108 public waters in the Region 4 (North Puget Sound) region — 91 lakes/reservoirs and 17 rivers. Every one is public water fishable on a Washington licence.
See every public fishing venue in Washington on the map, with boat ramps, camping, parking and full rules for each one.
Ross Lake (11,493 acres) sits in Whatcom County, Washington, managed by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. A Washington lowland Trout lake — Rainbow Trout stocked heavily for the last-Saturday-in-April opener and through the season, with cutthroat, brown or Tiger Trout on many; the backbone of Washington's put-and-take fishery, most with a WDFW access area and a five-Trout limit.
Lake Whatcom, a 4,924-acre lake in Whatcom County, Washington, managed by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife: A Washington lowland Trout lake — Rainbow Trout stocked heavily for the last-Saturday-in-April opener and through the season, with cutthroat, brown or Tiger Trout on many; the backbone of Washington's put-and-take fishery, most with a WDFW access area and a five-Trout limit.
Baker Lake, a 4,755-acre lake in Whatcom County, Washington, managed by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife: A Washington lowland Trout lake — Rainbow Trout stocked heavily for the last-Saturday-in-April opener and through the season, with cutthroat, brown or Tiger Trout on many; the backbone of Washington's put-and-take fishery, most with a WDFW access area and a five-Trout limit.
Whatcom County, Washington — Lake Samish is a 810-acre lake, managed by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife: A Washington lowland Trout lake — Rainbow Trout stocked heavily for the last-Saturday-in-April opener and through the season, with cutthroat, brown or Tiger Trout on many; the backbone of Washington's put-and-take fishery, most with a WDFW access area and a five-Trout limit.
Whatcom County, Washington — Diablo Lake is a 804-acre lake, managed by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife: A Washington lowland Trout lake — Rainbow Trout stocked heavily for the last-Saturday-in-April opener and through the season, with cutthroat, brown or Tiger Trout on many; the backbone of Washington's put-and-take fishery, most with a WDFW access area and a five-Trout limit.
In Whatcom County, Washington, Lake Terrell is a 321-acre lake, managed by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. A Washington lowland Trout lake — Rainbow Trout stocked heavily for the last-Saturday-in-April opener and through the season, with cutthroat, brown or Tiger Trout on many; the backbone of Washington's put-and-take fishery, most with a WDFW access area and a five-Trout limit.
In Whatcom County, Washington, Gorge Lake is a 220-acre lake, managed by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. A Washington lowland Trout lake — Rainbow Trout stocked heavily for the last-Saturday-in-April opener and through the season, with cutthroat, brown or Tiger Trout on many; the backbone of Washington's put-and-take fishery, most with a WDFW access area and a five-Trout limit.
Silver Lake (157 acres) sits in Whatcom County, Washington, managed by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. A Washington lowland Trout lake — Rainbow Trout stocked heavily for the last-Saturday-in-April opener and through the season, with cutthroat, brown or Tiger Trout on many; the backbone of Washington's put-and-take fishery, most with a WDFW access area and a five-Trout limit.
Whatcom County, Washington — Lake Padden is a 148-acre lake, managed by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife: A Washington lowland Trout lake — Rainbow Trout stocked heavily for the last-Saturday-in-April opener and through the season, with cutthroat, brown or Tiger Trout on many; the backbone of Washington's put-and-take fishery, most with a WDFW access area and a five-Trout limit.
Berdeen Lake (126 acres) sits in Whatcom County, Washington, managed by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. A Washington high lake — one of the 1,000-plus catalogued alpine lakes of the Cascades and Olympics, most stocked by WDFW and volunteer high-lakes groups with cutthroat, rainbow, brook or Golden Trout; reached on foot or horseback, many with no bag limit.
Whatcom County, Washington — Wiser Lake is a 116-acre lake, managed by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife: A Washington warmwater lake — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Yellow Perch, Black Crappie, Bluegill and Brown Bullhead, with Walleye or Tiger Muskie on a few (Mayfield, Merwin, Evergreen, Silver, Newman); the Columbia Basin seep lakes and the Potholes are the strongest bass and Walleye water.
Hozomeen (HM-2) Lake (97 acres) sits in Whatcom County, Washington, managed by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. A Washington high lake — one of the 1,000-plus catalogued alpine lakes of the Cascades and Olympics, most stocked by WDFW and volunteer high-lakes groups with cutthroat, rainbow, brook or Golden Trout; reached on foot or horseback, many with no bag limit.
