Tye Lake

On the west side of the town of Monroe. Open to fishing year-round. This manmade lake is stocked with catchable-size and jumbo triploid rainbow trout in the spring. Plentiful shore access is provided at Lake Tye Park. Alternative angling opportunities include largemouth bass, pumpkinseed sunfish, and brown bullhead. This is an excellent lake for families to take or introduce children to fishing.

Two-pole fishing is allowed

Shoreline access: Good - Shoreline access at Lake Tye Park.

Species you might catch

Lake information

County: Snohomish
Acreage: 48.70 ac.
Elevation: 29 ft.
Center: 47.866349, -122.010182
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Catchable fish plants

Release Location: TYE LK (SNOH)
Stock Date Species Number Released Number of Fish Per Pound Facility
Mar 4, 2014 Rainbow 1,523 2.1 TOKUL CR HATCHERY
May 14, 2013 Rainbow 669 1.6 TOKUL CR HATCHERY
Apr 26, 2013 Rainbow 504 2.4 ARLINGTON HATCHERY
Mar 25, 2013 Rainbow 214 0.7 TROUT LODGE COMMERCIAL
Mar 15, 2013 Rainbow 2,029 2.76 TOKUL CR HATCHERY
Apr 26, 2012 Rainbow 600 2.4 ARLINGTON HATCHERY
Apr 26, 2012 Rainbow 213 0.7 TROUT LODGE COMMERCIAL
Apr 17, 2012 Rainbow 698 2.4 TOKUL CR HATCHERY
Apr 17, 2012 Rainbow 1,342 2.4 TOKUL CR HATCHERY
Apr 29, 2011 Rainbow 314 1.9 TOKUL CR 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.
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

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.
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