Type: Freshwater Lake

Reports: 161

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Mason County’s Spencer Lake is located about 7 miles NE from Shelton. It covers 220 surface acres, reaches depths of about 36 feet and lies at an elevation of 170 feet. Fish species include rainbow trout, perch, smallmouth and largemouth bass. Public access is provided by the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife. The large access area has a pit toilet, a concrete plank boat launching ramp and lots of parking space. Overview and photos by: Bob Johansen

Type: Freshwater Lake

Reports: 7

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Type: Freshwater Lake

Reports: 486

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Lake Spokane (5020 acres, some call it Long Lake) is a 25-mile reservoir, running between Nine Mile Falls Dam and Long Lake Dam to the west. The reservoir holds its elevation throughout the summer months, but is drawn down in January. It provides good largemouth bass, perch, crappie, and bullhead fishing, plus an occasional northern pike. Planted catchable-size brown trout are also taken, and smallmouth bass have been stocked. Long Lake is open year-round and has several resorts, plus a DNR camp and boat launch off the Nine Mile Falls road. Take the road leading northward from Highway 291 (Nine Mile Road) just south of the Little Spokane River Bridge, past a few houses to the boat launch. The launch has a dock, and a concrete ramp, with parking for dozens of vehicles and trailers. Be careful when using this launch, as there are hidden stumps and sandbars in the river. Follow the buoys to stay in the channel, but be aware that the buoys do not always stay where they belong, and the hazards are constantly changing. No wake is allowed between Nine Mile Dam and the confluence of the Little Spokane River.

Type: Freshwater Lake

Reports: 1

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Located approximately 3 miles northwest of Friday Harbor on San Juan Island, this lake (66 acres) has a public access boat launch. Good fishing for largemouth bass during summer, with an occasional cutthroat.

Type: Freshwater Lake

Reports: 154

Bathymetric Maps: 1

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Sprague Lake (1,840 acres): This large year-round lake, shared by Adams (1,203 acres) and Lincoln (637 acres) counties, offers a variety of fishing opportunities. Rainbow trout plants show in creels. Smallmouth and largemouth bass fishing is also good, and the bluegill that were planted originally as a forage base for the bass provide good sport. Walleye are also prominent catches. There are special regulations on this lake, so be sure to check the regulations pamphlet for all details. Two resorts are available, one on the north end, the other on the south. Two private boat launches with minimal parking fees are located on the east side. WDFW continues to work on development of a public access site on acquired land, which will provide disabled access when done.

Type: Freshwater Lake

Reports: 173

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Type: Freshwater Lake

Reports: 63

Bathymetric Maps: 1

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Spring Lake is a 68 acre lake between Renton and Maple Valley. Also know as Otter Lake. It is ringed by private homes and a large but undeveloped county park with a small boat ramp. Internal combustion engines are restricted. It gets to 35 feet deep in spots but much of the lake from the boat ramp south is shallow, ten feet or less. It is open year-round. The DFW plants it in the spring although there are a good number of holdovers and largemouth bass as well. Spring Lake has public access with a narrow ramp, limited parking and toilets on the lake's southwest end. There is no pier and very limited shore fishing. Primary species are rainbow trout, largemouth bass, yellow perch and brown bullheads. Overview and Photo by Bob Johansen

Type: Freshwater Lake

Reports: 1

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Type: Freshwater Lake

Reports: 3

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Spring valley reservoir is located 13 miles east of moscow idaho and 2 miles north of troy idaho. It contains 56 acres of water with camp grounds, fire pits, docks, and picnic area. The lake contains largemouth bass, crappie, rainbow trout, bluegills, and bullhead. This lake has had 3 previous stocking of tiger muskie although they seem to be a rare catch. This lake is electric motors only. Thanks to Fong

Type: Freshwater Lake

Reports: 23

Bathymetric Maps: 1

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Kitsap County’s Square Lake is located about 4 ½ miles SW from Port Orchard. It covers 7.9 surface acres, has mostly shallow depths and lies at an elevation of 400 feet. Fish species include largemouth bass, bluegill, bullhead catfish and reportedly yellow perch. Public access is through the Square Lake State Park. The access area provides very limited but usually adequate parking space, a rough boat launch area best suited for hand carried craft, and a clean pit toilet. Small trailered boats can be launched but a 4 wheel drive tow vehicle is advised. There are picnic tables and barbecues on site but no overnight camping. Campground host lives on property. The lake has only one private home on the shoreline with the rest still in a natural state. Three beaver huts are located on the lake. There lots of pads and the lake is ringed with reeds. Overview and photos by: Bob Johansen - 2009

Type: Freshwater Lake

Reports: 2

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Type: Freshwater Lake

Reports: 259

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(270 acres): A few rainbows mixed with largemouth bass, perch, bluegills and crappies are available year-round, with kokanee in the summer. There is a state access with two boat launches and two toilets. St. Clair is about 5 miles southeast of Lacey. The lake has an excellent concrete boat launch and parking area, with very good handicap access. The lake is about 75% developed and the rest brush/trees. There is currently a 5 MPH restriction. There is a second rough boat launch, looks too deep to back a trailer in.