Hozomeen Lake, a 96-acre lake in Whatcom County, Washington, managed by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife: Lakes and reservoirs across the West Coast typically hold largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass, channel and blue catfish, black and white crappie, bluegill, and rainbow, brown and lake trout, with kokanee and other landlocked salmon present in many larger reservoirs -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Azure Lake (91 acres) sits in Whatcom County, Washington, managed by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. Lakes and reservoirs across the West Coast typically hold largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass, channel and blue catfish, black and white crappie, bluegill, and rainbow, brown and lake trout, with kokanee and other landlocked salmon present in many larger reservoirs -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Judson Lake (91 acres) sits in Whatcom County, Washington, managed by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. Lakes and reservoirs across the West Coast typically hold largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass, channel and blue catfish, black and white crappie, bluegill, and rainbow, brown and lake trout, with kokanee and other landlocked salmon present in many larger reservoirs -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Hanging Lake, a 83-acre lake in Whatcom County, Washington, managed by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife: Lakes and reservoirs across the West Coast typically hold largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass, channel and blue catfish, black and white crappie, bluegill, and rainbow, brown and lake trout, with kokanee and other landlocked salmon present in many larger reservoirs -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Whatcom and Skagit Counties, Washington — Cain Lake is a 71-acre lake, managed by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife: A Washington lowland Trout lake — Rainbow Trout stocked heavily for the last-Saturday-in-April opener and through the season, with cutthroat, brown or Tiger Trout on many; the backbone of Washington's put-and-take fishery, most with a WDFW access area and a five-Trout limit.
In Whatcom County, Washington, Tomyhoi Lake is a 62-acre lake, managed by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. A Washington high lake — one of the 1,000-plus catalogued alpine lakes of the Cascades and Olympics, most stocked by WDFW and volunteer high-lakes groups with cutthroat, rainbow, brook or Golden Trout; reached on foot or horseback, many with no bag limit.
Thornton Lakes, a 56-acre lake in Whatcom County, Washington, managed by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife: Lakes and reservoirs across the West Coast typically hold largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass, channel and blue catfish, black and white crappie, bluegill, and rainbow, brown and lake trout, with kokanee and other landlocked salmon present in many larger reservoirs -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
In Whatcom County, Washington, Thornton - Lower Lake is a 52-acre lake, managed by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. A Washington high lake — one of the 1,000-plus catalogued alpine lakes of the Cascades and Olympics, most stocked by WDFW and volunteer high-lakes groups with cutthroat, rainbow, brook or Golden Trout; reached on foot or horseback, many with no bag limit.
Whatcom County, Washington — Watson - Lower (Big) Lake is a 47-acre lake, managed by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife: A Washington high lake — one of the 1,000-plus catalogued alpine lakes of the Cascades and Olympics, most stocked by WDFW and volunteer high-lakes groups with cutthroat, rainbow, brook or Golden Trout; reached on foot or horseback, many with no bag limit.
In Whatcom County, Washington, Tennant Lake is a 43-acre lake, managed by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. Lakes and reservoirs across the West Coast typically hold largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass, channel and blue catfish, black and white crappie, bluegill, and rainbow, brown and lake trout, with kokanee and other landlocked salmon present in many larger reservoirs -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
In Whatcom County, Washington, Dakota Creek is a 42-acre lake, managed by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. Lakes and reservoirs across the West Coast typically hold largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass, channel and blue catfish, black and white crappie, bluegill, and rainbow, brown and lake trout, with kokanee and other landlocked salmon present in many larger reservoirs -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Whatcom County, Washington — Depression Lake is a 41-acre lake, managed by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife: A Washington lowland Trout lake — Rainbow Trout stocked heavily for the last-Saturday-in-April opener and through the season, with cutthroat, brown or Tiger Trout on many; the backbone of Washington's put-and-take fishery, most with a WDFW access area and a five-Trout limit.
Whatcom County, Washington — Iceberg Lake is a 36-acre lake, managed by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife: A Washington high lake — one of the 1,000-plus catalogued alpine lakes of the Cascades and Olympics, most stocked by WDFW and volunteer high-lakes groups with cutthroat, rainbow, brook or Golden Trout; reached on foot or horseback, many with no bag limit.
Whatcom County, Washington — Lake Fazon is a 32-acre lake, managed by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife: A Washington lowland Trout lake — Rainbow Trout stocked heavily for the last-Saturday-in-April opener and through the season, with cutthroat, brown or Tiger Trout on many; the backbone of Washington's put-and-take fishery, most with a WDFW access area and a five-Trout limit.
In Whatcom County, Washington, Squalicum Lake is a 31-acre lake, managed by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. A Washington lowland Trout lake — Rainbow Trout stocked heavily for the last-Saturday-in-April opener and through the season, with cutthroat, brown or Tiger Trout on many; the backbone of Washington's put-and-take fishery, most with a WDFW access area and a five-Trout limit.
