Buck Lake

Buck Lake is one of few trout fishing opportunities on the northern Kitsap Peninsula.  Surrounded by park lands and natural forests, Buck provides good spring fishing in an undeveloped setting.

Two-pole fishing is allowed

Shoreline access: Good - throughout the county park access

Species you might catch

Lake information

County: Kitsap
Acreage: 18.60 ac.
Elevation: 138 ft.
Center: 47.910657, -122.559429
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Fishing resources

Catchable fish plants
Release Location: BUCK LK (KITS)
Stock Date Species Number Released Number of Fish Per Pound Facility
May 10, 2017 Rainbow 490 2.8 EELLS SPRINGS
Apr 11, 2017 Rainbow 20 0.2 EELLS SPRINGS
Apr 11, 2017 Rainbow 1,475 2.4 EELLS SPRINGS
Apr 11, 2017 Rainbow 20 0.6 TROUT LODGE COMMERCIAL
May 10, 2016 Rainbow 300 2.35 EELLS SPRINGS
Apr 12, 2016 Rainbow 20 0.16 EELLS SPRINGS
Apr 12, 2016 Rainbow 1,400 2.46 EELLS SPRINGS
Apr 12, 2016 Rainbow 33 0.67 TROUT LODGE COMMERCIAL
May 8, 2015 Rainbow 300 2.2 EELLS SPRINGS
Apr 15, 2015 Rainbow 40 0.67 TROUT LODGE COMMERCIAL
Visit the Catchable Trout Plants page for a more detailed search of trout plants in other bodies of water. To view and download the source data for this table visit the WDFW Fish Plants dataset on data.wa.gov.

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