Trout Lake near Lakeland South: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Look for Trout Lake in King County, Washington. The bank is 348 feet above sea level. Small at around 18 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. Lakeland South sits 0.9 miles from here and is the nearest stop. Tacoma is the closest city, 8.1 miles away. What else is close: Fivemile Lake after 0.6 miles, Lake Killarney at 1.5 miles, Mud Lake after 1.6 miles, Surprise Lake at 1.7 miles and Lake Geneva after 1.7 miles. The boundary is near enough that local access rules are worth double-checking.

• Where to Fish on Trout Lake

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Fish documented in King County include Chum salmon, Coho salmon and Chinook salmon. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. The near bank of Trout Lake is often the one people ignore.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect August near 65°F and December near 39°F on the long-run figures. The year never really closes; it just gets uncomfortable in summer. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. Time your trip to Trout Lake by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. The closest car park is half a mile away, so pack accordingly. Fishing from a pier is possible 110 yards away. Overnight stays are possible about half a mile out, where camping is mapped. There are toilets half a mile off. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Where the way in crosses private ground, ask first. Failing this one, try Fivemile Lake, 0.6 miles away. Treat Trout Lake as unsettled until someone local tells you otherwise.