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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Fishing resources

Catchable fish plants

Release Location: LUDLOW LK (JEFF)
Stock Date	Species	Number Released	Number of Fish Per Pound	Facility
Apr 20, 2011	Rainbow	780	2.8	EELLS SPRINGS
Apr 23, 2010	Rainbow	81	0.81	EELLS SPRINGS
Mar 30, 2009	Rainbow	100	1.1	EELLS SPRINGS
Apr 28, 2006	Rainbow	1,000	3	EELLS SPRINGS

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.

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.