Shuksan Lake, a 29-acre lake in Whatcom County, Washington, managed by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife: A Washington high lake — one of the 1,000-plus catalogued alpine lakes of the Cascades and Olympics, most stocked by WDFW and volunteer high-lakes groups with cutthroat, rainbow, brook or Golden Trout; reached on foot or horseback, many with no bag limit.
Whatcom County, Washington — Toad Lake is a 28-acre lake, managed by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife: A Washington lowland Trout lake — Rainbow Trout stocked heavily for the last-Saturday-in-April opener and through the season, with cutthroat, brown or Tiger Trout on many; the backbone of Washington's put-and-take fishery, most with a WDFW access area and a five-Trout limit.
In Whatcom County, Washington, Jerry No. 1 Lake is a 27-acre lake, managed by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. A Washington high lake — one of the 1,000-plus catalogued alpine lakes of the Cascades and Olympics, most stocked by WDFW and volunteer high-lakes groups with cutthroat, rainbow, brook or Golden Trout; reached on foot or horseback, many with no bag limit.
Sourdough Lake (27 acres) sits in Whatcom County, Washington, managed by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. A Washington high lake — one of the 1,000-plus catalogued alpine lakes of the Cascades and Olympics, most stocked by WDFW and volunteer high-lakes groups with cutthroat, rainbow, brook or Golden Trout; reached on foot or horseback, many with no bag limit.
Jerry No. 3 Lake, a 27-acre lake in Whatcom County, Washington, managed by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife: A Washington high lake — one of the 1,000-plus catalogued alpine lakes of the Cascades and Olympics, most stocked by WDFW and volunteer high-lakes groups with cutthroat, rainbow, brook or Golden Trout; reached on foot or horseback, many with no bag limit.
Aerated Stabilization Basin (26 acres) sits in Whatcom County, Washington, managed by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. Lakes and reservoirs across the West Coast typically hold largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass, channel and blue catfish, black and white crappie, bluegill, and rainbow, brown and lake trout, with kokanee and other landlocked salmon present in many larger reservoirs -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Reed Lake, a 24-acre lake in Whatcom County, Washington, managed by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife: Lakes and reservoirs across the West Coast typically hold largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass, channel and blue catfish, black and white crappie, bluegill, and rainbow, brown and lake trout, with kokanee and other landlocked salmon present in many larger reservoirs -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Whatcom County, Washington — Lousy Lake is a 22-acre lake, managed by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife: Lakes and reservoirs across the West Coast typically hold largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass, channel and blue catfish, black and white crappie, bluegill, and rainbow, brown and lake trout, with kokanee and other landlocked salmon present in many larger reservoirs -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
In Whatcom County, Washington, Lower Twin Lake is a 21-acre lake, managed by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. Lakes and reservoirs across the West Coast typically hold largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass, channel and blue catfish, black and white crappie, bluegill, and rainbow, brown and lake trout, with kokanee and other landlocked salmon present in many larger reservoirs -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Lake Wiseman (20 acres) sits in Whatcom County, Washington, managed by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. Lakes and reservoirs across the West Coast typically hold largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass, channel and blue catfish, black and white crappie, bluegill, and rainbow, brown and lake trout, with kokanee and other landlocked salmon present in many larger reservoirs -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
In Whatcom County, Washington, Jorgensen Lake is a 20-acre lake, managed by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. Lakes and reservoirs across the West Coast typically hold largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass, channel and blue catfish, black and white crappie, bluegill, and rainbow, brown and lake trout, with kokanee and other landlocked salmon present in many larger reservoirs -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Wiseman Lake, a 19-acre lake in Whatcom County, Washington, managed by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife: A Washington high lake — one of the 1,000-plus catalogued alpine lakes of the Cascades and Olympics, most stocked by WDFW and volunteer high-lakes groups with cutthroat, rainbow, brook or Golden Trout; reached on foot or horseback, many with no bag limit.
Upper Twin Lake (18 acres) sits in Whatcom County, Washington, managed by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. Lakes and reservoirs across the West Coast typically hold largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass, channel and blue catfish, black and white crappie, bluegill, and rainbow, brown and lake trout, with kokanee and other landlocked salmon present in many larger reservoirs -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Whatcom County, Washington — Maiden Lake is a 18-acre lake, managed by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife: A Washington high lake — one of the 1,000-plus catalogued alpine lakes of the Cascades and Olympics, most stocked by WDFW and volunteer high-lakes groups with cutthroat, rainbow, brook or Golden Trout; reached on foot or horseback, many with no bag limit.
