Rainbow Trout Stocked · 5 plants · last April 14, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk Horseshoe Lake fishing
Horseshoe Lake fishing has Rainbow Trout on the stocking report. It is stocked about 2.5 times a year since 2025, most often in January and April. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.
- Last stocked
- April 14, 2026
- · Rainbow Trout
- Plants on record
- 5
- Since 2025
- Species recorded
- 1
- Average size
- 16.2 in
- Surface acres
- 40.8
- Elevation
- 273 ft
Fish at Horseshoe Lake
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 5 plants · last April 14, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk Horseshoe Lake has several fish species, including bluegill, largemouth bass, pumpkinseed sunfish, and rainbow trout. (en.wikipedia.org, accessed October 5, 2026)
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How Horseshoe Lake is stocked
About 123 reported fish per acre, 5th most of 8 lakes in Kitsap County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Fish stocked in 2025
2,866
Fish stocked in 2026
2,139
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 14, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 2,100 | 10 in | report |
| February 5, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 39 | 22.9 in | report |
| May 21, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 315 | 11.1 in | report |
| April 16, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 2,511 | 11.4 in | report |
| January 23, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 40 | 25.5 in | report |
Access and facts
Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife before you go.
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Common questions
What fish are at Horseshoe Lake?
Fishing Horseshoe Lake usually means Rainbow Trout. All 5 plants on record are Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout was last stocked April 14, 2026, averaging 16.2 in.
When is Horseshoe Lake stocked?
Last stocked April 14, 2026. It is stocked about 2.5 times a year since 2025, most often in January and April. About 123 reported fish per acre, 5th most of 8 lakes in Kitsap County with both a fish count and a surface area.
How big are the fish stocked at Horseshoe Lake?
Rainbow Trout stocked at Horseshoe Lake average 16.2 in.
Which lakes near Horseshoe Lake were stocked more recently?
Carney Lake (4.5 mi), Devereaux Lake (8.6 mi), Jackson Lake (9.8 mi), and Trails End Lake (10.7 mi) were stocked more recently. Carney Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Devereaux Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Jackson Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, and Trails End Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.