Whatcom County · lake · 812 acres
Lake Samish
Lake Samish is a lake in Whatcom County, Washington, stocked with Brown Bullhead, 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
Partly cloudy
80°
58°
8 mph
2%
Sat
Rain
65°
53°
13 mph
93%
Sun
Drizzle
69°
52°
6 mph
11%
↘ pressure fallingFalling pressure ahead of a front often turns the bite on.
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 brown bullhead → · All Washington waters with coastal cutthroat trout →
Nearby waters
- Barnes Creek0.4 mi
- Bear Creek1.7 mi
- Squires Lake2.0 mi
- Lizard Lake2.5 mi
- Lily Lake2.9 mi
- Palmer Lake2.7 mi
- Reed Lake2.6 mi
- Cain Lake2.8 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.
Lake Samish fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Lake Samish?+
Lake Samish is stocked with Brown Bullhead, Coastal Cutthroat Trout, Kokanee and Largemouth Bass in Whatcom County, Washington. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Lake Samish?+
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 Lake Samish?+
Lake Samish is a lake in Whatcom County, Washington. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.