Pierce County · lake · 1,092 acres
American Lake
1 stocking on record · WDFW
American Lake is a lake in Pierce County, Washington, stocked with Kokanee, Largemouth Bass, Rainbow Trout and Rainbow Trout — most recently on Jun 22, 2026. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from WDFW; 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
Mostly clear
79°
50°
7 mph
0%
Fri
Clear
83°
55°
11 mph
1%
Sat
Rain
72°
56°
14 mph
52%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jun 22 | Rainbow Trout | 1,929 | 2/lb | |
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 kokanee → · All Washington waters with largemouth bass →
Nearby waters
- Murray Creek0.8 mi
- Carp Lake1.5 mi
- Sears Lake1.4 mi
- Emerson Lake1.3 mi
- Boyles Lake2.0 mi
- Lost Lake1.8 mi
- Lake Louise2.2 mi
- Gravelly Lake1.9 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.
American Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in American Lake?+
American Lake is stocked with Kokanee, Largemouth Bass, Rainbow Trout and Rainbow Trout in Pierce County, Washington, most recently on Jun 22, 2026 by WDFW. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish American 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 American Lake?+
American Lake is a lake in Pierce County, Washington. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: WDFW · updated Jun 22, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.