Ballinger Lake fishing

Ballinger Lake fishing is stocked with Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Largemouth Bass, Black crappie, Brown bullhead, and Yellow perch on a natural lake. It is stocked about 3.5 times a year since 2025, most often in March and May. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.

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Last stocked
May 7, 2026
146 days ago · Rainbow Trout
Plants on record
7
Since 2025
Species recorded
1
Average size
12.4 in
Surface acres
100.7
Elevation
282 ft

Fish at Ballinger Lake

1 stocked · 6 confirmed present

Rainbow Trout Stocked · 7 plants · last May 7, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked May 7, 2026 · avg 12.4 in · 7 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Rainbow Trout species guide
Black crappie Confirmed present
Black crappie species guide
Brown bullhead Confirmed present
Brown bullhead species guide
Coastal cutthroat trout Confirmed present
Coastal cutthroat trout species guide
Largemouth bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk

Best: dawn, dusk

Largemouth bass species guide
Yellow perch Confirmed present
Yellow perch species guide

How Ballinger Lake is stocked

Source: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.

About 162 reported fish per acre, 16th most of 27 lakes in Snohomish County with both a fish count and a surface area.

Fish stocked in 2025

9,673

Fish stocked in 2026

6,600

Stocking history

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Source: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
May 7, 2026 Rainbow Trout 3,000 11 in report
March 17, 2026 Rainbow Trout 3,600 11 in report
November 3, 2025 Rainbow Trout 672 14.5 in report
October 27, 2025 Rainbow Trout 672 14.5 in report
October 7, 2025 Rainbow Trout 670 15.3 in report
May 6, 2025 Rainbow Trout 3,795 10.4 in report
March 18, 2025 Rainbow Trout 3,864 10.4 in report
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Access and facts

Water type
natural lake
Shore access
Yes
Boat ramp
Yes

Shoreline access: Good. Public park with a fishing pier

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Nearest lakes

Bitter Lake 4 mi last stocked April 27, 2026 Haller Lake 4.3 mi last stocked April 27, 2026 Martha Alderwood Manor 6.2 mi last stocked April 16, 2026 Lake Serene 6.4 mi last stocked April 17, 2026 Stickney Lake 7.2 mi last stocked April 17, 2026

Common questions

What fish are at Ballinger Lake?

Fishing Ballinger Lake usually means Rainbow Trout. All 7 plants on record are Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout was last stocked May 7, 2026, averaging 12.4 in. Black crappie, Brown bullhead, Coastal cutthroat trout, and Largemouth bass, plus 1 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is Ballinger Lake stocked?

Last stocked May 7, 2026. It is stocked about 3.5 times a year since 2025, most often in March and May. About 162 reported fish per acre, 16th most of 27 lakes in Snohomish County with both a fish count and a surface area.

How big are the fish stocked at Ballinger Lake?

Rainbow Trout stocked at Ballinger Lake average 12.4 in.

How do you get on Ballinger Lake?

Shore fishing is available and there is a boat ramp. Shoreline access: Good. Public park with a fishing pier.

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