Island Lake (Kitsap County)

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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
Apr 25, 2011	Rainbow	230	0.67	TROUT LODGE COMMERCIAL
Mar 30, 2011	Rainbow	1,900	2.9	EELLS SPRINGS
Mar 2, 2011	Cutthroat	200	18	EELLS SPRINGS
Mar 18, 2010	Rainbow	210	17	EELLS SPRINGS
Apr 2, 2008	Rainbow	50	0.43	EELLS SPRINGS
Mar 27, 2007	Rainbow	100	0.26	EELLS SPRINGS
May 11, 2006	Rainbow	196	0.5	TROUT LODGE COMMERCIAL
Mar 24, 2006	Rainbow	50	0.33	EELLS SPRINGS
Mar 24, 2006	Rainbow	2,500	3	EELLS SPRINGS
May 16, 2005	Rainbow	301	0.59	TROUT LODGE COMMERCIAL

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.