Surprise Lake (Pierce County)

Species you might catch

Lake information

County: Pierce
Acreage: 8.30 ac.
Elevation: 4412 ft.
TRS: T18R07E SEC25
Center: 47.02332, -121.860883
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Fishing resources

Fish stocking info
Release Location: SURPRISE LK (PIER) T18
Stock Date Species Number Released Number of Fish Per Pound Facility
Sep 19, 2012 Rainbow 240 431 TOKUL CR HATCHERY
Sep 25, 2011 Rainbow 240 635 TOKUL CR HATCHERY
Oct 1, 2010 Rainbow 250 328 TOKUL CR HATCHERY
Jul 18, 2009 Rainbow 240 500 TOKUL CR HATCHERY
Sep 28, 2008 Rainbow 240 334 TOKUL CR HATCHERY
Oct 7, 2006 Rainbow 200 216 TOKUL CR HATCHERY
Aug 13, 2005 Rainbow 200 325 TOKUL CR HATCHERY
Jul 17, 2004 Rainbow 200 600 TOKUL CR HATCHERY
Aug 31, 2003 Rainbow 200 345 TOKUL CR HATCHERY
Jul 21, 2002 Rainbow 200 392 TOKUL CR HATCHERY
Visit the Catchable Trout Plants page for a more detailed search of trout plants in other bodies of water. To view and download the source data for this table visit the WDFW Fish Plants dataset on data.wa.gov.

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