Cain Lake fishing

Cain Lake fishing is stocked with Rainbow Trout, Largemouth Bass, and Yellow perch on a natural lake. It is stocked about 3 times a year since 2025, most often in April. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.

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Last stocked
April 21, 2026
162 days ago · Rainbow Trout
Plants on record
6
Since 2025
Species recorded
1
Average size
10.6 in
Surface acres
71.2
Elevation
395 ft

Fish at Cain Lake

1 stocked · 3 confirmed present

Rainbow Trout Stocked · 6 plants · last April 21, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked April 21, 2026 · avg 10.6 in · 6 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Rainbow 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 Cain Lake is stocked

Source: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.

About 262 reported fish per acre, 2nd most of 7 lakes in Whatcom County with both a fish count and a surface area.

Fish stocked in 2025

9,774

Fish stocked in 2026

8,850

Stocking history

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Source: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
April 21, 2026 Rainbow Trout 4,800 11 in report
April 20, 2026 Rainbow Trout 2,100 11 in report
April 15, 2026 Rainbow Trout 1,950 11 in report
April 16, 2025 Rainbow Trout 3,222 10.4 in report
April 11, 2025 Rainbow Trout 3,360 10.2 in report
April 9, 2025 Rainbow Trout 3,192 10.2 in report
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Access and facts

Water type
natural lake
Shore access
Yes
Boat ramp
Yes

Shoreline access: Good. WDFW access only WDFW maintains a public water access area on this lake.

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Nearest lakes

Lake Padden 7.2 mi last stocked April 24, 2026 Toad Lake 10.2 mi last stocked April 23, 2026 Squalicum Lake 10.3 mi last stocked April 24, 2026 Lake Fazon 15 mi last stocked February 9, 2026 Lake Campbell 19.3 mi last stocked March 26, 2026

Camping near Cain Lake

Campgrounds within 15 miles of Cain Lake's mapped point, nearest first: Lizard Lake camping (3.7 miles), Lily Lake camping (3.9 miles), Larrabee State Park camping (7.4 miles), Lummi Island camping (13 miles), and Bay View State Park camping (13 miles), each with its own campground page on campgroundsdb.com.

Straight-line distances.

Common questions

What fish are at Cain Lake?

Fishing Cain Lake usually means Rainbow Trout. All 6 plants on record are Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout was last stocked April 21, 2026, averaging 10.6 in. Largemouth bass and Yellow perch are recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is Cain Lake stocked?

Last stocked April 21, 2026. It is stocked about 3 times a year since 2025, most often in April. About 262 reported fish per acre, 2nd most of 7 lakes in Whatcom County with both a fish count and a surface area.

How big are the fish stocked at Cain Lake?

Rainbow Trout stocked at Cain Lake average 10.6 in.

How do you get on Cain Lake?

Shore fishing is available and there is a boat ramp. Shoreline access: Good. WDFW access only WDFW maintains a public water access area on this lake.

Which lakes near Cain Lake were stocked more recently?

Lake Padden (7.2 mi), Toad Lake (10.2 mi), and Squalicum Lake (10.3 mi) were stocked more recently. Lake Padden is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Toad Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, and Squalicum Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.

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