Florence Lake fishing

Florence Lake fishing is stocked with Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Largemouth Bass, and Bluegill on a natural lake. It is stocked once in 2025, most often in April. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout and Largemouth Bass and dawn, day, and dusk for Brown Trout.

Illustration, not a photo of this lake
Last stocked
April 15, 2025
533 days ago · Rainbow Trout
Plants on record
1
Since 2025
Species recorded
1
Average size
10 in
Surface acres
64.9
Elevation
200 ft

Fish at Florence Lake

1 stocked · 4 confirmed present

Rainbow Trout Stocked · 1 plant · last April 15, 2025 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked April 15, 2025 · avg 10 in · 1 plant

Best: dawn, dusk

Rainbow Trout species guide
Bluegill Confirmed present
Bluegill species guide
Brown trout Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk

Best: dawn, day, dusk

Brown trout species guide
Largemouth bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk

Best: dawn, dusk

Largemouth bass species guide

How Florence Lake is stocked

Source: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.

About 31 reported fish per acre, 18th most of 20 lakes in Pierce County with both a fish count and a surface area.

Stocking history

Source: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
April 15, 2025 Rainbow Trout 2,000 10 in report

Access and facts

Water type
natural lake
Shore access
Yes
Boat ramp
Yes

Shoreline access: Good. Limited shoreline access

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Nearest lakes

Lake Louise 5.6 mi last stocked June 5, 2026 American Lake 6.2 mi last stocked June 22, 2026 Bay Lake 6.3 mi last stocked May 19, 2026 Steilacoom Lake 7.3 mi last stocked April 2, 2026 Jackson Lake 9.3 mi last stocked June 1, 2026

Camping near Florence Lake

Campgrounds within 15 miles of Florence Lake's mapped point, nearest first: Penrose Point State Park camping (6.9 miles), Joemma Beach State Park camping (6.9 miles), Hope Island Marine State Park - Mason County camping (11.4 miles), and Jarrell Cove State Park camping (12.3 miles), each with its own campground page on campgroundsdb.com.

Straight-line distances.

Common questions

What fish are at Florence Lake?

Fishing Florence Lake usually means Rainbow Trout. The one plant on record is Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout was last stocked April 15, 2025, averaging 10 in. Bluegill, Brown trout, and Largemouth bass are recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is Florence Lake stocked?

Last stocked April 15, 2025. It is stocked once in 2025, most often in April. About 31 reported fish per acre, 18th most of 20 lakes in Pierce County with both a fish count and a surface area.

How big are the fish stocked at Florence Lake?

Rainbow Trout stocked at Florence Lake average 10 in.

How do you get on Florence Lake?

Shore fishing is available and there is a boat ramp. Shoreline access: Good. Limited shoreline access.

Which lakes near Florence Lake were stocked more recently?

Lake Louise (5.6 mi), American Lake (6.2 mi), Bay Lake (6.3 mi), Steilacoom Lake (7.3 mi), and Jackson Lake (9.3 mi) were stocked more recently. Lake Louise is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, American Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Bay Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Steilacoom Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, and Jackson Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.

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