Harts Lake fishing

Harts Lake fishing is stocked with Rainbow Trout, Largemouth Bass, Black crappie, Bluegill, Brown bullhead, and Yellow perch on a natural lake. It is stocked about 2.5 times a year since 2025, most often in March and April. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.

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Last stocked
March 31, 2026
183 days ago · Rainbow Trout
Plants on record
5
Since 2025
Species recorded
1
Average size
10.8 in
Surface acres
111.6
Elevation
351 ft

Fish at Harts Lake

1 stocked · 6 confirmed present

Rainbow Trout Stocked · 5 plants · last March 31, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked March 31, 2026 · avg 10.8 in · 5 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Rainbow Trout species guide
Black crappie Confirmed present
Black crappie species guide
Bluegill Confirmed present
Bluegill species guide
Brown bullhead Confirmed present
Brown bullhead 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 Harts Lake is stocked

Source: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.

About 167 reported fish per acre, 9th most of 20 lakes in Pierce County with both a fish count and a surface area.

Fish stocked in 2025

13,576

Fish stocked in 2026

5,000

Stocking history

Source: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
March 31, 2026 Rainbow Trout 5,000 10 in report
November 25, 2025 Rainbow Trout 576 12.3 in report
April 9, 2025 Rainbow Trout 4,000 10.2 in report
April 8, 2025 Rainbow Trout 4,000 10.2 in report
March 11, 2025 Rainbow Trout 5,000 11.5 in report

Access and facts

Water type
natural lake
Shore access
Yes
Boat ramp
Yes

Shoreline access: Good. Public shore access is limited to the WDFW access area. There is about 150' of accessible shoreline. WDFW maintains a public water access area on this lake.

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Nearest lakes

Clear Lake 4.8 mi last stocked April 22, 2026 Lake Lawrence 5.6 mi last stocked May 27, 2026 Rapjohn Lake 6.1 mi last stocked May 26, 2026 Ohop Lake 9.3 mi last stocked March 31, 2026 Clear Lake 9.6 mi last stocked May 7, 2026

Common questions

What fish are at Harts Lake?

Fishing Harts Lake usually means Rainbow Trout. All 5 plants on record are Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout was last stocked March 31, 2026, averaging 10.8 in. Black crappie, Bluegill, Brown bullhead, and Largemouth bass, plus 1 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is Harts Lake stocked?

Last stocked March 31, 2026. It is stocked about 2.5 times a year since 2025, most often in March and April. About 167 reported fish per acre, 9th most of 20 lakes in Pierce County with both a fish count and a surface area.

How big are the fish stocked at Harts Lake?

Rainbow Trout stocked at Harts Lake average 10.8 in.

How do you get on Harts Lake?

Shore fishing is available and there is a boat ramp. Shoreline access: Good. Public shore access is limited to the WDFW access area. There is about 150' of accessible shoreline. WDFW maintains a public water access area on this lake.

Which lakes near Harts Lake were stocked more recently?

Clear Lake (4.8 mi), Lake Lawrence (5.6 mi), Rapjohn Lake (6.1 mi), and Clear Lake (9.6 mi) were stocked more recently. Clear Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Lake Lawrence is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Rapjohn Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, and Clear Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.

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