Fishing in
Pierce County
Pierce County, Washington has 400 named fishable waters, 2 of them with stocking records on the books.
On the map
308 waters
Waters in Pierce County
- American Lakelake1× stocked
- Lake Bradleyreservoir1× stocked
- Alder Lakereservoir2,766 ac
- Lake Tappsreservoir2,444 ac
- Lake Kapowsinlake497 ac
- Steilacoom Lakereservoir306 ac
- Spanaway Lakelake249 ac
- Ohop Lakelake218 ac
- Tanwax Lakereservoir174 ac
- Clear Lakelake156 ac
- Gravelly Lakelake148 ac
- Silver Lakelake133 ac
- Bay Lakelake128 ac
- Mowich Lakelake112 ac
- Harts Lakelake112 ac
- Chambers Lakereservoir108 ac
- Butterworth Reservoirreservoir81 ac
- Sequalitchew Lakelake81 ac
- Nisqually Lakelake81 ac
- Josephine Lakelake76 ac
- Florence Lakelake65 ac
- Rapjohn Lakelake59 ac
- Lewis Lakelake57 ac
- Echo Lakelake51 ac
- Crescent Lakelake49 ac
- Kreger Lakelake42 ac
- Carney Lakelake38 ac
- Lake Louiselake38 ac
- Cedar Lakelake34 ac
- Tule Lakelake34 ac
370 more on the map above.
What you'll catch here
- Rainbow Trout22 waters
- Largemouth Bass16 waters
- Yellow Perch12 waters
- Black Crappie10 waters
- Brown Bullhead7 waters
- Bluegill6 waters
- Smallmouth Bass5 waters
- Pumpkinseed Sunfish3 waters
Latest stockings
- American LakeRainbow TroutJun 22, 2026
- Lake BradleyRainbow TroutJun 22, 2026
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Pierce County fishing — FAQ
Where can I fish in Pierce County, Washington?+
Pierce County has 400 named fishable waters, 2 with stocking records. The map above shows every one.
What fish are stocked in Pierce County?+
Waters in Pierce County hold rainbow trout, largemouth bass, yellow perch and black crappie. See each water's page for its full stocking history.
Do I need a license to fish in Pierce County?+
Yes — Washington requires a fishing license statewide. Buy one from the state agency before you go.