Freshwater Lake Fishing Reports

Reports from the Northwest's 40,000+ freshwater lakes, reservoirs, and ponds.

Waitts
State: Washington
County: Stevens
Type: Freshwater Lake
Reports: 90
Bathymetric Maps: 1
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Waitts Lake (455 acres): Planted with rainbow and brown trout catchables, plus some broodstock, this lake has a few trout carry-overs. Trophy-size largemouth bass and good-sized perch are also available. Located 4 miles west of Valley on Highway 395, Waitts Lake has public access and resorts. Disabled accessible.
Walker
State: Washington
County: King
Type: Freshwater Lake
Reports: 43
Bathymetric Maps: 1
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A 12 acre lake that holds rainbow, cutthroat, and pumpkinseed. Public access available. 1 1/2 miles from Cumberland.
Wall
State: Washington
County: Lincoln
Type: Freshwater Lake
Reports: 3
Bathymetric Maps: 1
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There are three wall lakes in Lincoln County: West 118 deg., 26', 07" and North 47 deg., 34', 05" West 118 deg., 37', 05" and North 47 deg., 37', 05" West 118 deg., 35', 07" and North 47 deg., 35', 02" Steve Houser
Walla Walla Ponds
State: Washington
County: Walla Walla
Type: Freshwater Lake
Reports: 1
Bathymetric Maps: 0
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College Place Pond, Fishhook Park Pond, Jefferson Park Pond, Quarry Pond: All of these small waterways, formed from the seepage of Ice Harbor Dam pool east of Burbank, provide good early fishing for planted rainbow trout.
Wallace
State: Washington
County: Snohomish
Type: Freshwater Lake
Reports: 17
Bathymetric Maps: 1
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A 55 acre lake that holds cutthroat and brook trout. Take Wallace Lake Road about 6 miles north of Goldbar.
Wallowa
State: Oregon
County: Wallowa
Type: Freshwater Lake
Reports: 1
Bathymetric Maps: 0
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Wallula
State: Washington
County: Benton
Type: Freshwater Lake
Reports: 44
Bathymetric Maps: 0
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38,800 acre body of water formed by McNary dam on the Columbia river. Holds spiny ray, blue and channel catfish, as well as salmon and steelhead.
Walsh
State: Washington
County: King
Type: Freshwater Lake
Reports: 1
Bathymetric Maps: 0
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Walupt
State: Washington
County: Lewis
Type: Freshwater Lake
Reports: 19
Bathymetric Maps: 1
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This is a 384 acre lake is reached by taking FS road 2100 which leavesd Hwy 12 3 miles SW of Packwood, driving 13 miles to FS road 1114, then 4.5 miles to the lakeshore. There are FS campsites as well as a boat launch. Selective fisheries lake, no bait.
Wannacut
State: Washington
County: Okanogan
Type: Freshwater Lake
Reports: 24
Bathymetric Maps: 1
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Wannacut Lake (411 acres): This is a beautiful lake near Oroville. Illegally introduced bass and carp were removed by a fall 1994 rehabilitation. The lake is stocked with catchable-size trout. A resort and public access with toilets and launch are available.
Wapato
State: Washington
County: Chelan
Type: Freshwater Lake
Reports: 71
Bathymetric Maps: 2
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Chelan County's Wapato Lake covers 216 surface acres and has a maximum depth of 68 feet. This lake has a little something for most all anglers. Fish species include largemouth bass, crapppie, bluegill and real nice sized rainbow trout. Public access is provided by the Washington State Department of Fish and Wild-life Department. The large access area has lots of parking space, pit toilets and a very good concrete block boat launching ramp. Bob Johansen
Wapato
State: Washington
County: Pierce
Type: Freshwater Lake
Reports: 14
Bathymetric Maps: 0
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Wapato Lake (28 acres): This small juveniles-only lake is located in Wapato Park in southeast Tacoma. Bank access is through the park, and young anglers can expect to catch rainbow trout and brown bullhead catfish.
Waptus
State: Washington
County: Kittitas
Type: Freshwater Lake
Reports: 3
Bathymetric Maps: 0
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Ward
State: Washington
County: Pierce
Type: Freshwater Lake
Reports: 28
Bathymetric Maps: 0
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Wards Lake is a little pond just behind the movies theatres on 85th st in Lakewood. The park opens has a nice little fishing dock and plenty of fishing off the bank. Holds Pumpkinseed Sunfish, Crappie, Brown Bullhead Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Common Carp.
Ward
State: Washington
County: Thurston
Type: Freshwater Lake
Reports: 81
Bathymetric Maps: 2
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This lake holds rainbow, kokanee, and largemouth bass. 67 acres, located south of Olympia. 1.5 miles east of Tumwater. Public access.