Fountain Lake, a 16-acre lake in Whatcom County, Washington, managed by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife: Lakes and reservoirs across the West Coast typically hold largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass, channel and blue catfish, black and white crappie, bluegill, and rainbow, brown and lake trout, with kokanee and other landlocked salmon present in many larger reservoirs -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Kwahnesum Lake (16 acres) sits in Whatcom County, Washington, managed by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. A Washington high lake — one of the 1,000-plus catalogued alpine lakes of the Cascades and Olympics, most stocked by WDFW and volunteer high-lakes groups with cutthroat, rainbow, brook or Golden Trout; reached on foot or horseback, many with no bag limit.
Whatcom County, Washington — Watson - Upper (Little) Lake is a 16-acre lake, managed by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife: A Washington high lake — one of the 1,000-plus catalogued alpine lakes of the Cascades and Olympics, most stocked by WDFW and volunteer high-lakes groups with cutthroat, rainbow, brook or Golden Trout; reached on foot or horseback, many with no bag limit.
Luna Lake (16 acres) sits in Whatcom County, Washington, managed by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. Lakes and reservoirs across the West Coast typically hold largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass, channel and blue catfish, black and white crappie, bluegill, and rainbow, brown and lake trout, with kokanee and other landlocked salmon present in many larger reservoirs -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
In Whatcom County, Washington, Willow Lake is a 15-acre lake, managed by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. A Washington high lake — one of the 1,000-plus catalogued alpine lakes of the Cascades and Olympics, most stocked by WDFW and volunteer high-lakes groups with cutthroat, rainbow, brook or Golden Trout; reached on foot or horseback, many with no bag limit.
Hayes Lake, a 12-acre lake in Whatcom County, Washington, managed by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife: A Washington high lake — one of the 1,000-plus catalogued alpine lakes of the Cascades and Olympics, most stocked by WDFW and volunteer high-lakes groups with cutthroat, rainbow, brook or Golden Trout; reached on foot or horseback, many with no bag limit.
In Whatcom County, Washington, Thornton - Middle Lake is a 12-acre lake, managed by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. A Washington high lake — one of the 1,000-plus catalogued alpine lakes of the Cascades and Olympics, most stocked by WDFW and volunteer high-lakes groups with cutthroat, rainbow, brook or Golden Trout; reached on foot or horseback, many with no bag limit.
Skymo Lake (11 acres) sits in Whatcom County, Washington, managed by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. A Washington high lake — one of the 1,000-plus catalogued alpine lakes of the Cascades and Olympics, most stocked by WDFW and volunteer high-lakes groups with cutthroat, rainbow, brook or Golden Trout; reached on foot or horseback, many with no bag limit.
Whatcom County, Washington — Sub Zero Lake is a 10-acre lake, managed by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife: A Washington high lake — one of the 1,000-plus catalogued alpine lakes of the Cascades and Olympics, most stocked by WDFW and volunteer high-lakes groups with cutthroat, rainbow, brook or Golden Trout; reached on foot or horseback, many with no bag limit.
In Whatcom County, Washington, Church Lake is a 9-acre lake, managed by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. A Washington high lake — one of the 1,000-plus catalogued alpine lakes of the Cascades and Olympics, most stocked by WDFW and volunteer high-lakes groups with cutthroat, rainbow, brook or Golden Trout; reached on foot or horseback, many with no bag limit.
Berdeen - Upper Lake (9 acres) sits in Whatcom County, Washington, managed by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. A Washington high lake — one of the 1,000-plus catalogued alpine lakes of the Cascades and Olympics, most stocked by WDFW and volunteer high-lakes groups with cutthroat, rainbow, brook or Golden Trout; reached on foot or horseback, many with no bag limit.
Whatcom County, Washington — Ridley Lake is a 7-acre lake, managed by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife: A Washington high lake — one of the 1,000-plus catalogued alpine lakes of the Cascades and Olympics, most stocked by WDFW and volunteer high-lakes groups with cutthroat, rainbow, brook or Golden Trout; reached on foot or horseback, many with no bag limit.
Arbuthnot Lake (7 acres) sits in Whatcom County, Washington, managed by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. A Washington high lake — one of the 1,000-plus catalogued alpine lakes of the Cascades and Olympics, most stocked by WDFW and volunteer high-lakes groups with cutthroat, rainbow, brook or Golden Trout; reached on foot or horseback, many with no bag limit.
