Pierce County · lake · 4 acres
Emerson Lake
Emerson Lake is a lake in Pierce County, Washington. 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
Partly cloudy
79°
51°
7 mph
0%
Fri
Clear
85°
54°
10 mph
1%
Sat
Drizzle
72°
56°
14 mph
44%
↗ 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
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Carter Lake0.7 mi
- Gravelly Lake1.5 mi
- American Lake1.3 mistocked Jun 22, 2026
- Lost Lake2.0 mi
- Clover Creek2.1 mi
- Murray Creek1.7 mi
- Carp Lake2.2 mi
- Boyles Lake2.4 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.
Emerson Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Emerson 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 Emerson Lake?+
Emerson Lake is a lake in Pierce County, Washington. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.