Ward
State: Washington
County: Ferry
Type: Freshwater Lake
Reports: 1
Bathymetric Maps: 0
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Two lakes, 3 and 4 acres. 9 miles north of Republic.
Warden
State: Washington
County: Grant
Type: Freshwater Lake
Reports: 40
Bathymetric Maps: 1
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Located 4 1/2 miles from the east end of O'Sullivan Dam, a short road takes you to the public access area and boat launch. At 186 acres, the lake holds rainbows, brown trout, and perch.
Washborn Island Pond
State: Washington
County: Okanogan
Type: Freshwater Lake
Reports: 1
Bathymetric Maps: 0
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Washburn Island Pond (130 acres): This lake contains good populations of largemouth bass and bluegill, with a slot limit on bass. Either a state or Colville tribal fishing license is required. Rough launch available.
Washington
State: Washington
County: King
Type: Freshwater Lake
Reports: 2179
Bathymetric Maps: 0
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22,138 acres. Located in Seattle's backyard, Lake Washington is over 15 miles long and offers a vast array of recreational opportunities for it's visitors. The lake holds most all species of spiny rays as well as several species of trout. In addition there are runs of salmon and cutthroat which go through the lake as they return to their native streams. The angler must check regulations carefully for size limits and seasons on the various trout and salmon in the lake. Available from State of Washington Fish and Game is a pamphlet entitled "Lake Washington/Lake Sammamish Access Map and Gamefish Guide" (360) 775-1311. The lake has ramps scattered up and down it's length. A good reference guide to ramps on the lake and elsewhere is Henning's Guide to Boat Ramps. Lake Washington actually has better access than Puget Sound. Some ramp locations include: Kirkland, Sammamish River, Sand Point, Bellevue (40th St/Mercer Marina), Gene Coulin (Renton), Atlantic City (8800 S. Seward Park), and Sayres at 45th Ave S./ L Washington Blvd. Some of the ramps are free but more and more are beginning to charge for use. Lake Washington is much too large to limit the angler to certain areas for specific species, however, there are popular spots that people tend to go. For example, trolling along the floating bridges for trout or around Seward Park are popular areas. Perch are well-known around the Kirkland area and also at the south end of the lake near Renton. Bass anglers may focus on the arboretum and University of Washington area. This lake will offer you many hours of exploration and years of angling to reveal it's secrets.
Waughop
State: Washington
County: Pierce
Type: Freshwater Lake
Reports: 115
Bathymetric Maps: 1
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The species in this lake include Catfish (brown bullhead), Largemouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, and when the Chambers Creek fish trap has met it's quota, and filled up all the food banks, Coho Salmon. Though lacking sunfish and other "baitfish" like residents, the lake is extremely fertile, producing "hummingbird" sized chironomid activity in the summer and is fed by three slow "seeping" springs. The lake has access all around it, though thick brush confines you to roughly 1/3 of the it. It's fairly shallow, being less than 20 ft. Night fishing can be productive, especially for the Catfish. Float tubes are easily launched from any access point on the lake, and truth be known, is probably the best way to exploit the horribly under-fished Largemouth population. During the fall, if and when the WDFW releases the Coho in here, the fishing is like a dream come true. Imagine sight casting to ever abundant angry Silvers all day with the only thing stopping you is the growing burning in your arm. Zoiks!!! Larry
Webster
State: Washington
County: King
Type: Freshwater Lake
Reports: 1
Bathymetric Maps: 0
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Private lake, 10 acres. Holds ? 2 1/2 miles north of Maple Valley.
Wenas
State: Washington
County: Yakima
Type: Freshwater Lake
Reports: 48
Bathymetric Maps: 1
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A 61 acre lake created by the damming of Wenas Creek, it holds rainbow and brown trout. There is public access as well as a resort. Reached from Ellensburg.
Wenatchee
State: Washington
County: Chelan
Type: Freshwater Lake
Reports: 73
Bathymetric Maps: 1
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Wenatchee Lake (2,445 acres): This natural lake 15 miles north of Leavenworth should produce small kokanee beginning in April, with a generous catch limit on kokanee. Anglers are reminded to carefully release all bull trout (Dolly Varden) caught. Bull trout are a species of concern and thus their season is closed throughout most of the state. Wenatchee Lake is the main rearing area for these native char in the Wenatchee basin. The August anadromous sockeye salmon fishery that has taken place in the past is uncertain; check local newspapers or the regional WDFW office for the latest info. Several campgrounds and access areas surround the lake.
Wentworth
State: Washington
County: Clallam
Type: Freshwater Lake
Reports: 5
Bathymetric Maps: 1
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53 acre lake that holds rainbow trout. About 7 miles NW of Forks on Dickey River Road.
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