Rufus Woods
State: Washington
County: Douglas
Type: Freshwater Lake
Reports: 482
Bathymetric Maps: 1
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Sacajawea
State: Washington
County: Cowlitz
Type: Freshwater Lake
Reports: 16
Bathymetric Maps: 1
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Sacajawea Lake (48 acres): This lake within Longview's city limits is open all year, and provides an excellent fishery for largemouth bass, yellow perch, bluegill, and other sunfish. Sacajawea is usually stocked in early spring with good numbers of catchable-size rainbow and brown trout, plus a few broodstock and jumbo rainbows. Electric motors may be used with permission from the Longview Parks Department; gasoline motors are not allowed. Disabled accessibility - Level 2. Fishing gazebos, lgs, dp.
Sacheen
State: Washington
County: Pend Oreille
Type: Freshwater Lake
Reports: 32
Bathymetric Maps: 1
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Sacheen Lake (282 acres): Hefty plants of yearling eastern brook and rainbow trout are scheduled here. Located 11 miles southwest of Newport on Highway 195, and 4 miles north on Highway 311, Sacheen has public access on the southeast shore.
Sage
State: Washington
County: Grant
Type: Freshwater Lake
Reports: 9
Bathymetric Maps: 0
Rating: 
Two 6 acres lakes that hold rainbow and brown trout.
Samish
State: Washington
County: Whatcom
Type: Freshwater Lake
Reports: 217
Bathymetric Maps: 1
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Samish Lake (814 acres): Located approximately 6 miles southeast of Bellingham, Samish offers kokanee, largemouth bass, perch and cutthroat. The best fishing is early June and September. There is a public access with toilet and boat launch on the east side.
Sammamish
State: Washington
County: King
Type: Freshwater Lake
Reports: 1137
Bathymetric Maps: 1
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Lake Sammamish, King County, 4,897 acres. Developed shoreline. Reached off I-90 west of Issaquah. Take exit 15 north 1/4 mile to SE 56th street then east 1/2 mile to a left turn to the State Park launch area (fee). This is the only launch on the entire lake and has 8+ lanes. It needs it due to the heavy use by recreational boaters of all types.
This lake holds a variety of fish including bass, perch, trout, and sea -run cutthroat, as well as Coho and Chinook Salmon passing through to spawn. Check regs carefully for seasons. Lake Sammamish is well known for its bass fishing. The lake gets heavy use from water skiers and jet boats so it is not a lake to go to for peace and solitude. The state park is an excellent day-use facility. Very crowded in the summer months.
San Poil
State: Washington
County: Ferry
Type: Freshwater Lake
Reports: 2
Bathymetric Maps: 1
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Located about 3 1/2 miles north east of Republic on Hwy 21, holds rainbow and eastern brook trout. On the road to Curlew lake.
Sandy Shore
State: Washington
County: Jefferson
Type: Freshwater Lake
Reports: 25
Bathymetric Maps: 1
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This is a 36 acre lake planted with rainbow trout, may also hold eastern brook and largemouth bass. Eight miles W of of west end of Hood Canal Bridge, then S for 1.5 miles on road which touches the lake's west shore. There is a rough launch area.
Sawyer
State: Washington
County: King
Type: Freshwater Lake
Reports: 516
Bathymetric Maps: 2
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Sawyer Lake (279 acres): This lake located two miles northwest of Black Diamond has a boat ramp and bank access available through Lake Sawyer County Park on the northwest shore. Sawyer offers a diverse mix of species, including rainbow, crappie, cutthroat, kokanee, yellow perch, largemouth and smallmouth bass, brown bullhead catfish and pumpkinseed sunfish.
Scanewa
State: Washington
County: Lewis
Type: Freshwater Lake
Reports: 29
Bathymetric Maps: 0
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(610 acres): Impounded in 1994 by Cowlitz Falls Dam, this reservoir southwest of Randle is closed from March 1 to May 31 to allow out-migration of juvenile steelhead. Two parks have been constructed by Lewis County PUD, one for day use and one with campgrounds. The campground park is closed during winter; about Oct. 1 through May 1. Both parks provide good accessibility for disabled persons. Both parks offer a boat launch with 8-foot dock. To get to the day-use facility, turn on Savio Road west of Randle, go south on Kiona Road 2 miles to Falls Road, 3.7 miles and left on Champion Road 240, then left on the next road to the park. Lake Scanewa Concessionaire tel. number is (360) 497-7175. Pictures by WhatcomTrout
Scooteney
State: Washington
County: Franklin
Type: Freshwater Lake
Reports: 66
Bathymetric Maps: 0
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Scooteney Reservoir (685 acres): Yellow perch are the main attraction on this enlargement of Potholes Canal. Smallmouth and largemouth bass, crappie, and walleye are also available. Most fishing is during the winter through the ice. An excellent campground on the west side has a developed access area and toilets.
