Depression Lake is a drainage basin developed to regulate water levels of Baker Lake reservoir, the uppermost pool of the Puget Sound Energy Baker River Hydroelectric Project. There are several campgrounds in the area operated by the U.S. Forest Service and PSE.
Anglers should use caution when fishing around the intake forebay sectioned off by the orange boom.
Note: trout stocking at Depression has been suspended until WDFW and co-managers can identify an alternative that will not interact with native Steelhead and Sockeye in Baker Lake.
Two-pole fishing is allowed
Shoreline access: Good - Trails along the shoreline
Lake information
County: Whatcom
Acreage: 41.20 ac.
Elevation: 699 ft.
Center: 48.659828, -121.694718
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Catchable fish plants
| Stock Date | Species | Number Released | Number of Fish Per Pound | Facility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 23, 2012 | Rainbow | 2,301 | 2.8 | BAKER LK HATCHERY |
| Jun 29, 2011 | Rainbow | 1,534 | 1.9 | BAKER LK HATCHERY |
| Jun 16, 2011 | Rainbow | 1,530 | 2.37 | BAKER LK HATCHERY |
| May 25, 2011 | Rainbow | 1,530 | 2.2 | BAKER LK HATCHERY |
| Apr 18, 2010 | Rainbow | 2,434 | 1.92 | PS ENERGY SPAWNING |
| May 14, 2009 | Rainbow | 5,745 | 2.5 | PS ENERGY SPAWNING |
| May 12, 2009 | Rainbow | 4,525 | 2.5 | PS ENERGY SPAWNING |
| May 21, 2008 | Rainbow | 6,615 | 2.3 | PS ENERGY SPAWNING |
| Apr 25, 2008 | Rainbow | 1,140 | 2.8 | PS ENERGY SPAWNING |
| Apr 23, 2008 | Rainbow | 3,680 | 2.8 | PS ENERGY SPAWNING |