McIntosh Lake fishing

McIntosh Lake fishing is stocked with Rainbow Trout, Largemouth Bass, Brown bullhead, and Yellow perch on a natural lake. It is stocked about 2.5 times a year since 2025, most often in April and May. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.

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Last stocked
April 21, 2026
162 days ago · Rainbow Trout
Plants on record
5
Since 2025
Species recorded
1
Average size
10.7 in
Surface acres
109.6
Elevation
334 ft

Fish at McIntosh Lake

1 stocked · 4 confirmed present

Rainbow Trout Stocked · 5 plants · last April 21, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked April 21, 2026 · avg 10.7 in · 5 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Rainbow Trout species guide
Brown bullhead Confirmed present
Brown bullhead species guide
Largemouth bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk

Best: dawn, dusk

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

How McIntosh Lake is stocked

Source: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.

About 127 reported fish per acre, 9th most of 14 lakes in Thurston County with both a fish count and a surface area.

Fish stocked in 2025

7,374

Fish stocked in 2026

6,500

Stocking history

Source: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
April 21, 2026 Rainbow Trout 3,000 10.4 in report
April 16, 2026 Rainbow Trout 3,500 10.4 in report
May 29, 2025 Rainbow Trout 1,269 10.6 in report
April 22, 2025 Rainbow Trout 3,085 10.9 in report
April 16, 2025 Rainbow Trout 3,020 11 in report

Access and facts

Water type
natural lake
Shore access
Yes
Boat ramp
Yes

Shoreline access: Good. Shore access is limited to WDFW access area. WDFW maintains a public water access area on this lake.

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Nearest lakes

Offutt Lake 4.5 mi last stocked May 15, 2026 Pattison Lake 8.9 mi last stocked April 24, 2026 Lake Lawrence 9.3 mi last stocked May 27, 2026 Lake St. Clair 9.5 mi last stocked May 6, 2026 Munn Lake 9.7 mi last stocked April 15, 2026

Camping near McIntosh Lake

Campgrounds within 15 miles of McIntosh Lake's mapped point, nearest first: Millersylvania State Park camping (7.6 miles), Margaret McKenny Campground (14.4 miles), and Southwest Washington Fairgrounds Park Campground (14.9 miles), each with its own campground page on campgroundsdb.com.

Straight-line distances.

Common questions

What fish are at McIntosh Lake?

Fishing McIntosh Lake usually means Rainbow Trout. All 5 plants on record are Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout was last stocked April 21, 2026, averaging 10.7 in. Brown bullhead, Largemouth bass, and Yellow perch are recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is McIntosh Lake stocked?

Last stocked April 21, 2026. It is stocked about 2.5 times a year since 2025, most often in April and May. About 127 reported fish per acre, 9th most of 14 lakes in Thurston County with both a fish count and a surface area.

How big are the fish stocked at McIntosh Lake?

Rainbow Trout stocked at McIntosh Lake average 10.7 in.

How do you get on McIntosh Lake?

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

Which lakes near McIntosh Lake were stocked more recently?

Offutt Lake (4.5 mi), Pattison Lake (8.9 mi), Lake Lawrence (9.3 mi), and Lake St. Clair (9.5 mi) were stocked more recently. Offutt Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Pattison Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Lake Lawrence is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, and Lake St. Clair is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.

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