In Whatcom County, Washington, Berdeen - Lower Lake is a 7-acre lake, managed by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. A Washington high lake — one of the 1,000-plus catalogued alpine lakes of the Cascades and Olympics, most stocked by WDFW and volunteer high-lakes groups with cutthroat, rainbow, brook or Golden Trout; reached on foot or horseback, many with no bag limit.
In Whatcom County, Washington, Bearpaw Mtn Lake is a 6-acre lake, managed by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. A Washington high lake — one of the 1,000-plus catalogued alpine lakes of the Cascades and Olympics, most stocked by WDFW and volunteer high-lakes groups with cutthroat, rainbow, brook or Golden Trout; reached on foot or horseback, many with no bag limit.
In Whatcom County, Washington, Freezeout Lake is a 6-acre lake, managed by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. A Washington high lake — one of the 1,000-plus catalogued alpine lakes of the Cascades and Olympics, most stocked by WDFW and volunteer high-lakes groups with cutthroat, rainbow, brook or Golden Trout; reached on foot or horseback, many with no bag limit.
Hopkins Lake, a 6-acre lake in Whatcom County, Washington, managed by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife: A Washington high lake — one of the 1,000-plus catalogued alpine lakes of the Cascades and Olympics, most stocked by WDFW and volunteer high-lakes groups with cutthroat, rainbow, brook or Golden Trout; reached on foot or horseback, many with no bag limit.
Hawkeye Lake, a 6-acre lake in Whatcom County, Washington, managed by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife: A Washington high lake — one of the 1,000-plus catalogued alpine lakes of the Cascades and Olympics, most stocked by WDFW and volunteer high-lakes groups with cutthroat, rainbow, brook or Golden Trout; reached on foot or horseback, many with no bag limit.
In Whatcom County, Washington, Dougs Lake is a 6-acre lake, managed by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. A Washington high lake — one of the 1,000-plus catalogued alpine lakes of the Cascades and Olympics, most stocked by WDFW and volunteer high-lakes groups with cutthroat, rainbow, brook or Golden Trout; reached on foot or horseback, many with no bag limit.
Whatcom County, Washington — Pocket No. 1 Lake is a 5-acre lake, managed by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife: A Washington high lake — one of the 1,000-plus catalogued alpine lakes of the Cascades and Olympics, most stocked by WDFW and volunteer high-lakes groups with cutthroat, rainbow, brook or Golden Trout; reached on foot or horseback, many with no bag limit.
Whatcom County, Washington — Elbow Lake is a 5-acre lake, managed by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife: A Washington high lake — one of the 1,000-plus catalogued alpine lakes of the Cascades and Olympics, most stocked by WDFW and volunteer high-lakes groups with cutthroat, rainbow, brook or Golden Trout; reached on foot or horseback, many with no bag limit.
Bagley - Upper Lake (4 acres) sits in Whatcom County, Washington, managed by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. A Washington high lake — one of the 1,000-plus catalogued alpine lakes of the Cascades and Olympics, most stocked by WDFW and volunteer high-lakes groups with cutthroat, rainbow, brook or Golden Trout; reached on foot or horseback, many with no bag limit.
Whatcom County, Washington — Firn Lake is a 4-acre lake, managed by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife: A Washington high lake — one of the 1,000-plus catalogued alpine lakes of the Cascades and Olympics, most stocked by WDFW and volunteer high-lakes groups with cutthroat, rainbow, brook or Golden Trout; reached on foot or horseback, many with no bag limit.
Whatcom County, Washington — Triumph Lake is a 4-acre lake, managed by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife: A Washington high lake — one of the 1,000-plus catalogued alpine lakes of the Cascades and Olympics, most stocked by WDFW and volunteer high-lakes groups with cutthroat, rainbow, brook or Golden Trout; reached on foot or horseback, many with no bag limit.
Whatcom County, Washington — Anderson 1 Lake is a 4-acre lake, managed by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife: A Washington high lake — one of the 1,000-plus catalogued alpine lakes of the Cascades and Olympics, most stocked by WDFW and volunteer high-lakes groups with cutthroat, rainbow, brook or Golden Trout; reached on foot or horseback, many with no bag limit.
In Whatcom and Skagit Counties, Washington, Diobsud - Middle Lake is a 4-acre lake, managed by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. A Washington high lake — one of the 1,000-plus catalogued alpine lakes of the Cascades and Olympics, most stocked by WDFW and volunteer high-lakes groups with cutthroat, rainbow, brook or Golden Trout; reached on foot or horseback, many with no bag limit.
In Whatcom County, Washington, Bald Mtn Lake is a 3-acre lake, managed by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. A Washington high lake — one of the 1,000-plus catalogued alpine lakes of the Cascades and Olympics, most stocked by WDFW and volunteer high-lakes groups with cutthroat, rainbow, brook or Golden Trout; reached on foot or horseback, many with no bag limit.
