Lake Aberdeen fishing

Lake Aberdeen fishing has Rainbow Trout on the stocking report. Also recorded: Coastal Cutthroat Trout, Largemouth Bass, and Northern Pikeminnow. It is stocked about 9 times a year since 2025, most often in April and June. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.

Lake Aberdeen
Photo: Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
Last stocked
June 12, 2026
· Rainbow Trout
Plants on record
18
Since 2025
Species stocked
1 (+3 also recorded)
Average size
15.1 in
Surface acres
52.1
Elevation
24 ft

Fish at Lake Aberdeen

1 stocked · 3 confirmed present

Around the dates Lake Aberdeen is stocked, Open-Meteo's 2016-2025 archive puts mean air temperature at 47.7°F in April, 57.3°F in June, 53.3°F in May, 59.2°F in September. That is air temperature at these coordinates, not water temperature. Open-Meteo

Rainbow Trout Stocked · 18 plants · last June 12, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked June 12, 2026 · avg 15.1 in · 18 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Rainbow Trout species guide

Lake Aberdeen provides good fishing for 10- to 11-inch Rainbow Trout, including some triploid and jumbo Rainbow Trout averaging 1.5-2 pounds and 4-6 pounds. Anglers might also catch Coastal cutthroat trout, Largemouth bass, and Northern pikeminnow. Rainbow Trout fishing is generally best in spring, extending into June, and improves in fall. Coastal Cutthroat fishing is best in spring and fall. Largemouth bass fishing improves through spring, peaks during spawn, and improves in fall. Northern Pikeminnow fishing peaks in late June and again in late September to early October. (wdfw.wa.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)

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How Lake Aberdeen is stocked

Source: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.

About 278 reported fish per acre, 4th most of 6 lakes in Grays Harbor County with both a fish count and a surface area.

Fish stocked in 2025

9,074

Fish stocked in 2026

5,403

Stocking history

Source: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
June 12, 2026Rainbow Trout76211.3 inreport
June 9, 2026Rainbow Trout24119.5 inreport
June 8, 2026Rainbow Trout10019.5 inreport
June 2, 2026Rainbow Trout20019.1 inreport
June 1, 2026Rainbow Trout80011.3 inreport
May 19, 2026Rainbow Trout80011.6 inreport
April 22, 2026Rainbow Trout66811.3 inreport
April 22, 2026Rainbow Trout1,33211.3 inreport
April 21, 2026Rainbow Trout50017.8 inreport
September 23, 2025Rainbow Trout1,15014.4 inreport
June 3, 2025Rainbow Trout80011.9 inreport
May 23, 2025Rainbow Trout10522.5 inreport
May 20, 2025Rainbow Trout1,25011.3 inreport
May 12, 2025Rainbow Trout2,00011.3 inreport
May 1, 2025Rainbow Trout20022.5 inreport
April 25, 2025Rainbow Trout1,06322.5 inreport
April 24, 2025Rainbow Trout2,16311.3 inreport
April 24, 2025Rainbow Trout34311.5 inreport

Access and facts

Nearest town
Aberdeen
Facilities
dock, restrooms

Reached through the city's Lake Aberdeen Recreation Area, a mostly timbered, primitive site owned by the Aberdeen water department. A rough gravel launch sits on the southwest side; the south shore has the bank access and two docks, and the rest of the shoreline is poor for fishing.

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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife before you go.

About Lake Aberdeen

There is a poor rating for 75% of the shoreline property, although good shoreline access is available along the south shore, including two separate docks. (wdfw.wa.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)

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Photo of Lake Aberdeen
Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0

Nearest lakes

Sylvia Lake 7 mi last stocked June 5, 2026 Failor Lake 13.5 mi last stocked May 20, 2026 Vance Creek Pond #2 (Lake Inez) 15.1 mi last stocked June 9, 2026 Vance Creek Pond #1 (Bowers Lake) 15.6 mi last stocked June 9, 2026 Duck Lake 19.1 mi last stocked May 20, 2026

Common questions

What fish are at Lake Aberdeen?

Fishing Lake Aberdeen usually means Rainbow Trout. All 18 plants on record are Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout was last stocked June 12, 2026, averaging 15.1 in. Coastal Cutthroat Trout, Largemouth Bass, and Northern Pikeminnow are recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is Lake Aberdeen stocked?

Last stocked June 12, 2026. It is stocked about 9 times a year since 2025, most often in April and June. About 278 reported fish per acre, 4th most of 6 lakes in Grays Harbor County with both a fish count and a surface area.

How big are the fish stocked at Lake Aberdeen?

Rainbow Trout stocked at Lake Aberdeen average 15.1 in.

How do you get on Lake Aberdeen?

The nearest town is Aberdeen. Facilities include dock and restrooms. Reached through the city's Lake Aberdeen Recreation Area, a mostly timbered, primitive site owned by the Aberdeen water department. A rough gravel launch sits on the southwest side; the south shore has the bank access and two docks, and the rest of the shoreline is poor for fishing.

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