Sixteen Lake

Two miles east of Conway, about half a mile north of Highway SR-534. Sixteen is well know for exciting fishing for stocked Rainbow Trout and resident Largemouth Bass in a quiet setting.

This lake is one of only four waters in Skagit County managed with a seasonal fishing closure. Spring catch rates for trout are highest early in the season and decline as fish are harvested and as warmer water temperatures force trout to seek areas of colder refuge. Fall is often overlooked by anglers, can be an ideal time as fish that have been growing all summer become more active around the lake with cooler temperatures.

The WDFW access has a boat launch and toilets.

Two-pole fishing is allowed

Shoreline access: Good - WDFW access only

Species you might catch

Rainbow trout

Lake information

County: Skagit
Acreage: 43.30 ac.
Elevation: 428 ft.
Center: 48.344219, -122.288796
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Fishing resources

Catchable fish plants

10 most recent catchable (3 fish per pound or larger) fish plants in this lake
Stock Date	Species	Number Released	Number of Fish Per Pound	Facility

Visit the Catchable Trout Plants page for a more detailed search of trout plants in this or other bodies of water. To view or download the source data for this table visit the WDFW Fish Plants dataset on the Washington State Open Data Portal

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.

Photos

Photo by WDFW