Type: Freshwater Lake

Reports: 3

Bathymetric Maps: 1

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Type: Freshwater Lake

Reports: 2

Bathymetric Maps: 0

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Shiner Lake (34 acres): Infested with carp so expect only fair to poor fishing for bass in early spring. Around 6 to 7 miles northwest of Othello.

Type: Freshwater Lake

Reports: 1

Bathymetric Maps: 0

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Mason County’s Shoe Lake is located about 8 ½ miles west of Belfair. (About a mile NE of Tee Lake) It covers about 6 surface acres and contains trout and bass.

Type: Freshwater Lake

Reports: 78

Bathymetric Maps: 1

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Shoecraft Lake (137 acres): This lake is approximately 7 miles northwest of Marysville near Lake Goodwin. It has a state access with toilet on the southwest corner. Primary species are rainbow trout, crappie, largemouth bass and perch, with a slot limit on bass.

Type: Freshwater Lake

Reports: 14

Bathymetric Maps: 0

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Sidley Lake (116 acres): Sidley is located near Molson, less than a mile from the Canadian border. It should provide good quality rainbows in the 12- to 13-inch range, with carry-overs up to 18 inches. A new aerator has been installed, so improved trout survival should mean better fishing. About 13 miles east north east of Oroville at 3,679 feet in elevation lies 120-acre Sidley Lake. The lake has no significant tree cover and is open to public access only from its north bank (unless you have water craft): the other sides are privately owned. The lake is shallow (approximately 20-30 feet deep) and planted with rainbows, which now grow up to three to five pounds thanks to an installed aerator and an abundant food supply. Adjacent Molson Lake, planted with rainbows, is subject to winterkill annually because it does not have an aerator. Mike MacGregor

Type: Freshwater Lake

Reports: 232

Bathymetric Maps: 2

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2,996 acres: This large lake is reached off I-5 going east on Hwy 504 to the west end of the lake. Public access is just past Kerr Rd. There is a boat launch there as well as several resorts in the area. The lake is shallow with abundant lilly pads and weeds for fast growing fish. Spiny rays with large mouth bass reported to 10lbs. The lake also has planted rainbows. With four islands and miles of shoreline the lake will give you plenty to explore. A nice view of Mt Saint Helens and a "no wake" zone help to make Silver lake a quality fishing experience. Brush and logs in the lake should help the crappie fishing. John Robert Del Monte

Type: Freshwater Lake

Reports: 148

Bathymetric Maps: 1

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138 acres, adjacent to Hwy 7 about five miles west of Eatonville. Holds rainbows, browns and most spiny rays including bass. Silver Lake is a nice, small lake located just off of Mountain Highway. The lake includes populations of German brown trout, rainbow trout, largemouth bass, perch, and an overabundance of catfish. There is camping available on the lake, and one could pitch a tent. Silver Lake exhibits a warm, friendly atmosphere, while offering excellent relaxation and fishing opportunities. Robb Hawkins

Type: Freshwater Lake

Reports: 147

Bathymetric Maps: 1

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Silver Lake (173 acres): This Silver Lake 3 miles north of Maple Falls has a public access with toilet and boat launch. (There are at least 12 Silver Lakes in Washington.) Primary species are rainbow and cutthroat with occasional eastern brook trout.

Type: Freshwater Lake

Reports: 407

Bathymetric Maps: 2

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Silver Lake is situated on the east side of the town of Medical Lake. There is a north and south end, but this info is for the south end only, see the North Silver Lake listing for that body of water. WDFW replaced the aging concrete block ramp in 2009 and the update included new launch ramps, launch dock/loading platform, and a separate fishing dock. The new launch provides for two lane launch and recovery. Silver Lake is fairly large, has numerous species to offer anglers, and is open year round. Species found include Perch, Crappie, Bluegill, Rainbow trout, Brown trout, Largemouth bass, Tiger Muskie, and Tench. There were reports of brown bullhead in years past. WDFW currently has size and quantity limits in force for two species: Crappie - minimum 9” with a 10 fish daily limit; and Tiger Muskie – minimum 50” and a one fish daily limit. Statewide rules apply for all other species, but review the most current copy of WDFW Sportfishing Rules Pamphlet for any changes. In addition to fishing, Silver Lake is also very popular for all kinds of water sports, swimmers, tubers, water skiers, sailboating, jet skis, and more. During warm weather, the lake can get rough from all the watercraft activity and congested too, so it’s wise to plan ahead. Silver Lake access is convenient. From I-90 east or west bound, take the Four Lakes – Medical Lake exit and go south on SR 904 for about ¼ mile. Turn right onto to West Four Lakes – Medical Lake Road and follow this for about 3 miles. Turn left onto S. Freeman Drive to reach the WDFW access site. Thanks to Phil C for this overview.