Joker Lake (3 acres) sits in Whatcom County, Washington, managed by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. A Washington high lake — one of the 1,000-plus catalogued alpine lakes of the Cascades and Olympics, most stocked by WDFW and volunteer high-lakes groups with cutthroat, rainbow, brook or Golden Trout; reached on foot or horseback, many with no bag limit.
In Whatcom County, Washington, Picture Lake is a 3-acre lake, managed by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. A Washington high lake — one of the 1,000-plus catalogued alpine lakes of the Cascades and Olympics, most stocked by WDFW and volunteer high-lakes groups with cutthroat, rainbow, brook or Golden Trout; reached on foot or horseback, many with no bag limit.
Whatcom County, Washington — Pocket Lake is a 3-acre lake, managed by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife: A Washington high lake — one of the 1,000-plus catalogued alpine lakes of the Cascades and Olympics, most stocked by WDFW and volunteer high-lakes groups with cutthroat, rainbow, brook or Golden Trout; reached on foot or horseback, many with no bag limit.
Whatcom County, Washington — Anderson 2 Lake is a 3-acre lake, managed by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife: A Washington high lake — one of the 1,000-plus catalogued alpine lakes of the Cascades and Olympics, most stocked by WDFW and volunteer high-lakes groups with cutthroat, rainbow, brook or Golden Trout; reached on foot or horseback, many with no bag limit.
Skagit and Whatcom Counties, Washington — Diobsud - E'most Lake is a 3-acre lake, managed by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife: A Washington high lake — one of the 1,000-plus catalogued alpine lakes of the Cascades and Olympics, most stocked by WDFW and volunteer high-lakes groups with cutthroat, rainbow, brook or Golden Trout; reached on foot or horseback, many with no bag limit.
Whatcom County, Washington — Hi Yu Lake is a 3-acre lake, managed by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife: A Washington high lake — one of the 1,000-plus catalogued alpine lakes of the Cascades and Olympics, most stocked by WDFW and volunteer high-lakes groups with cutthroat, rainbow, brook or Golden Trout; reached on foot or horseback, many with no bag limit.
Mazama Lake (2 acres) sits in Whatcom County, Washington, managed by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. A Washington high lake — one of the 1,000-plus catalogued alpine lakes of the Cascades and Olympics, most stocked by WDFW and volunteer high-lakes groups with cutthroat, rainbow, brook or Golden Trout; reached on foot or horseback, many with no bag limit.
String - Upper Lake (2 acres) sits in Whatcom County, Washington, managed by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. A Washington high lake — one of the 1,000-plus catalogued alpine lakes of the Cascades and Olympics, most stocked by WDFW and volunteer high-lakes groups with cutthroat, rainbow, brook or Golden Trout; reached on foot or horseback, many with no bag limit.
Whatcom County, Washington — Shuksan Pot - Large Lake is a 2-acre lake, managed by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife: A Washington high lake — one of the 1,000-plus catalogued alpine lakes of the Cascades and Olympics, most stocked by WDFW and volunteer high-lakes groups with cutthroat, rainbow, brook or Golden Trout; reached on foot or horseback, many with no bag limit.
Doreen - Pothole Lake, a 2-acre lake in Whatcom County, Washington, managed by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife: A Washington high lake — one of the 1,000-plus catalogued alpine lakes of the Cascades and Olympics, most stocked by WDFW and volunteer high-lakes groups with cutthroat, rainbow, brook or Golden Trout; reached on foot or horseback, many with no bag limit.
Wiseman - Little Lake (2 acres) sits in Whatcom County, Washington, managed by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. A Washington high lake — one of the 1,000-plus catalogued alpine lakes of the Cascades and Olympics, most stocked by WDFW and volunteer high-lakes groups with cutthroat, rainbow, brook or Golden Trout; reached on foot or horseback, many with no bag limit.
Watson Pot Lake (2 acres) sits in Whatcom County, Washington, managed by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. A Washington high lake — one of the 1,000-plus catalogued alpine lakes of the Cascades and Olympics, most stocked by WDFW and volunteer high-lakes groups with cutthroat, rainbow, brook or Golden Trout; reached on foot or horseback, many with no bag limit.
Howard Creek Firepond Lake, a 2-acre lake in Whatcom County, Washington, managed by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife: A Washington high lake — one of the 1,000-plus catalogued alpine lakes of the Cascades and Olympics, most stocked by WDFW and volunteer high-lakes groups with cutthroat, rainbow, brook or Golden Trout; reached on foot or horseback, many with no bag limit.
