Rainbow Trout Stocked · 8 plants · last May 18, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk Island Lake fishing
Island Lake fishing has Cutthroat Trout and Rainbow Trout on the stocking report. Also recorded: Largemouth Bass. It is stocked about 5.5 times a year since 2025, most often in January and March. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.
- Last stocked
- May 18, 2026
- · Rainbow Trout
- Plants on record
- 11
- Since 2025
- Species stocked
- 2 (+1 also recorded)
- Average size
- 15.4 in
- Surface acres
- 41.2
- Elevation
- 220 ft
Fish at Island Lake
Around the dates Island Lake is stocked, Open-Meteo's 2016-2025 archive puts mean air temperature at 40.8°F in January, 44.1°F in March, 49°F in April, 61.2°F in September. That is air temperature at these coordinates, not water temperature. Open-Meteo
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 8 plants · last May 18, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk 
Cutthroat Trout Stocked · 3 plants · last December 18, 2025 Last stocked December 18, 2025 · avg 15.8 in · 3 plants
Cutthroat Trout species guide
Largemouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Largemouth Bass species guideFishing for Largemouth Bass is also available. (wdfw.wa.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)
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How Island Lake is stocked
About 155 reported fish per acre, the most of 8 lakes in Kitsap County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Fish stocked in 2025
3,535
Fish stocked in 2026
2,840
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 525 | 12.9 in | report |
| April 27, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 245 | 12.7 in | report |
| March 9, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 2,030 | 10.5 in | report |
| February 5, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 40 | 22.9 in | report |
| December 18, 2025 | Cutthroat Trout | 200 | 16.6 in | report |
| September 24, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 800 | 14.1 in | report |
| September 24, 2025 | Cutthroat Trout | 100 | 15.5 in | report |
| April 28, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 245 | 12.9 in | report |
| March 10, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 2,050 | 10.3 in | report |
| January 24, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 40 | 25.5 in | report |
| January 7, 2025 | Cutthroat Trout | 100 | 15.3 in | report |
Access and facts
- Nearest town
- Poulsbo
- Facilities
- restrooms, dock
Kitsap County's 23-acre Island Lake Park (1087 NW Island Lake Rd, Poulsbo) has a fishing pier on the shoreline west of the swim area and a hand-carry launch for canoes and kayaks beside the community building. Bank access is good throughout the park.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife before you go.
About Island Lake
Anglers should note that access to Island Lake is limited until Kitsap County Park opens. (wdfw.wa.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)
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Common questions
What fish are at Island Lake?
Fishing Island Lake usually means Rainbow Trout: Rainbow Trout accounts for 8 of 11 plants on record, ahead of Cutthroat Trout. Rainbow Trout was last stocked May 18, 2026, averaging 15.2 in. Cutthroat Trout was last stocked December 18, 2025, averaging 15.8 in. Largemouth Bass is recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Island Lake stocked?
Last stocked May 18, 2026. It is stocked about 5.5 times a year since 2025, most often in January and March. About 155 reported fish per acre, the most of 8 lakes in Kitsap County with both a fish count and a surface area.
How big are the fish stocked at Island Lake?
Stocked fish average 15.4 in. Rainbow Trout average 15.2 in. Cutthroat Trout average 15.8 in.
How do you get on Island Lake?
The nearest town is Poulsbo. Facilities include restrooms and dock. Kitsap County's 23-acre Island Lake Park (1087 NW Island Lake Rd, Poulsbo) has a fishing pier on the shoreline west of the swim area and a hand-carry launch for canoes and kayaks beside the community building. Bank access is good throughout the park.
Which lakes near Island Lake were stocked more recently?
Tiger Lake (14 mi) was stocked more recently. Tiger Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.