Rainbow Trout Stocked · 12 plants · last April 24, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk Pattison Lake fishing
Pattison Lake fishing has Rainbow Trout on the stocking report. Also recorded: Largemouth Bass, Rock Bass, Yellow Perch, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, and 4 more. It is stocked about 6 times a year since 2025, most often in April and May. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout, Largemouth Bass, and Common Carp, dawn, dusk, and night for Rock Bass and Black Crappie, and dawn, day, and dusk for Yellow Perch, Bluegill, and Brown Trout.
- Last stocked
- April 24, 2026
- · Rainbow Trout
- Plants on record
- 12
- Since 2025
- Species stocked
- 1 (+10 also recorded)
- Average size
- 10.5 in
- Surface acres
- 257
- Elevation
- 161 ft
Fish at Pattison Lake
Around the dates Pattison Lake is stocked, Open-Meteo's 2016-2025 archive puts mean air temperature at 48.5°F in April, 55.4°F in May. That is air temperature at these coordinates, not water temperature. Open-Meteo
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 12 plants · last April 24, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk 
Largemouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Largemouth Bass species guide
Rock Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Rock Bass species guide
Yellow Perch Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Yellow Perch species guide
Black Crappie Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Black Crappie species guide
Bluegill Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Bluegill species guide
Pumpkinseed Confirmed present Best: dusk Best: dusk
Pumpkinseed species guide
Brown Bullhead Confirmed present Best: dusk, night Best: dusk, night
Brown Bullhead species guide Warmouth Confirmed present
Brown Trout Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Brown Trout species guide
Common Carp Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Common Carp species guideThe lake also supports naturally reproducing populations of largemouth bass, yellow perch, black crappie, and rock bass. During surveys, twelve fish taxa were collected including largescale sucker, common carp, brown bullhead, pumpkinseed sunfish, brown trout, bluegill, sculpin, and warmouth. (wdfw.wa.gov, accessed October 5, 2026)(wdfw.wa.gov, accessed October 5, 2026)
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How Pattison Lake is stocked
About 142 reported fish per acre, 7th most of 14 lakes in Thurston County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Fish stocked in 2025
23,456
Fish stocked in 2026
13,140
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 24, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 2,140 | 10 in | report |
| April 22, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 10.7 in | report |
| April 21, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 3,000 | 11.2 in | report |
| April 16, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 6,000 | 10.3 in | report |
| May 29, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 2,230 | 10.6 in | report |
| May 28, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 1,550 | 11.2 in | report |
| May 12, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 10.9 in | report |
| April 17, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 3,701 | 10.3 in | report |
| April 16, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 3,705 | 10.3 in | report |
| April 15, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 2,740 | 9.9 in | report |
| April 9, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 3,800 | 10 in | report |
| April 8, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 3,730 | 10.1 in | report |
Access and facts
- Nearest town
- Lacey, WA
- Facilities
- restrooms
WDFW's access on the east shore has a concrete boat ramp, a parking lot, and a restroom; no camping. Bank fishing is limited to the ramp area. The lake is two basins joined by a narrow channel under a railroad bridge; the smaller north basin is the deeper one.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife before you go.
About Pattison Lake
Samples collected from the lake detected Microcystins levels above state recreation guidelines. (en.wikipedia.org, accessed October 5, 2026)
According to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, Pattison Lake is a high quality warmwater fishery and may be one of the better warmwater fisheries in Thurston County. (wdfw.wa.gov, accessed October 5, 2026)
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Common questions
What fish are at Pattison Lake?
Fishing Pattison Lake usually means Rainbow Trout. All 12 plants on record are Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout was last stocked April 24, 2026, averaging 10.5 in. Largemouth Bass, Rock Bass, Yellow Perch, and Black Crappie, plus 6 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Pattison Lake stocked?
Last stocked April 24, 2026. It is stocked about 6 times a year since 2025, most often in April and May. About 142 reported fish per acre, 7th most of 14 lakes in Thurston County with both a fish count and a surface area.
How big are the fish stocked at Pattison Lake?
Rainbow Trout stocked at Pattison Lake average 10.5 in.
How do you get on Pattison Lake?
The nearest town is Lacey, WA. Facilities include restrooms. WDFW's access on the east shore has a concrete boat ramp, a parking lot, and a restroom; no camping. Bank fishing is limited to the ramp area. The lake is two basins joined by a narrow channel under a railroad bridge; the smaller north basin is the deeper one.
Which lakes near Pattison Lake were stocked more recently?
Lake St. Clair (2.7 mi) and Longs Pond (3.1 mi) were stocked more recently. Lake St. Clair is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Longs Pond is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.