King County · lake · 21,992 acres
Lake Washington
Lake Washington is a lake in King County, Washington, stocked with Black Crappie, Brown Bullhead, Chinook Salmon and Coastal Cutthroat Trout. 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
Overcast
79°
56°
7 mph
1%
Fri
Clear
83°
59°
6 mph
1%
Sat
Overcast
75°
60°
15 mph
23%
↗ 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
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Field notes
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All Washington waters with black crappie → · All Washington waters with brown bullhead →
Nearby waters
- Richards Creek3.0 mi
- Kirkland Reservoir3.3 mi
- Lake Sturtevant3.0 mi
- Volunteer Park Reservoir3.4 mi
- Coal Creek4.1 mi
- Lincoln Reservoir3.4 mi
- Thornton Creek5.4 mi
- Kelsey Creek3.9 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.
Lake Washington fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Lake Washington?+
Lake Washington is stocked with Black Crappie, Brown Bullhead, Chinook Salmon and Coastal Cutthroat Trout in King County, Washington. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Lake Washington?+
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 Washington?+
Lake Washington is a lake in King County, Washington. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.