Offutt Lake fishing

Offutt Lake fishing has Rainbow Trout on the stocking report. Also recorded: Coastal Cutthroat Trout, Brown Trout, Largemouth Bass, Yellow Perch, Brown Bullhead, and Pumpkinseed. It is stocked about 6.5 times a year since 2025, most often in February and April. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout and Largemouth Bass, dawn, day, and dusk for Brown Trout and Yellow Perch, and dusk and night for Brown Bullhead.

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Last stocked
May 15, 2026
· Rainbow Trout
Plants on record
13
Since 2025
Species stocked
1 (+6 also recorded)
Average size
14.6 in
Surface acres
192
Elevation
236 ft

Fish at Offutt Lake

1 stocked · 6 confirmed present

Around the dates Offutt Lake is stocked, Open-Meteo's 2016-2025 archive puts mean air temperature at 48.4°F in April, 39.7°F in February, 43.5°F in March, 55.1°F in May. That is air temperature at these coordinates, not water temperature. Open-Meteo

Rainbow Trout Stocked · 13 plants · last May 15, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked May 15, 2026 · avg 14.6 in · 13 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Rainbow Trout species guide

The lake also supports naturally reproducing populations of largemouth bass, yellow perch, and brown bullhead catfish. (wdfw.wa.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)

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How Offutt Lake is stocked

Source: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.

About 215 reported fish per acre, 3rd most of 14 lakes in Thurston County with both a fish count and a surface area.

Fish stocked in 2025

21,269

Fish stocked in 2026

20,002

Stocking history

Source: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
May 15, 2026Rainbow Trout50212.8 inreport
April 18, 2026Rainbow Trout11,20010.2 inreport
April 6, 2026Rainbow Trout4,50010 inreport
March 10, 2026Rainbow Trout3,50010 inreport
January 23, 2026Rainbow Trout30022.9 inreport
November 24, 2025Rainbow Trout1,00015.2 inreport
September 29, 2025Rainbow Trout80913 inreport
May 15, 2025Rainbow Trout52013 inreport
April 21, 2025Rainbow Trout10,70011 inreport
April 4, 2025Rainbow Trout4,5009.4 inreport
March 10, 2025Rainbow Trout3,50011.5 inreport
February 19, 2025Rainbow Trout12025.5 inreport
February 18, 2025Rainbow Trout12025.5 inreport

Access and facts

Facilities
restrooms, dock

Bank fishing covers about 100 feet of shore by the ramp. Offutt Lake Resort on the east shore rents boats and docks.

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

About Offutt Lake

Shoreline access is limited to approximately 100 feet of bank area around the boat ramp. (wdfw.wa.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)

According to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, sport fishing at Offutt Lake is "good" for stocked rainbow trout, cutthroat trout, and the occasional brown trout. (wdfw.wa.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)

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Nearest lakes

McIntosh Lake 4.5 mi last stocked April 21, 2026 Munn Lake 5.3 mi last stocked April 15, 2026 Pattison Lake 5.9 mi last stocked April 24, 2026 Ward Lake 6.7 mi last stocked April 21, 2026 Hicks Lake 7.4 mi last stocked April 21, 2026

Common questions

What fish are at Offutt Lake?

Fishing Offutt Lake usually means Rainbow Trout. All 13 plants on record are Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout was last stocked May 15, 2026, averaging 14.6 in. Coastal Cutthroat Trout, Brown Trout, Largemouth Bass, and Yellow Perch, plus 2 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is Offutt Lake stocked?

Last stocked May 15, 2026. It is stocked about 6.5 times a year since 2025, most often in February and April. About 215 reported fish per acre, 3rd most of 14 lakes in Thurston County with both a fish count and a surface area.

How big are the fish stocked at Offutt Lake?

Rainbow Trout stocked at Offutt Lake average 14.6 in.

How do you get on Offutt Lake?

Facilities include restrooms and dock. Bank fishing covers about 100 feet of shore by the ramp. Offutt Lake Resort on the east shore rents boats and docks.

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