Type: Freshwater Lake

Reports: 30

Bathymetric Maps: 1

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41 acres, located on the West Potholes WRA. Holds spiny rays. Public launch available. From WDFW Biologist Mike Schmuck on March 16, 2011: ------------------------------------------------------------------------- We manage SC Lake as a C&R largemouth bass fishery and we are also attempting to shift the panfish fishery to one with larger (although less abundant) bluegill. You will likely find several largemouth bass with small anchor tags along their dorsal fin. These tags are used to monitor growth of bass in the lake and should be left in the fish. If you catch a tagged bass and can get an accurate length please feel free to call us at 509-754-4624 ext.227 (Mike) or 222 (Marc). In addition to big bass you will also find channel catfish in the lake. Some of these are also tagged and can be reported to us as well. We work hard to provide great fishing for you and look forward to hearing from you regarding your fishing experience at any of our warmwater lakes. Tight lines! Mike Schmuck Warmwater fisheries biologist WDFW Ephrata, WA 509-754-4624 x 227 Mike.Schmuck@dfw.wa.gov

Type: Freshwater Lake

Reports: 3

Bathymetric Maps: 0

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Stansberry Lake is located in Pierce County. It doesn't have a public access boat launch or anything. It's a gated community. Unclear if the lake is public or private.

Type: Freshwater Lake

Reports: 42

Bathymetric Maps: 1

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King County's little Star Lake covers 34 surface acres and has a maximum depth of about 50 feet. Fish species include large-mouth bass, yellow perch, brown bullhead catfish and planted rainbow trout. The trout fishing is good to very good in the spring. A boat is the best way to fish this lake. Shoreline access is very limited at the street end access area. The launch area is best suited for hand carried craft. The gravel boat launch area is very rough and there is very limited space to maneuver a tow rig and trailer. This little lake can be quite productive for largemouth bass. I've caught and released several fish between 3 and 4 pounds and have seen even larger fish cruising in the clear water. Bob Johansen

Type: Freshwater Lake

Reports: 1

Bathymetric Maps: 1

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Starvation Lake (29 acres): This small and shallow lake at only about 13 feet deep is located near the Little Pend Oreille Wildlife Area east of Colville. Long snow and ice cover has caused some winter kill in past years. Stocked with rainbow trout. Starvation Lake has a small boat launch area, a fishing dock and a campground which was improved in recent years with new a restroom and picnic facilities. There is a campground host during the summer season.

Type: Freshwater Lake

Reports: 1

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A scenic and easily accessed pond next to the North Fork Coeur d'Alene River. Anglers who might find fishing the river too difficult will enjoy harvesting a few trout from this pond. Holds rainbow trout. Source: IFG

Type: Freshwater Lake

Reports: 99

Bathymetric Maps: 1

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King County's Steel Lake covers 46 surface acres and has a maximum depth of 24 feet. Fish species include largemouth bass, yellow perch, pumpkinseed sunfish, brown bullhead catfish and lots of planted rainbow trout. This lake has a Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife public access. The access area usually has adquate paved parking space, a portable toilet during the spring and a good concrete block boat ramp. No internal combustion engines are allowed on the lake. The WDFW access area is adjecent to Federal Way Recreation Park which has a nice fishing dock and modern restrooms. Bob Johansen

Type: Freshwater Lake

Reports: 86

Bathymetric Maps: 1

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This is a man made lake created by a dam at Steilacoom Blvd. It's about 300 acres and a little over 20 feet deep. It use to be a swamp and still has a few stumps to watch out for. The lake use to be more of a trout lake but has become more of a warmwater lake. Due to the new trendsin fishing in part. The lake can at times have major problems with algae over growth.

Type: Freshwater Lake

Reports: 787

Bathymetric Maps: 2

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(1021 acres): Located approximately 5 miles east of Everett, Lake Stevens has a state access in the nearby town of Lake Stevens with a ramp, parking and toilets, plus a county park access off Davies Road with launch, parking, toilets and a fishing pier. Available species include rainbow trout (best in fall-winter), largemouth bass, yellow perch, brown bullheads, cutthroat trout and smallmouth bass. There is a one-bass, 18-inch minimum size limit. Stevens also offers good kokanee fishing May through August. Disabled accessibility Level 1 at county park. DP, WCT, WC docks, Blk Tpa.

Type: Freshwater Lake

Reports: 40

Bathymetric Maps: 1

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A 26 acre lake holding rainbow, bullhead, perch and bass. 4.5 miles NE of Lynnwood and just east of Hwy 99. On 20th Pl. West. Lake Stickney is located between Interstate 5 and Highway 99 at the south edge of Everett. The lake is 24 acres in size ans has a maximum depth of 10.4 meters. Lake Stickney’s watershed is mostly developed and is very large (2761 acres) in comparison to the lake size. There is a wetland bordering the Southern third of the lake and the remainder of the shoreline is primarily residential. A public boat launch is located on the north shore of the lake. Gas-powered boats are not permitted. Snohomish Water Management Division

Type: Freshwater Lake

Reports: 73

Bathymetric Maps: 1

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(78 acres): This lake approximately 5 miles north of Monroe has a state access with a narrow ramp, limited parking, and a toilet on the northwest corner of the lake. Cormorant predation has hurt the trout fishery here, but expect fair-to-good fishing for planted rainbow trout in the early season. Some largemouth bass are also present, as well as perch, bluegill and pumpkinseed.

Type: Freshwater Lake

Reports: 10

Bathymetric Maps: 0

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See the Featured Lakes section for a more detailed write-up about this Alpine Lake.

Type: Freshwater Lake

Reports: 3

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Mason County’s Stump Lake covers 23.2 surface acres, has shallow depths and lies at 300 feet of elevation. This little stained water lake is one of my favorite small boat lakes. It is very remote and secluded. Fish species known to me are largemouth bass and rainbow trout. Prime bass habitat as you might expect from the lake name includes lots of old exposed stumps and logs with growing vegetation on them. There is also lots of overhanging brush and trees. Public access is allowed by the Simpson Timber Company on their forest lands. There is very limited roadside parking and a rough launch area that is best suited for hand carried craft. I fished it from a canoe and caught several nice sized largemouth bass up to 18 inches, 3 pounds, 3 ounces. Bob Johansen