Rapjohn Lake, Washington: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Rapjohn Lake is one of the Pierce County listings for Washington. It sits in oak and grass country. At about 59 acres, a day is enough to walk the shoreline properly. Bank access stretches around 1.1 miles in total. It ranks high for size among our Pierce County listings. Eatonville is the closest town at 4.4 miles. Graham is 10 miles away, with Elk Plain at 11 miles. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Rapjohn Lake

  We hold no survey for this water; read the slope of the shoreline instead. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. County-wide records name pink salmon, sockeye salmon and largemouth bass. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. On Rapjohn Lake the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about 38°F and August at about 63°F, the water has a wide range to work through. The year never really closes; it just gets uncomfortable in summer. Shade and hour of day matter more than month. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. Rapjohn Lake runs to its own calendar within the local pattern.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. There is a launch about half a mile from the bank. Parking within half a mile means no long carry with tackle. Facilities include toilets around half a mile from here. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. Cranberry Lake sits 1.1 miles off and takes the overflow. What applies at Rapjohn Lake may have changed since it was mapped.