In Whatcom County, Washington, Green Drop 2 Lake is a 1-acre lake, managed by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. A Washington high lake — one of the 1,000-plus catalogued alpine lakes of the Cascades and Olympics, most stocked by WDFW and volunteer high-lakes groups with cutthroat, rainbow, brook or Golden Trout; reached on foot or horseback, many with no bag limit.
Whatcom County, Washington — Pinus Lake is a 1-acre lake, managed by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife: A Washington high lake — one of the 1,000-plus catalogued alpine lakes of the Cascades and Olympics, most stocked by WDFW and volunteer high-lakes groups with cutthroat, rainbow, brook or Golden Trout; reached on foot or horseback, many with no bag limit.
Whatcom County, Washington — Skymo - Upper Lake is a 1-acre lake, managed by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife: A Washington high lake — one of the 1,000-plus catalogued alpine lakes of the Cascades and Olympics, most stocked by WDFW and volunteer high-lakes groups with cutthroat, rainbow, brook or Golden Trout; reached on foot or horseback, many with no bag limit.
Whatcom County, Washington — Rainbow Lake is a 1-acre lake, managed by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife: A Washington high lake — one of the 1,000-plus catalogued alpine lakes of the Cascades and Olympics, most stocked by WDFW and volunteer high-lakes groups with cutthroat, rainbow, brook or Golden Trout; reached on foot or horseback, many with no bag limit.
Rankin Lake, a 1-acre lake in Whatcom County, Washington, managed by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife: A Washington high lake — one of the 1,000-plus catalogued alpine lakes of the Cascades and Olympics, most stocked by WDFW and volunteer high-lakes groups with cutthroat, rainbow, brook or Golden Trout; reached on foot or horseback, many with no bag limit.
Whatcom County, Washington — Jerry No. 2 Lake is a 1-acre lake, managed by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife: A Washington high lake — one of the 1,000-plus catalogued alpine lakes of the Cascades and Olympics, most stocked by WDFW and volunteer high-lakes groups with cutthroat, rainbow, brook or Golden Trout; reached on foot or horseback, many with no bag limit.
Tuckway Lake, a 1-acre lake in Whatcom County, Washington, managed by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife: A Washington high lake — one of the 1,000-plus catalogued alpine lakes of the Cascades and Olympics, most stocked by WDFW and volunteer high-lakes groups with cutthroat, rainbow, brook or Golden Trout; reached on foot or horseback, many with no bag limit.
Anderson 3 Lake, a 1-acre lake in Whatcom County, Washington, managed by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife: A Washington high lake — one of the 1,000-plus catalogued alpine lakes of the Cascades and Olympics, most stocked by WDFW and volunteer high-lakes groups with cutthroat, rainbow, brook or Golden Trout; reached on foot or horseback, many with no bag limit.
Whatcom County, Washington — Quill - Upper Lake is a 1-acre lake, managed by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife: A Washington high lake — one of the 1,000-plus catalogued alpine lakes of the Cascades and Olympics, most stocked by WDFW and volunteer high-lakes groups with cutthroat, rainbow, brook or Golden Trout; reached on foot or horseback, many with no bag limit.
Quill - Lower Lake (Whatcom County, Washington) sits in Whatcom County, Washington, managed by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. A Washington high lake — one of the 1,000-plus catalogued alpine lakes of the Cascades and Olympics, most stocked by WDFW and volunteer high-lakes groups with cutthroat, rainbow, brook or Golden Trout; reached on foot or horseback, many with no bag limit.
Granite Creek runs 28 km through Skagit and Whatcom Counties, Washington, managed by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife: Lakes and reservoirs across the West Coast typically hold largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass, channel and blue catfish, black and white crappie, bluegill, and rainbow, brown and lake trout, with kokanee and other landlocked salmon present in many larger reservoirs -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
In Skagit and Whatcom Counties, Washington, Thunder Creek is a 26 km river or creek, managed by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. Lakes and reservoirs across the West Coast typically hold largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass, channel and blue catfish, black and white crappie, bluegill, and rainbow, brown and lake trout, with kokanee and other landlocked salmon present in many larger reservoirs -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
In Whatcom County, Washington, Johnson Creek is a 22 km river or creek, managed by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. Lakes and reservoirs across the West Coast typically hold largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass, channel and blue catfish, black and white crappie, bluegill, and rainbow, brown and lake trout, with kokanee and other landlocked salmon present in many larger reservoirs -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
The Baker holds coho, Chinook, pink and chum salmon, winter- and summer-run steelhead and sea-run cutthroat, but its standout feature is a genetically distinct sockeye population -- the only sustaining sockeye run in the entire Skagit River drainage. Devastated to just 92 returning adults in 1985, the run has recovered spectacularly to an estimated 65,000+ in 2023, closing in on a 100,000 target. Since their original spawning grounds were flooded by the 1959 Upper Baker Dam, every returning sockeye is trapped below Lower Baker Dam and trucked to artificial spawning beaches.