Scriber
State: Washington
County: Snohomish
Type: Freshwater Lake
Reports: 19
Bathymetric Maps: 0
Rating:
A tiny lake (under 4 acres) which holds largemouth bass and yellow perch. In the Lynnwood area.
Scualicum
State: Washington
County: Whatcom
Type: Freshwater Lake
Reports: 11
Bathymetric Maps: 0
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Squalicum Lake (33 acres): Cutthroat trout are the main attraction in this fly-fishing-only lake approximately 6 miles northeast of Bellingham. There is walk-in access with a toilet on the north end.
Seeps Lakes
State: Washington
County: Grant
Type: Freshwater Lake
Reports: 33
Bathymetric Maps: 0
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Several Lakes grouped together in the Columbia National Wildlife Refuge, including Butte, Halfmoon, Marco Polo, Morgan, Shiner, Hutchinson, Herman, McMannaman, Quail, and more. Look for rainbow and spiny rays in most lakes. More Seep lakes are in Adams County.
Sequalitchew
State: Washington
County: Pierce
Type: Freshwater Lake
Reports: 50
Bathymetric Maps: 0
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Located on the Fort Lewis Military Reservation. 81 acres, holds bass, rainbow and silvers.
Serene
State: Washington
County: Snohomish
Type: Freshwater Lake
Reports: 39
Bathymetric Maps: 1
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Serene Lake (42 acres): Located just west of Highway 99 at Shelby Road in Lynnwood, Serene has a public access with parking, toilet and boat ramp at the west end of the lake. It is mainly a rainbow trout lake, but largemouth bass are also present.
Lake Serene is located west of Highway 99 between Mukilteo and Lynnwood. The lake is 43 acres in size and quite shallow, with a maximum depth of 7.0 meters. The Lake Serene watershed is 223 acres. Most of the watershed is developed with residential uses. There is a public boat launch at the west end of the lake. Gas-powered boats are not permitted.
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Serene - Alpine
State: Washington
County: Snohomish
Type: Freshwater Lake
Reports: 2
Bathymetric Maps: 0
Rating: 
Alpine lake off of Index, elevation 2526, 2.5 mile hike with 2,000 ft elevation gain. Holds rainbow trout. Great views, strenous hike!
Shadow
State: Washington
County: Snohomish
Type: Freshwater Lake
Reports: 4
Bathymetric Maps: 0
Rating:
6 acre lake 1 mile NE of Cathcart. Holds bass and crappie.
Shadow
State: Washington
County: King
Type: Freshwater Lake
Reports: 65
Bathymetric Maps: 2
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Shadow Lake (49 acres): Located approximately 2 miles west of Maple Valley with WDFW access on the north arm, Shadow's primary species include rainbow, various sunfish, yellow perch and largemouth bass.
Shady
State: Washington
County: King
Type: Freshwater Lake
Reports: 42
Bathymetric Maps: 0
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A 21 acre lake 5 miles south east of Renton. Holds rainbow and cutthroat trout. Public access on the south shore.
Shannon
State: Washington
County: Skagit
Type: Freshwater Lake
Reports: 15
Bathymetric Maps: 0
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Shannon Lake (2148 acres): Located just north of Concrete, Shannon has a public access with a difficult boat launch. Expect good fishing for kokanee. Check the regulations pamphlet for size restrictions.
Shaw
State: Washington
County: Snohomish
Type: Freshwater Lake
Reports: 3
Bathymetric Maps: 0
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A 6 acre Alpine lake located a little more than 5 miles north of Goldbar.
Sheep
State: Washington
County: Yakima
Type: Freshwater Lake
Reports: 1
Bathymetric Maps: 0
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Sheep Creek Pond
State: Idaho
County: Owyhee
Type: Freshwater Lake
Reports: 1
Bathymetric Maps: 0
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