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Recently stocked lakes you can fish from shore

Catchable trout stocked in the last 30 days, with documented shore access, passes and current notices. 20 Washington lakes.

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For Sun Nov 1, newest catchable stocking first. Add a starting place to sort by distance (straight-line).

Battle Ground Lake

Clark County

2,080 rainbow stocked Oct 26–27

Limited shore access

No current issues found in monitored official sources

Parking
Yes
Pass / fee
Discover Pass · $10/day
Pier / dock
Yes
Hours
Summer 6:30 a.m.-dusk; winter 8:00 a.m.-dusk

Lacamas Lake

Clark County

4,000 rainbow stocked Oct 27

Limited shore access

No current issues found in monitored official sources

Parking
Yes
Pass / fee
Pass not stated by Clark County Parks; no day-use fee listed
Pier / dock
Not stated by official sources
Hours
7 a.m. to dusk

Klineline Pond

Clark County

2,000 rainbow stocked Oct 26

Shore access

No current issues found in monitored official sources

Parking
Yes
Pass / fee
$5/day vehicle parking fee · no Discover Pass
Pier / dock
Yes
Hours
7 a.m. to dusk

Long's Pond

Thurston County

150 cutthroat stocked Oct 26

Shore access

Before you go

  • Rule Open for juvenile anglers, senior anglers and anglers with a disability who possess a designated harvester companion card only.
Parking
Yes
Pass / fee
Not stated by City of Lacey
Pier / dock
Yes
Hours
7 a.m. to dark

1,632 rainbow stocked Oct 13

Shore access

No current issues found in monitored official sources

Parking
Not stated by Seattle Parks and Recreation
Pass / fee
Not stated by Seattle Parks and Recreation
Pier / dock
Yes
Hours
4 a.m.-11:30 p.m.

Ward Lake

Thurston County

306 cutthroat stocked Oct 26

Limited shore access

Before you go

  • Access WDFW water access area: outside its listed open dates (4th Saturday in April - September 30)
Parking
Yes
Pass / fee
Discover Pass or WDFW Vehicle Access Pass · $10/day
Pier / dock
No
Hours
Not stated by WDFW
14 other validated lakes are tracked but don't currently have recent catchable stocking and documented shore access. Show

Mineral Lake

Lewis County

No catchable-size stocking reported in the last 30 days (last: Jul 14, 2026)

Limited shore access

No current issues found in monitored official sources

Parking
Yes
Pass / fee
Discover Pass or WDFW Vehicle Access Pass · $10/day
Pier / dock
Yes
Hours
Not stated by WDFW

American Lake

Pierce County

No catchable-size stocking reported in the last 30 days (last: Jun 22, 2026)

Shore access

No current issues found in monitored official sources

Parking
Yes
Pass / fee
Discover Pass or WDFW Vehicle Access Pass · $10/day
Pier / dock
Yes
Hours
Not stated by WDFW

Bradley Lake

Pierce County

No catchable-size stocking reported in the last 30 days (last: Jun 22, 2026)

Shore access

Before you go

  • Rule Lake Bradley is open year round only for juvenile anglers, senior anglers, and anglers with a disability who possess a designated harvester companion card.
Parking
Yes
Pass / fee
Not stated by City of Puyallup
Pier / dock
Yes
Hours
Oct-Feb 6 a.m.-8 p.m.; Mar-Sep 6 a.m.-10 p.m.

