Lake Terrell fishing

Lake Terrell fishing is stocked with Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Brown bullhead, Channel catfish, and 2 more on a natural lake. It is stocked about 2.5 times a year since 2025, most often in February and March. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.

Illustration, not a photo of this lake
Last stocked
March 26, 2026
188 days ago · Rainbow Trout
Plants on record
5
Since 2025
Species recorded
1
Average size
13.3 in
Surface acres
321.3
Elevation
216 ft

Fish at Lake Terrell

1 stocked · 8 confirmed present

Rainbow Trout Stocked · 5 plants · last March 26, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked March 26, 2026 · avg 13.3 in · 5 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Rainbow Trout species guide
Bluegill Confirmed present
Bluegill species guide
Brown bullhead Confirmed present
Brown bullhead species guide
Channel catfish Confirmed present
Channel catfish species guide
Coastal cutthroat trout Confirmed present
Coastal cutthroat trout species guide
Largemouth bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk

Best: dawn, dusk

Largemouth bass species guide
Pumpkinseed Confirmed present
Pumpkinseed species guide
Yellow perch Confirmed present
Yellow perch species guide

How Lake Terrell is stocked

Source: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.

About 16 reported fish per acre, 6th most of 7 lakes in Whatcom County with both a fish count and a surface area.

Fish stocked in 2025

2,618

Fish stocked in 2026

2,550

Stocking history

Source: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
March 26, 2026 Rainbow Trout 1,500 12.2 in report
February 11, 2026 Rainbow Trout 300 14.5 in report
February 10, 2026 Rainbow Trout 750 14.5 in report
March 21, 2025 Rainbow Trout 1,640 11.4 in report
January 31, 2025 Rainbow Trout 978 14 in report

Access and facts

Water type
natural lake
Shore access
Yes
Boat ramp
Yes

Shoreline access: Good. Fishing dock at WDFW boat launch, undeveloped shoreline. WDFW maintains a public water access area on this lake.

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Nearest lakes

Toad Lake 14.1 mi last stocked April 23, 2026 Lake Fazon 14.4 mi last stocked February 9, 2026 Lake Padden 14.9 mi last stocked April 24, 2026 Squalicum Lake 15.9 mi last stocked April 24, 2026 Cascade Lake 16.6 mi last stocked April 22, 2026

Camping near Lake Terrell

Campgrounds within 15 miles of Lake Terrell's mapped point, nearest first: Birch Bay State Park camping (4.6 miles), Matia Island Marine State Park camping (10.6 miles), Clark Island Marine State Park camping (11.9 miles), Sucia Island Marine State Park camping (12.5 miles), and Patos Island Marine State Park camping (13.5 miles), each with its own campground page on campgroundsdb.com.

Straight-line distances.

Common questions

What fish are at Lake Terrell?

Fishing Lake Terrell usually means Rainbow Trout. All 5 plants on record are Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout was last stocked March 26, 2026, averaging 13.3 in. Bluegill, Brown bullhead, Channel catfish, and Coastal cutthroat trout, plus 3 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is Lake Terrell stocked?

Last stocked March 26, 2026. It is stocked about 2.5 times a year since 2025, most often in February and March. About 16 reported fish per acre, 6th most of 7 lakes in Whatcom County with both a fish count and a surface area.

How big are the fish stocked at Lake Terrell?

Rainbow Trout stocked at Lake Terrell average 13.3 in.

How do you get on Lake Terrell?

Shore fishing is available and there is a boat ramp. Shoreline access: Good. Fishing dock at WDFW boat launch, undeveloped shoreline. WDFW maintains a public water access area on this lake.

Which lakes near Lake Terrell were stocked more recently?

Toad Lake (14.1 mi), Lake Padden (14.9 mi), Squalicum Lake (15.9 mi), and Cascade Lake (16.6 mi) were stocked more recently. Toad Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Lake Padden is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Squalicum Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, and Cascade Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.

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