Clear Lake (Skagit County)

This Clear Lake is three miles south of Sedro Woolley. Anglers can pursue stocked Rainbow Trout and resident Coastal Cutthroat Trout, Largemouth Bass, Yellow Perch, and Bullhead Catfish. The WDFW access has a boat launch, toilet, and limited space for fishing from shore. Clear Lake Park (Skagit Co. Parks and Recreation) is located on the west end of the lake with a swimming beach, picnic tables, restrooms, and a pier where shorebound anglers can fish.

Two-pole fishing is allowed

Shoreline access: Good - WDFW access and County Park (fishing from the pier)

Species you might catch

Lake information

County: Skagit
Acreage: 220.40 ac.
Elevation: 36 ft.
Center: 48.460153, -122.225178
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Fishing resources

Catchable fish plants

Release Location: CLEAR LK (SKAG) T34
Stock Date	Species	Number Released	Number of Fish Per Pound	Facility
Apr 9, 2019	Rainbow	1,035	2.3	KENDALL CR HATCHERY
Oct 15, 2018	Rainbow	1,800	1	MARBLEMOUNT HATCHERY
Apr 9, 2018	Rainbow	5,000	2	BELLINGHAM HATCHERY
Oct 9, 2017	Rainbow	192	0.64	MARBLEMOUNT HATCHERY
May 10, 2017	Rainbow	350	0.67	TROUT LODGE COMMERCIAL
Apr 6, 2017	Rainbow	4,057	1.9	BELLINGHAM HATCHERY
May 3, 2016	Rainbow	328	0.67	TROUT LODGE COMMERCIAL
Mar 21, 2016	Rainbow	500	0.5	MARBLEMOUNT HATCHERY
Feb 11, 2016	Rainbow	550	0.3	MARBLEMOUNT HATCHERY
May 13, 2015	Rainbow	400	0.67	TROUT LODGE COMMERCIAL

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.

Coastal cutthroat trout (resident)

Fishing is best for Coastal Cutthroat in the spring and fall. There is a summer lull as fish move offshore into deeper waters to escape the summer heat in July and August. Catch is lowest in the late-winter while adults are spawning in tributary streams.

Largemouth bass

Fishing improves throughout the spring as waters warm and fish move onshore, peaking during the spawn. Summer is a slight lull though dawn/dusk hours can be very good. Catch improves in Fall as waters cool, vegetation begins to die back, and prey becomes more available. Winter is the hardest time because fish are offshore and slow moving.

Yellow perch

Yellow Perch can be caught year-round. Fishing is best in the summer after they finish spawning in April-May. Fish can be readily angled through the summer from both the shore and boat. Catch begins to decline in the fall as water temperatures cool and fish move offshore forcing anglers to pursue them in boats. Successful fishing for Yellow Perch in the winter involves either targeting schools in deep water from boats or through the ice.

Black crappie

Fishing improves throughout the Spring, peaking during the spawn. Summer is a slight lull, while Fall sees an improvement as waters cool, vegetation dies back, and prey becomes more available. During winter, the bite is slower, but anglers can have great success fishing through the ice when conditions are safe.

Brown bullhead

Fishing improves throughout the spring, peaking before the spawning period in May and June. Fishing may pick up in early Fall, followed by a decrease in action as waters cool. Winter is a difficult time to target this species.