Tiger Lake

Tiger Lake provides excellent fishing for rainbow trout throughout spring and early summer. It is moderately developed with good boat access.

Two-pole fishing is allowed

Shoreline access: Good - Some shore access at the WDFW site on slow days

Species you might catch

Lake information

Counties: Mason, Kitsap
Acreage: 106.60 ac.
Elevation: 500 ft.
Center: 47.516053, -122.832372
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Fishing resources

Catchable fish plants

Release Location: TIGER LK (MASO)
Stock Date	Species	Number Released	Number of Fish Per Pound	Facility
Apr 15, 2009	Rainbow	825	0.7	EELLS SPRINGS
Apr 8, 2008	Rainbow	850	0.42	EELLS SPRINGS
Apr 17, 2007	Rainbow	1,000	0.78	EELLS SPRINGS
Apr 26, 2006	Rainbow	383	0.43	EELLS SPRINGS
Apr 24, 2006	Rainbow	3,578	0.6	EELLS SPRINGS
Apr 26, 2005	Rainbow	2,071	0.69	HUMPTULIPS HATCHERY
Apr 24, 2003	Rainbow	445	0.69	HUMPTULIPS HATCHERY
Apr 10, 2003	Rainbow	2,775	0.75	HUMPTULIPS HATCHERY
Apr 10, 2002	Rainbow	5,010	3	EELLS SPRINGS
Jun 13, 2000	Rainbow	207	0.3	EELLS SPRINGS

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.