Pass Lake

Six miles south of Anacortes, along the northwest side of Highway SR-20. This trophy fly-fishing only, catch-and-release-only lake has a boat launch, but use of motors is prohibited.

Fishing opportunities include stocked Rainbow Trout and Brown Trout averaging 15 inches with some up to 28 inches.

Two-pole fishing is allowed

Special fishing restrictions:

Fly fishing only for this lake

Shoreline access: Good - Undeveloped shoreline.

Species you might catch

Lake information

County: Skagit
Acreage: 95.00 ac.
Elevation: 123 ft.
Center: 48.420344, -122.636058
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Fishing resources

Catchable fish plants

Release Location: PASS LK (SKAG)
Stock Date	Species	Number Released	Number of Fish Per Pound	Facility
May 5, 2008	Rainbow	111	0.67	TROUT LODGE COMMERCIAL
May 21, 2007	Rainbow	232	0.666	NISQUALLY TROUT FARM
May 15, 2006	Rainbow	192	0.7	TROUT LODGE COMMERCIAL
May 16, 2005	Rainbow	197	0.6	TROUT LODGE COMMERCIAL
May 17, 2004	Rainbow	200	0.66	TROUT LODGE COMMERCIAL
Apr 14, 2003	Rainbow	200	0.6	TROUT LODGE COMMERCIAL

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.