Jackson Lake fishing

Jackson Lake fishing is stocked with Rainbow Trout on a natural lake. It is stocked about 2 times a year since 2025, most often in April and May. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.

Illustration, not a photo of this lake
Last stocked
June 1, 2026
121 days ago · Rainbow Trout
Plants on record
4
Since 2025
Species recorded
1
Average size
10.9 in
Surface acres
14.8
Elevation
199 ft

Fish at Jackson Lake

1 stocked · 1 confirmed present

Rainbow Trout Stocked · 4 plants · last June 1, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked June 1, 2026 · avg 10.9 in · 4 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Rainbow Trout species guide

How Jackson Lake is stocked

Source: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.

About 251 reported fish per acre, 4th most of 20 lakes in Pierce County with both a fish count and a surface area.

Fish stocked in 2025

1,116

Fish stocked in 2026

2,596

Stocking history

Source: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
June 1, 2026 Rainbow Trout 1,796 11.7 in report
April 21, 2026 Rainbow Trout 800 10.4 in report
May 13, 2025 Rainbow Trout 552 11.4 in report
April 22, 2025 Rainbow Trout 564 10.1 in report

Access and facts

Water type
natural lake
Shore access
Yes
Boat ramp
Yes

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

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Nearest lakes

Bay Lake 3.1 mi last stocked May 19, 2026 Benson Lake 7.8 mi last stocked April 13, 2026 Carney Lake 8 mi last stocked June 2, 2026 Trails End Lake 8.3 mi last stocked May 21, 2026 Spencer Lake 8.9 mi last stocked May 20, 2026

Camping near Jackson Lake

Campgrounds within 15 miles of Jackson Lake's mapped point, nearest first: Penrose Point State Park camping (2.4 miles), Joemma Beach State Park camping (4.6 miles), Jarrell Cove State Park camping (5.2 miles), Hope Island Marine State Park - Mason County camping (10 miles), and Belfair State Park camping (11 miles), each with its own campground page on campgroundsdb.com.

Straight-line distances.

Common questions

What fish are at Jackson Lake?

Fishing Jackson Lake usually means Rainbow Trout. All 4 plants on record are Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout was last stocked June 1, 2026, averaging 10.9 in.

When is Jackson Lake stocked?

Last stocked June 1, 2026. It is stocked about 2 times a year since 2025, most often in April and May. About 251 reported fish per acre, 4th most of 20 lakes in Pierce County with both a fish count and a surface area.

How big are the fish stocked at Jackson Lake?

Rainbow Trout stocked at Jackson Lake average 10.9 in.

How do you get on Jackson Lake?

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

Which lakes near Jackson Lake were stocked more recently?

Carney Lake (8 mi) was stocked more recently. Carney Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.

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