Whatcom County · lake · 4,919 acres
Lake Whatcom
Lake Whatcom 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
Mostly clear
75°
54°
9 mph
1%
Fri
Overcast
79°
61°
9 mph
2%
Sat
Rain
65°
53°
16 mph
95%
↗ 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 brown bullhead → · All Washington waters with coastal cutthroat trout →
Nearby waters
- Olsen Creek0.8 mi
- Carpenter Creek1.0 mi
- Rufus Creek1.5 mi
- Beaver Creek2.0 mi
- Austin Creek1.7 mi
- Smith Creek1.6 mi
- Lake Louise2.3 mi
- Squalicum Lake4.0 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 Whatcom fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Lake Whatcom?+
Lake Whatcom 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 Whatcom?+
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 Whatcom?+
Lake Whatcom is a lake in Whatcom County, Washington. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.