North Lake

Opportunities include freshly stocked and carryover Rainbow Trout and resident Largemouth Bass.

This lake is one of only ten waters in King County managed with a seasonal fishing closure. Spring catch rates for trout are highest early in the season and decline as fish are harvested and as warmer water temperatures force trout to seek areas of colder refuge. Fall is often overlooked by anglers, but can be an ideal time as fish that have been growing all summer become more active around the lake with cooler temperatures.

The large developed WDFW access area offers a graveled boat ramp, toilets, a short fishing pier, and paved parking.

Two-pole fishing is allowed

Shoreline access: Good - WDFW access with a short fishing pier

Species you might catch

Lake information

County: King
Acreage: 50.60 ac.
Elevation: 396 ft.
Center: 47.305848, -122.288708
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Fishing resources

Catchable fish plants

Release Location: NORTH LK (KING)
Stock Date	Species	Number Released	Number of Fish Per Pound	Facility
Apr 5, 2011	Rainbow	6,000	2.6	PUYALLUP HATCHERY
Apr 8, 2009	Rainbow	10,000	2.5	PUYALLUP HATCHERY
Apr 24, 2006	Rainbow	6,500	2.7	PUYALLUP HATCHERY
Apr 17, 2002	Rainbow	7,000	2.6	PUYALLUP HATCHERY
May 22, 1998	Rainbow	5,000	3	PUYALLUP HATCHERY
Apr 23, 1997	Rainbow	1,980	3	EELLS SPRINGS
Apr 17, 1996	Rainbow	3,688	2.5	PALMER HATCHERY
Apr 10, 1996	Cutthroat	120	1.1	TOKUL CR HATCHERY
Apr 10, 1996	Rainbow	110	0.3	TOKUL CR HATCHERY
Dec 21, 1995	Rainbow	400	0.99	LAKEWOOD HATCHERY

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.

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.