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Is there good fishing in Lake Washington?

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Is there good fishing in Lake Washington?

Open to fishing year-round, this large lake between Seattle and Bellevue holds dozens of fish species, but the principal game fish attractions are Coastal Cutthroat Trout, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Yellow Perch, and Black Crappie.

Where can I shore fish in Lake Washington?

The eastern shore has several more fishing piers south of Highway 520: at Clyde Beach Park, Chism Park, Burrows Landing, Chesterfield Beach Park, Enatai Beach Park and Newcastle Beach Park in Bellevue, Luther Burbank Park in Mercer Island, and Gene Coulon Park in Renton.

What kind of fish are in Lake Washington?

Cutthroat troutSockeye salmonChinook salmonRainbow troutCoho salmonSmallmouth bass
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Where can I catch trout in Lake Washington?

Here are some tips for locating and catching fish on Lake Washington:

  1. The mouth of McAleer Creek is a good trolling area for cutthroat trout in spring months.
  2. Juanita Point is well-known as one of the top spots on Lake Washington for trophy trout.

Can you eat fish out of Lake Washington?

“We do not want people to stop eating fish from Lake Washington,” said Dave McBride, a state Health Department toxicologist. “If they follow the recommendations, it’s perfectly safe.” The highest levels of polychlorinated biphenyls were found in larger fish, which tend to concentrate more of the suspected carcinogen.

Does Lake Washington have whales?

The Orca Network cautions boaters to be aware of the whale and give it plenty of room. The locks connect saltwater Puget Sound to freshwater Lake Union and Lake Washington. Gray whales, which grow to 50 feet long and 40 tons, can live to 70 years old. They are a “conservation success story,” Milstein said.

Are there tiger trout in Washington state?

Tiger trout are a relatively new fish to Washington State, a sterile hybrid that’s a cross between a female eastern brook trout and a male German brown trout. The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) has been stocking them in select lakes around the state for 20 years.

What is the best trout fishing lake in Washington State?

5 Best Fishing Spots in Washington State

  1. Fish Lake, Leavenworth, WA. Fish Lake is one of the region’s most popular fishing spots, catch your quota of brook trout, rainbow trout and tiger trout.
  2. Lake Washington.
  3. Columbia River and Tributaries.
  4. Lake Roosevelt.
  5. Green Lake, Seattle, WA.