Island Lake (Kitsap County)

2024 Trout Derby lake

Starting soon! For more information about how the trout derby works, important dates, and prizes, visit the 2024 Trout Derby page.

Island Lake enjoys a year-round open season but access is limited until Kitsap County Park opens (see park website for details). The lake is stocked in the spring with catchable-size (10"-12") Rainbow Trout. Fishing for Largemouth Bass is also available.

And watch for the juveniles-only fishing event sponsored by local fishing clubs during June.

Two-pole fishing is allowed

Shoreline access: Good - throughout the county park access

Species you might catch

Lake information

County: Kitsap
Acreage: 41.20 ac.
Elevation: 220 ft.
Center: 47.681874, -122.66028
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Fishing resources

Catchable fish plants

Release Location: ISLAND LK (KITS)
Stock Date	Species	Number Released	Number of Fish Per Pound	Facility
Mar 25, 2024	Rainbow	1,968	2.43	EELLS SPRINGS
Dec 14, 2023	Cutthroat	217	0.75	EELLS SPRINGS
Sep 25, 2023	Rainbow	802	1.13	EELLS SPRINGS
May 2, 2023	Rainbow	246	1.2	LAKEWOOD HATCHERY
Mar 28, 2023	Rainbow	2,025	2.5	EELLS SPRINGS
Dec 30, 2022	Cutthroat	200	0.75	EELLS SPRINGS
Sep 27, 2022	Rainbow	800	0.96	EELLS SPRINGS
Sep 27, 2022	Cutthroat	250	24	EELLS SPRINGS
Mar 23, 2022	Rainbow	260	1.1	LAKEWOOD HATCHERY
Mar 8, 2022	Rainbow	2,075	2.21	EELLS SPRINGS

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.

Coastal cutthroat trout (resident)

Fishing is best for Coastal Cutthroat in the spring and fall. There is a summer lull as fish move offshore into deeper waters to escape the summer heat in July and August. Catch is lowest in the late-winter while adults are spawning in tributary streams.

Largemouth bass

Fishing improves throughout the spring as waters warm and fish move onshore, peaking during the spawn. Summer is a slight lull though dawn/dusk hours can be very good. Catch improves in Fall as waters cool, vegetation begins to die back, and prey becomes more available. Winter is the hardest time because fish are offshore and slow moving.