Surprise Lake (Pierce County)

Species you might catch

Lake information

County: Pierce
Acreage: 8.30 ac.
Elevation: 4412 ft.
TRS: T18R07E SEC25
Center: 47.02332, -121.860883
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Fishing resources

Fish stocking info
Release Location: SURPRISE LK (PIER) T18
Stock Date Species Number Released Number of Fish Per Pound Facility
Feb 1, 2001 Coho 10,000 1,500 SURPRISE LAKE PROJ
Aug 22, 1999 Rainbow 500 333 TOKUL CR HATCHERY
Aug 16, 1998 Rainbow 200 270 TOKUL CR HATCHERY
Aug 9, 1996 Rainbow 200 340 TOKUL CR HATCHERY
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Fishing prospects calendar

Rainbow trout

Fishing success for Rainbow Trout is generally best in the spring when thousands of fish are stocked statewide, but they can be caught year-round in most waters with a little patience and persistence. Success remains high into June and gradually declines as water temperatures increase and fish move offshore to stay cool. Fish that escaped the spring harvest return to the nearshore areas in the fall as waters cool off. Some waters may also be stocked again in the fall further boosting catch rates.
Chart showing fishing prospects throughout the calendar year