Chilliwack River (26 km) flows through Whatcom County, Washington, managed by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. Lakes and reservoirs across the West Coast typically hold largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass, channel and blue catfish, black and white crappie, bluegill, and rainbow, brown and lake trout, with kokanee and other landlocked salmon present in many larger reservoirs -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Whatcom County, Washington — Nooksack River is a 56 km stream, managed by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife: Lakes and reservoirs across the West Coast typically hold largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass, channel and blue catfish, black and white crappie, bluegill, and rainbow, brown and lake trout, with kokanee and other landlocked salmon present in many larger reservoirs -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
In Whatcom County, Washington, North Fork Nooksack River is a 70 km river or creek, managed by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. Lakes and reservoirs across the West Coast typically hold largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass, channel and blue catfish, black and white crappie, bluegill, and rainbow, brown and lake trout, with kokanee and other landlocked salmon present in many larger reservoirs -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
South Fork Nooksack River runs 67 km through Skagit and Whatcom Counties, Washington, managed by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife: Lakes and reservoirs across the West Coast typically hold largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass, channel and blue catfish, black and white crappie, bluegill, and rainbow, brown and lake trout, with kokanee and other landlocked salmon present in many larger reservoirs -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Big Beaver Creek (27 km) flows through Whatcom County, Washington, managed by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. Lakes and reservoirs across the West Coast typically hold largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass, channel and blue catfish, black and white crappie, bluegill, and rainbow, brown and lake trout, with kokanee and other landlocked salmon present in many larger reservoirs -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Little Beaver Creek (26 km) flows through Whatcom County, Washington, managed by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. Lakes and reservoirs across the West Coast typically hold largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass, channel and blue catfish, black and white crappie, bluegill, and rainbow, brown and lake trout, with kokanee and other landlocked salmon present in many larger reservoirs -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Lightning Creek runs 22 km through Whatcom County, Washington, managed by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife: Lakes and reservoirs across the West Coast typically hold largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass, channel and blue catfish, black and white crappie, bluegill, and rainbow, brown and lake trout, with kokanee and other landlocked salmon present in many larger reservoirs -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Friday Creek runs 26 km through Skagit and Whatcom Counties, Washington, managed by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife: Lakes and reservoirs across the West Coast typically hold largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass, channel and blue catfish, black and white crappie, bluegill, and rainbow, brown and lake trout, with kokanee and other landlocked salmon present in many larger reservoirs -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Skagit and Whatcom Counties, Washington — Samish River is a 43 km stream, managed by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife: Lakes and reservoirs across the West Coast typically hold largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass, channel and blue catfish, black and white crappie, bluegill, and rainbow, brown and lake trout, with kokanee and other landlocked salmon present in many larger reservoirs -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Breckenridge Creek (22 km) flows through Whatcom County, Washington, managed by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. Lakes and reservoirs across the West Coast typically hold largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass, channel and blue catfish, black and white crappie, bluegill, and rainbow, brown and lake trout, with kokanee and other landlocked salmon present in many larger reservoirs -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
In Skagit and Whatcom Counties, Washington, Pathner Creek is a 23 km river or creek, managed by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. Lakes and reservoirs across the West Coast typically hold largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass, channel and blue catfish, black and white crappie, bluegill, and rainbow, brown and lake trout, with kokanee and other landlocked salmon present in many larger reservoirs -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
In Whatcom County, Washington, Middle Fork Nooksack River is a 33 km river or creek, managed by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. Lakes and reservoirs across the West Coast typically hold largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass, channel and blue catfish, black and white crappie, bluegill, and rainbow, brown and lake trout, with kokanee and other landlocked salmon present in many larger reservoirs -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
In Whatcom County, Washington, Sumas River is a 31 km river or creek, managed by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. Lakes and reservoirs across the West Coast typically hold largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass, channel and blue catfish, black and white crappie, bluegill, and rainbow, brown and lake trout, with kokanee and other landlocked salmon present in many larger reservoirs -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Across its mapped waters, Whatcom County holds 28 species on PiscaMaps, including Rainbow Trout, Largemouth Bass, Kokanee Salmon, Smallmouth Bass, Bluegill, Brown Trout, Black Crappie and Spotted Bass.
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