Pierce County · reservoir · 2,766 acres
Alder Lake
Alder Lake is a reservoir in Pierce County, Washington, stocked with Black Crappie, Coastal Cutthroat Trout, Kokanee and Largemouth Bass. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Washington's fish & wildlife agency; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Clear
74°
50°
6 mph
0%
Fri
Clear
81°
55°
8 mph
0%
Sat
Drizzle
66°
49°
9 mph
87%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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All Washington waters with black crappie → · All Washington waters with coastal cutthroat trout →
Nearby waters
- East Creek1.8 mi
- Mineral Lake4.2 mistocked Jul 14, 2026
- Midway Creek5.3 mi
- Coal Creek5.3 mi
- Mona Creek4.0 mi
- La Grande Reservoir4.5 mi
- Mineral Creek4.2 mi
- Little Nisqually River4.2 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official WA regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Alder Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Alder Lake?+
Alder Lake is stocked with Black Crappie, Coastal Cutthroat Trout, Kokanee and Largemouth Bass in Pierce County, Washington. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Alder Lake?+
Yes — Washington requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Alder Lake?+
Alder Lake is a reservoir in Pierce County, Washington. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.