Ludlow Lake

Four miles west of Port Ludlow, Ludlow Lake is a small water with good spring Rainbow Trout fishing.  Ludlow is also good for Largemouth Bass and Brown Bullhead.

Ludlow Lake is only accessible via private roads on Olympic Resources property; however, the gates are usually open throughout the entire fishing season.

Two-pole fishing is allowed

Shoreline access: Good - fair access along brushy shoreline

Species you might catch

Lake information

County: Jefferson
Acreage: 15.20 ac.
Elevation: 453 ft.
Center: 47.914882, -122.775195
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Catchable fish plants

Release Location: LUDLOW LK (JEFF)
Stock Date Species Number Released Number of Fish Per Pound Facility
Apr 27, 2020 Rainbow 1,099 2.17 EELLS SPRINGS
Apr 11, 2019 Rainbow 950 2.5 EELLS SPRINGS
Apr 12, 2018 Rainbow 950 2.5 EELLS SPRINGS
Apr 7, 2017 Rainbow 975 2.75 EELLS SPRINGS
Apr 12, 2016 Rainbow 950 2.46 EELLS SPRINGS
Apr 9, 2015 Rainbow 950 2.5 EELLS SPRINGS
Apr 17, 2014 Rainbow 950 2.1 EELLS SPRINGS
Apr 8, 2013 Rainbow 1,104 2.4 EELLS SPRINGS
May 17, 2012 Rainbow 230 2.2 EELLS SPRINGS
Apr 25, 2012 Rainbow 720 3 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.
Chart showing fishing prospects throughout the calendar year

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.
Chart of fishing prospects throughout the calendar year

Brown bullhead

Fishing improves throughout the spring, peaking before the spawning period in May and June. Fishing may pick up in early Fall, followed by a decrease in action as waters cool. Winter is a difficult time to target this species.
Chart of fishing prospects throughout the calendar year