Type: Freshwater Lake

Reports: 207

Bathymetric Maps: 1

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This lake is 102 acres and holds rainbow and kokanee. Its 5 1/2 miles south of Everett next to the Everett-Bothell highway. The lake has a resort and a public access is on the west shore. The lake has a nice public fishing pier on the east side of the lake with good disability access.

Type: Freshwater Lake

Reports: 2

Bathymetric Maps: 0

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Rainbow have been caught in the lower lake, and eastern brook are reported to being the upper lake. Mike Martin

Type: Freshwater Lake

Reports: 74

Bathymetric Maps: 1

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Sixteen Lake (41 acres): Located approximately 2 miles east of Conway, Sixteen has a public access with toilets and boat launch. Rainbows are the main attraction, with a few cutthroat available.

Type: Freshwater Lake

Reports: 6

Bathymetric Maps: 1

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Skookum Lakes, North (39 acres) and South (32 acres): Rainbow trout fry plants are providing some nice catches at these twin lakes located 6 and 7 miles north of Usk on Highway 31. Carry-overs are running 10 to 11 inches. A Forest Service campground and ramp are at South Skookum, and a state campground and resort are at North. Marc Martyn

Type: Freshwater Lake

Reports: 4

Bathymetric Maps: 0

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Type: Freshwater Lake

Reports: 5

Bathymetric Maps: 0

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Steelhead, bass, catfish, sturgeon.

Type: Freshwater Lake

Reports: 3

Bathymetric Maps: 0

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Snow Lake is located at 4,016 feet and is 160 acres. It holds rainbow and cutthroat trout. The lake is a seven mile round trip hike with an elevation gain of approximately 1,300 feet. There are numerous locations along the lake to fish and camp, however, this lake is an extremely popular destination and on the summer weekends will have heavy hiking traffic.

Type: Freshwater Lake

Reports: 1

Bathymetric Maps: 0

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8 acre lake at 4,975 feet. Holds cutthroat.

Type: Freshwater Lake

Reports: 39

Bathymetric Maps: 0

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A 155 acre seep lake located below O'Sullivan Dam. Holds a variety of fish: crappie, eastern brook, walleye, whitefish, large and smallmouth bass, bluegill, perch, and rainbow. Public access. Photos by Bob Johansen and others.

Type: Freshwater Lake

Reports: 1

Bathymetric Maps: 0

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Rainbow stocked small pond located 1 1/2 miles west of South Bend.

Type: Freshwater Lake

Reports: 4

Bathymetric Maps: 0

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Type: Freshwater Lake

Reports: 17

Bathymetric Maps: 0

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Spada Lake (1870 acres): This reservoir eight miles north of Sultan offers dramatic scenery and a totally wild rainbow and cutthroat trout fishery (plus their hybrids). Selective fishery regulations and special size restrictions are in effect, so be sure to check the regulation pamphlet. Electric motors are allowed. All tributaries are closed to fishing.

Type: Freshwater Lake

Reports: 374

Bathymetric Maps: 2

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268 Acres Max. Depth - 28 feet Elev. - 320 feet. Fish species include largemouth bass, yellow perch, black crappie, brown bullhead catfish and planted rainbow trout.Prime bass habitat includes overhanging brush and trees, old logs and wood in the water, some pads and a few private docks. Public access is through the Spanaway Pierce County Park. The park provides a very good concrete block boat launching ramp with paved approach, paved parking and modern restrooms. There is a boat launching fee. The park also provides a fishing dock and lots of shoreline fishing opportunities.

Type: Freshwater Lake

Reports: 2

Bathymetric Maps: 1

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Klickitat County’s Spearfish Lake is located about one mile N.W. from the Dalles Dam. It is fed by Fivemile Creek and was formed in 1956 by seepage from the Dalles Dam. The lake covers about 22 acres, reaches depths of about 20 feet and lies at an elevation of 160 feet. Fish species include planted rainbow trout and should provide some excellent fishing opportunities on opening day. The lake also is stocked with some brood stock and jumbo rainbows. It is reported that one angler, Mike Martucci, landed a 29 ½ inch triploid rainbow from this lake that weighed 10 pounds even. Spearfish Lake is sometimes very popular with opening day anglers with as many as 150 rigs reported showing up to fish. Most anglers use paddle powered water craft or electric motors on this little lake but I saw no restrictions on outboard engines. If you do use an outboard motor, please be considerate of fellow anglers. There is a public access with a concrete boat launching ramp and a pit toilet. Shoreline angling is available around the entire lake. Camping is permitted at the lake with a 4 day limit. There few camping amenities other than the pit toilet. Little Spearfish Lake is nearby and provides good fishing opportunities for smallmouth bass. Overview and photos by: Bob Johansen

Type: Freshwater Lake

Reports: 47

Bathymetric Maps: 0

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Spectacle Lake (314 acres): public access with toilets and launch are available on this popular lake 9 miles northwest of Tonasket. It is trout lake primarily that gets stocked well. Some bass do exist but they are illegally planted.