Pierce County · reservoir · 174 acres
Tanwax Lake
Tanwax Lake is a reservoir in Pierce County, Washington, stocked with Black Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Pumpkinseed Sunfish and Rainbow 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
Clear
78°
50°
5 mph
0%
Fri
Clear
84°
55°
5 mph
1%
Sat
Rain
69°
52°
14 mph
74%
↗ 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 black crappie → · All Washington waters with largemouth bass →
Nearby waters
- Stidham Lake0.6 mi
- Lake Whitman1.0 mi
- Byron Lake0.9 mi
- Clear Lake1.4 mi
- Benbow Lakes1.2 mi
- Twin Lakes1.4 mi
- Twentyfive Mile Creek1.9 mi
- Twentyseven Lake1.8 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.
Tanwax Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Tanwax Lake?+
Tanwax Lake is stocked with Black Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Pumpkinseed Sunfish and Rainbow Trout in Pierce County, Washington. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Tanwax 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 Tanwax Lake?+
Tanwax Lake is a reservoir in Pierce County, Washington. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.