Rainbow (Whatcom County)

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Lake information

County: Whatcom
Acreage: 1.30 ac.
Elevation: 2920 ft.
TRS: T38R08E SEC13
Center: 48.789018, -121.711751
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Fishing resources

Fish stocking info
Release Location: RAINBOW LK (WHAT)
Stock Date Species Number Released Number of Fish Per Pound Facility
Aug 5, 2016 Rainbow 100 320 ARLINGTON HATCHERY
Sep 15, 2010 Rainbow 100 448 ARLINGTON HATCHERY
Sep 26, 2004 Rainbow 110 450 ARLINGTON HATCHERY
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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