Tanwax Lake

Pierce County

No catchable-size stocking reported in the last 30 days (last: May 20, 2026)

Limited shore access

No current issues found in monitored official sources

Parking
Yes
Pass / fee
Discover Pass or WDFW Vehicle Access Pass · $10/day
Pier / dock
No
Hours
Not stated by WDFW

Lake Meridian

King County

No catchable-size stocking reported in the last 30 days (last: May 4, 2026)

Limited shore access

No current issues found in monitored official sources

Parking
Yes
Pass / fee
Not stated by City of Kent
Pier / dock
Yes
Hours
Dawn to dusk

Angle Lake

King County

No catchable-size stocking reported in the last 30 days (last: Apr 23, 2026)

Limited shore access

Before you go

  • Access Boat ramp closed (damage); fishing pier and ramp scheduled for replacement starting in January
Parking
Yes
Pass / fee
Not stated by City of SeaTac
Pier / dock
Yes
Hours
Dawn to dusk daily except federal holidays; gate unlocked by 8 a.m.

Martha Lake (Lynnwood)

Snohomish County

No catchable-size stocking reported in the last 30 days (last: Apr 16, 2026)

Limited shore access

Before you go

  • Access WDFW water access area: outside its listed open dates (4th Saturday in April - October 31)
Parking
Yes
Pass / fee
Pass not stated by Snohomish County Parks; no day-use fee listed
Pier / dock
Yes
Hours
7 a.m. to dusk (20 min after sunset)

Lake Whitman

Pierce County

No catchable-size stocking reported in the last 30 days (last: Mar 10, 2026)

Limited shore access

No current issues found in monitored official sources

Parking
Yes
Pass / fee
Discover Pass or WDFW Vehicle Access Pass · $10/day
Pier / dock
No
Hours
Not stated by WDFW

Bonney Lake

Pierce County

No catchable-size stocking reported in the last 30 days (last: Mar 10, 2026)

Limited shore access

No current issues found in monitored official sources

Parking
Limited
Pass / fee
Discover Pass or WDFW Vehicle Access Pass · $10/day
Pier / dock
No
Hours
Not stated by WDFW

Alder Lake

Pierce County

No catchable-size stocking reported in the last 30 days

Shore access

No current issues found in monitored official sources

Parking
Yes
Pass / fee
$10 day-use parking Fri-Sun and holidays, Memorial Day to Labor Day · no Discover Pass
Pier / dock
Not stated by official sources
Hours
Not stated by Tacoma Power

Lake Kapowsin

Pierce County

No catchable-size stocking reported in the last 30 days

Limited shore access

No current issues found in monitored official sources

Parking
Yes
Pass / fee
Discover Pass or WDFW Vehicle Access Pass · $10/day
Pier / dock
Unclear: official sources conflict
Hours
Not stated by WDFW

Rapjohn Lake

Pierce County

No catchable-size stocking reported in the last 30 days (last: May 26, 2026)

Limited shore access

Before you go

  • Rule Outside the fishing season WDFW lists (Apr 25 – Oct 31)
Parking
Yes
Pass / fee
Discover Pass or WDFW Vehicle Access Pass · $10/day
Pier / dock
No
Hours
Not stated by WDFW

No catchable-size stocking reported in the last 30 days (last: May 7, 2026)

Limited shore access

Before you go

  • Rule Outside the fishing season WDFW lists (Apr 25 – Oct 31)
  • Access WDFW water access area: vehicles allowed only during the fishing season (outside it on this date)
Parking
Yes
Pass / fee
Discover Pass or WDFW Vehicle Access Pass · $10/day
Pier / dock
No
Hours
Not stated by WDFW

Spanaway Lake

Pierce County

No catchable-size stocking reported in the last 30 days (last: Feb 24, 2026)

Shore access

Before you go

  • Health Toxic algae: Listed by WA Dept of Ecology under 'Current lakes with values above guidelines' (last sample 10/27/2026)
  • Access Spanaway Park closed to vehicles, boats and bikes (Fantasy Lights season) Oct 24, 2026 – Jan 11, 2027
  • Access During the closure, walkers may enter the park daily 7–11 a.m. only
Parking
Yes
Pass / fee
Seasonal parking $3
Pier / dock
Closed · Fishing pier exists but is CLOSED for reconstruction (county: reopening 2027)
Hours
Seasonal schedule on the park page

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