Lake Shoecraft

Located 7.5 miles northwest of Marysville, west of Lake Goodwin. Open to fishing year-round. Catchable-size rainbow trout that are stocked in the spring, largemouth bass, yellow perch, black crappie, and pumpkinseed sunfish can all be caught at this lake. A boat ramp and toilet are provided at the WDFW access on the southwest corner of the lake.

Two-pole fishing is allowed

Shoreline access: Good - Public access at WDFW ramp.

Species you might catch

Lake information

County: Snohomish
Acreage: 131.70 ac.
Elevation: 328 ft.
Center: 48.129309, -122.303407
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Fishing resources

Catchable fish plants

Release Location: LK SHOECRAFT (SNOH)
Stock Date	Species	Number Released	Number of Fish Per Pound	Facility
Mar 19, 2024	Rainbow	4,800	2.5	ARLINGTON HATCHERY
Mar 21, 2023	Rainbow	4,813	2.5	WHITEHORSE POND
Mar 22, 2022	Rainbow	4,824	2.4	WHITEHORSE POND
Mar 30, 2021	Rainbow	5,026	2.3	WHITEHORSE POND
Apr 14, 2020	Rainbow	5,698	2.2	ARLINGTON HATCHERY
Apr 15, 2019	Rainbow	6,544	2.5	ARLINGTON HATCHERY
Mar 12, 2018	Rainbow	7,044	2.4	WHITEHORSE POND
Mar 14, 2017	Rainbow	7,073	2.3	WHITEHORSE POND
May 3, 2016	Rainbow	2,016	2.4	ARLINGTON HATCHERY
Mar 23, 2016	Rainbow	2,013	2.5	ARLINGTON HATCHERY

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.

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.

Yellow perch

Yellow Perch can be caught year-round. Fishing is best in the summer after they finish spawning in April-May. Fish can be readily angled through the summer from both the shore and boat. Catch begins to decline in the fall as water temperatures cool and fish move offshore forcing anglers to pursue them in boats. Successful fishing for Yellow Perch in the winter involves either targeting schools in deep water from boats or through the ice.

Black crappie

Fishing improves throughout the Spring, peaking during the spawn. Summer is a slight lull, while Fall sees an improvement as waters cool, vegetation dies back, and prey becomes more available. During winter, the bite is slower, but anglers can have great success fishing through the ice when conditions are safe.

Pumpkinseed Sunfish

Pumpkinseed Sunfish are ubiquitous in most lowland lakes and readily caught year-round. Fishing is best in the spring and summer, peaking during the spawn in June. Fish move offshore into deeper waters through the fall as water temperatures cool making it more difficult to target them. Winter is the most difficult season to catch Pumpkinseed, but persistent anglers can find nice-sized schools offshore.