Wapato Lake is open to juveniles only (under 15 years old) and is open all year to fishing. While listed in Fishing in Washington sport fish regulations pamphlet, be sure to check with Tacoma Metro Parks as they regulate access to this urban lake, due to water quality issues. The lake is typically stocked with rainbow trout prior to Tacoma School Districts spring break and summer vacation.
Two-pole fishing is NOT allowed
Special fishing restrictions:
- Juvenile or disability w/reduced fee license only for this lake
Shoreline access: Good - Good shoreline access
Species you might catch
Lake information
County: Pierce
Acreage: 26.50 ac.
Elevation: 323 ft.
Center: 47.195726, -122.456792
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Catchable fish plants
Stock Date | Species | Number Released | Number of Fish Per Pound | Facility |
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Jun 1, 2022 | Rainbow | 2,000 | 2.5 | PUYALLUP HATCHERY |
Apr 1, 2022 | Rainbow | 2,000 | 2.5 | PUYALLUP HATCHERY |
May 10, 2021 | Rainbow | 2,000 | 2.7 | PUYALLUP HATCHERY |
Apr 5, 2021 | Rainbow | 2,000 | 3 | PUYALLUP HATCHERY |
May 1, 2020 | Rainbow | 4,065 | 2.1 | EELLS SPRINGS |
May 8, 2019 | Rainbow | 1,008 | 2.4 | CHAMBERS CR HATCHERY |
May 1, 2019 | Rainbow | 912 | 2.4 | CHAMBERS CR HATCHERY |
Apr 4, 2019 | Rainbow | 2,028 | 2.6 | CHAMBERS CR HATCHERY |
Jun 15, 2018 | Rainbow | 2,600 | 2.12 | EELLS SPRINGS |
Jun 12, 2018 | Rainbow | 247 | 0.9 | LAKEWOOD HATCHERY |