on a variety of patterns including chironomids, water boatmen, damselflies, wooly buggers, nymphs, and various emergers and dries. Just about any standard pattern can knock them dead on any given day. Spinfishermen do well on standard trout lures such as flatfish, triple teazers, spinners, and spoons. Many spinfishermen opt to fish flies on spinning gear as well.

Type: Freshwater Lake

Reports: 1569

Bathymetric Maps: 2

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1162 Acres Max. Depth - 90 feet Elev. 235 feet Fish species include largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, rock bass, black crappie, yellow perch, brown bullhead catfish, landlocked steelhead, rainbow and cutthroat trout and kokanee. Prime bass habitat in this clear water lake includes lots of private docks, overhanging brush and a few pad fields. Public access is provided by the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife. The large access area has lots of parking space, pit toilets and 2 concrete block boat launching ramps. How to get there Traveling south on I-5 south of Tacoma, exit right on Exit # 122. Travel west, across the railroad tracks on Berkley Street for about .5 mile to Portland Ave. Turn left for about another .5 mile to WDFW access area. By Bob Johansen, Photos Mike Carey and others

Type: Freshwater Lake

Reports: 2

Bathymetric Maps: 1

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King County’s Ames Lake is located about 2 miles west of the town of Carnation. It covers about 80 surface acres, reaches depths of about 28 feet and lies at an elevation of 240 feet. Fish species include rainbow trout and largemouth bass. This is a private lake with no public access. Try to get permission from a home owner to try this lake. Overview by: Bob Johansen

Type: Freshwater Lake

Reports: 20

Bathymetric Maps: 1

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Anderson Lake (68 acres): This lake 1 mile west of Chimacum is excellent to outstanding for rainbows averaging almost 12 inches, with some carry-overs in the 3-pound range. Internal combustion engines are prohibited all year. A boat launch and good bank fishing access are available on state park land.

Type: Freshwater Lake

Reports: 1

Bathymetric Maps: 0

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Type: Freshwater Lake

Reports: 2

Bathymetric Maps: 0

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Type: Freshwater Lake

Reports: 1

Bathymetric Maps: 0

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This lake has very steep cliffs that surround it. There are only three places to access the Lake and the best one is at the inlet from Chetwood Lake. Holds rainbows.

Type: Freshwater Lake

Reports: 259

Bathymetric Maps: 1

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Angle Lake, King County, 102 acres: This lake is located off Hwy 99 just 12 miles from downtown Seattle, at south 194th Street. The lake holds rainbows, kokanee and spiny rays (perch, bass, and catfish). There is a county park with boat launching available.

Type: Freshwater Lake

Reports: 5

Bathymetric Maps: 0

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Lake Annette (Take I-90 to exit 47 first stop sign turn right second turn left. Park your car and hike about 4 miles). This is a 7 1/4 mile round trip hike, elevation gain 1400 feet.

Type: Freshwater Lake

Reports: 41

Bathymetric Maps: 1

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Chelan County’s Antilon Lake is located about 5 miles north of the town of Manson and lies at an elevation of 2327 feet. The lake lies just east of Fourth of July Mountain. It was originally a small natural lake until a dam was built in 1913 creating Antilon Reservoir. Another dam was built in 1928 and created “Long Jim Reservoir.” The latter name shows on my Gazetteer Map. At full pool it covers about 110 surface acres and reaches depths of about 60 feet. Fish species include Rainbow and Brown Trout, Crappie and Sunfish. Camping facilities are available at nearby Wapato Lake. Overview and photo by: Bob Johansen

Type: Freshwater Lake

Reports: 13

Bathymetric Maps: 1

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King County’s Arbor Lake is located in the Burien Area at S. 24th Ave. It covers about 4 ½ surface acres and lies at an elevation of 360 feet. Fish species include largemouth bass, blue gill, bullhead catfish, yellow perch and planted trout. Shoreline access is available through Arbor Lake County Park. Overview and pictures by: Bob Johansen Topo by Jimmy

Type: Freshwater Lake

Reports: 76

Bathymetric Maps: 1

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Snohomish County’s Armstrong Lake is located about 2 ½ miles north from the town of Arlington. It covers 31 surface acres, reaches depths of about 24 feet and lies at an elevation of 135 feet. Fish species include rainbow and cutthroat trout and largemouth bass. Prime bass habitat around the lakeshore includes lots of old logs and wood in the water, overhanging brush and trees, pad fields and a few private docks. Public access is provided by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. The large access area has plenty of parking space, pit toilets and a good concrete plank boat-launching ramp. No internal combustion engines are allowed on the lake. To get there from Arlington, take Highway 9 north across the Stillaguamish River bridge. Watch carefully – The lake Armstrong Road Y’s off to the right but all you can see is a “dead end” sign. The is a Lake Armstrong sign on the sign post but it is hard to see traveling north. Follow Lake Armstrong Road 1.0 mile to WDFW public access area. Overview by Bob Johansen

Type: Freshwater Lake

Reports: 3

Bathymetric Maps: 1

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Skamania County’s Ashes Lake is located about 1 ¾ miles SW of the town of Stevenson. It covers 51 surface acres, reaches depths of about 25 feet and lies at an elevation of 73 feet. Photos and Overview by Bob Johansen

Type: Freshwater Lake

Reports: 1

Bathymetric Maps: 0

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