Shorelio

Stocked lakes near Seattle for shore fishing

4 validated lakes within about 25 straight-line miles of Seattle (US Census place point). As of Nov 1, 2026, 1 had catchable trout reported stocked in the last 30 days with documented shore access. 4 have a public pier or dock.

Distances are straight-line, not driving distance. Use the trip finder for a different date or starting point.

Green Lake (Seattle)

King County · ~4 mi straight-line

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.
Nearby: Martha Lake (Lynnwood) ~13 miLake details

Angle Lake

King County · ~14 mi straight-line

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.
Nearby: Green Lake (Seattle) ~17 miLake details

Martha Lake (Lynnwood)

Snohomish County · ~17 mi straight-line

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)
Nearby: Green Lake (Seattle) ~13 miLake details

Lake Meridian

King County · ~20 mi straight-line

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
Nearby: Green Lake (Seattle) ~23 miLake details