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 18, 2014	Rainbow	1,500	2.5	WHITEHORSE POND
Mar 19, 2013	Rainbow	1,499	2.5	WHITEHORSE POND
May 22, 2012	Rainbow	936	1.6	TOKUL CR HATCHERY
Apr 17, 2012	Rainbow	1,176	2.4	TOKUL CR HATCHERY
May 18, 2007	Rainbow	194	1	TROUT LODGE COMMERCIAL
Apr 9, 2007	Rainbow	584	0.666	TROUT LODGE COMMERCIAL
Apr 10, 2006	Rainbow	291	0.7	TROUT LODGE COMMERCIAL
Apr 11, 2005	Rainbow	297	0.7	TROUT LODGE COMMERCIAL
Apr 11, 2005	Rainbow	297	0.62	TROUT LODGE COMMERCIAL
May 12, 2004	Rainbow	1,208	2.3	ARLINGTON 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.

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.

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.

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.