Panther Lake

Four miles northeast of Snohomish. Open to fishing year-round. Fishing opportunities include catchable-size rainbow trout that are stocked in the spring, largemouth bass, pumpkinseed sunfish, black crappie, and brown bullhead catfish.

Panther has a WDFW access with paved ramp, gravel parking area and toilet on the west shore. Gasoline motors are prohibited by local ordinance.

Two-pole fishing is allowed

Shoreline access: Good - Limited to WDFW access site.

Species you might catch

Lake information

County: Snohomish
Acreage: 45.40 ac.
Elevation: 459 ft.
Center: 47.948629, -122.00585
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Fishing resources

Catchable fish plants
Release Location: PANTHER LK (SNOH)
Stock Date Species Number Released Number of Fish Per Pound Facility
Mar 26, 2024 Rainbow 1,500 2.5 WHITEHORSE POND
Mar 22, 2023 Rainbow 1,500 2.5 WHITEHORSE POND
Mar 28, 2022 Rainbow 1,518 2.2 WHITEHORSE POND
Mar 23, 2021 Rainbow 1,518 2.3 WHITEHORSE POND
Apr 8, 2020 Rainbow 1,500 2 WHITEHORSE POND
Mar 27, 2019 Rainbow 1,500 2.5 WHITEHORSE POND
Mar 20, 2018 Rainbow 1,500 2.4 WHITEHORSE POND
Mar 21, 2017 Rainbow 1,518 2.3 WHITEHORSE POND
Mar 30, 2016 Rainbow 1,500 2.5 ARLINGTON HATCHERY
Mar 17, 2015 Rainbow 2,000 2.8 WHITEHORSE POND
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

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.
Chart of fishing prospects throughout the calendar year

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.
Chart of fishing prospects throughout the calendar year

Pumpkinseed Sunfish

Pumpkinseed Sunfish are ubiquitous in most lowland lakes and readily caught year-round. Fishing is best in the spring and summer, peaking during the spawn in June. Fish move offshore into deeper waters through the fall as water temperatures cool making it more difficult to target them. Winter is the most difficult season to catch Pumpkinseed, but persistent anglers can find nice-sized schools offshore.
Chart of fishing prospects throughout the calendar year

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.
Chart of fishing prospects throughout the calendar year