Munn Lake fishing

Munn Lake fishing is stocked with Cutthroat Trout and Rainbow Trout on a natural lake. Also recorded: Brown Trout, Largemouth Bass, Yellow Perch, Bluegill, Black Crappie, and Brown Bullhead. It is stocked about 5.5 times a year since 2025, most often in January and April. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout and Largemouth Bass, dawn, day, and dusk for Brown Trout, Yellow Perch, and Bluegill, and dawn, dusk, and night for Black Crappie.

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Last stocked
October 30, 2026
· Rainbow Trout
Plants on record
12
Since 2025
Species stocked
2 (+6 also recorded)
Average size
16.7 in
Surface acres
30

Fish at Munn Lake

2 stocked · 6 confirmed present

Around the dates Munn Lake is stocked, Open-Meteo's 2016-2025 archive puts mean air temperature at 40.3°F in January, 48.5°F in April, 61°F in September, 44.8°F in November. That is air temperature at these coordinates, not water temperature. Open-Meteo

Rainbow Trout Stocked · 7 plants · last April 15, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked April 15, 2026 · avg 17.7 in · 7 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Rainbow Trout species guide
Cutthroat Trout Stocked · 4 plants · last December 4, 2025

Last stocked December 4, 2025 · avg 14.9 in · 4 plants

Cutthroat Trout species guide

The lake offers excellent fishing for rainbow trout between 10-20 inches, and brown trout can also be caught. It also supports naturally reproducing Largemouth Bass, Yellow Perch, Bluegill Sunfish, and Black Crappie. Brown trout are found on the lake's margins in shaded areas, caught by casting and retrieving artificial minnow imitations. (wdfw.wa.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)

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How Munn Lake is stocked

Source: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.

About 94 reported fish per acre, 12th most of 14 lakes in Thurston County with both a fish count and a surface area.

Fish stocked in 2025

2,412

Fish stocked in 2026

400

Stocking history

Source: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
October 30, 2026Rainbow Trout50019.5 inreport
April 15, 2026Rainbow Trout20012.5 inreport
January 15, 2026Rainbow Trout20022.9 inreport
December 4, 2025Cutthroat Trout30016.6 inreport
November 25, 2025Rainbow Trout25012.3 inreport
November 20, 2025Rainbow Trout17519.2 inreport
October 30, 2025Rainbow Trout55019.2 inreport
September 29, 2025Cutthroat Trout10015.5 inreport
September 29, 2025Cutthroat Trout22512.2 inreport
April 15, 2025Rainbow Trout50013 inreport
February 6, 2025Rainbow Trout21224.8 inreport
January 8, 2025Cutthroat Trout10015.3 inreport

Access and facts

Water type
natural lake
Nearest town
Tumwater
Facilities
restrooms

WDFW access at 1921 65th Ave SE, just northeast of the Olympia Regional Airport. Shore fishing is limited to the area around the launch.

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

About Munn Lake

According to Northwest Fishing Reports, Munn Lake is fair for 8- to 10-inch rainbows, and good for largemouth bass and bluegill as the water warms. (northwestfishingreports.com, accessed September 22, 2026)

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Nearest lakes

Ward Lake 1.7 mi last stocked April 21, 2026 Hicks Lake 4.5 mi last stocked April 21, 2026 Black Lake 4.7 mi last stocked April 15, 2026 Pattison Lake 4.9 mi last stocked April 24, 2026 Offutt Lake 5.3 mi last stocked May 15, 2026

Common questions

What fish are at Munn Lake?

Fishing Munn Lake usually means Rainbow Trout: Rainbow Trout accounts for 7 of 11 plants on record, ahead of Cutthroat Trout. Rainbow Trout was last stocked April 15, 2026, averaging 17.7 in. Cutthroat Trout was last stocked December 4, 2025, averaging 14.9 in. Brown Trout, Largemouth Bass, Yellow Perch, and Bluegill, plus 2 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is Munn Lake stocked?

Last stocked October 30, 2026. It is stocked about 5.5 times a year since 2025, most often in January and April. About 94 reported fish per acre, 12th most of 14 lakes in Thurston County with both a fish count and a surface area.

How big are the fish stocked at Munn Lake?

Stocked fish average 16.7 in. Rainbow Trout average 17.7 in. Cutthroat Trout average 14.9 in.

How do you get on Munn Lake?

The nearest town is Tumwater. Facilities include restrooms. WDFW access at 1921 65th Ave SE, just northeast of the Olympia Regional Airport. Shore fishing is limited to the area around the launch.

Which lakes near Munn Lake were stocked more recently?

Ward Lake (1.7 mi), Hicks Lake (4.5 mi), Pattison Lake (4.9 mi), and Offutt Lake (5.3 mi) were stocked more recently. Ward Lake is also stocked with Cutthroat Trout and Rainbow Trout, Hicks Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Pattison Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, and Offutt Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.

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