Rattlesnake Lake

This picturesque lake that is spring-fed by the Cedar River is located a few miles south of North Bend.  A well-developed access area managed by Seattle Public Utilities lies on the east shore has ample parking, toilets and a small gravel boat ramp. Note that the water level of the lake fluctuates significantly during the summer months depending on the accumulated snowpack in the mountains. Anglers are required to observe selective gear rules while fishing and are permitted to use electric motors for propulsion.

Two-pole fishing is allowed

Special fishing restrictions:

Shoreline access: Good - Most of the shoreline is accessible.

Species you might catch

Lake information

County: King
Acreage: 107.60 ac.
Elevation: 915 ft.
Center: 47.430448, -121.774583
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Catchable fish plants

Release Location: RATTLESNAKE LK (KING)
Stock Date Species Number Released Number of Fish Per Pound Facility
May 23, 2016 Steelhead 40 0.38 ARLINGTON HATCHERY
Mar 1, 2016 Rainbow 2,008 1.95 TOKUL CR HATCHERY
Feb 11, 2015 Steelhead 4,089 1.7 TOKUL CR HATCHERY
Nov 4, 2014 Steelhead 1,375 2.3 TOKUL CR HATCHERY
Oct 28, 2014 Steelhead 4,590 1.7 MESEBERG HATCHERY
Oct 15, 2014 Steelhead 6,000 2.5 TOKUL CR HATCHERY
Oct 13, 2014 Steelhead 2,400 2.1 MESEBERG HATCHERY
Oct 13, 2014 Steelhead 1,670 2.1 MESEBERG HATCHERY
Sep 26, 2014 Steelhead 9,139 2.6 TOKUL CR HATCHERY
May 13, 2014 Rainbow 204 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.
Chart showing fishing prospects throughout the calendar year

Photos

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Rattlesnake Lake
Photo by WDFW