Spanaway Lake fishing

Spanaway Lake fishing is stocked with Rainbow Trout, Largemouth Bass, Rock bass, and Smallmouth bass on a natural lake. It is stocked about 1.5 times a year since 2025, most often in February and March. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.

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Last stocked
February 24, 2026
218 days ago · Rainbow Trout
Plants on record
3
Since 2025
Species recorded
1
Average size
10 in
Surface acres
250.9
Elevation
318 ft

Fish at Spanaway Lake

1 stocked · 4 confirmed present

Rainbow Trout Stocked · 3 plants · last February 24, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked February 24, 2026 · avg 10 in · 3 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

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

Best: dawn, dusk

Largemouth bass species guide
Rock bass Confirmed present
Rock bass species guide
Smallmouth bass Confirmed present
Smallmouth bass species guide

How Spanaway Lake is stocked

Source: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.

About 120 reported fish per acre, 12th most of 20 lakes in Pierce County with both a fish count and a surface area.

Fish stocked in 2025

15,000

Fish stocked in 2026

15,000

Stocking history

Source: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
February 24, 2026 Rainbow Trout 15,000 10 in report
March 11, 2025 Rainbow Trout 12,500 10 in report
February 20, 2025 Rainbow Trout 2,500 10 in report

Access and facts

Water type
natural lake
Shore access
Yes

Shoreline access: Good. Shoreline access is good in Spanaway Park

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Nearest lakes

Steilacoom Lake 5.3 mi last stocked April 2, 2026 American Lake 5.8 mi last stocked June 22, 2026 Lake Louise 6.7 mi last stocked June 5, 2026 Lake Bradley 8.5 mi last stocked June 22, 2026 Florence Lake 11.9 mi last stocked April 15, 2025

Common questions

What fish are at Spanaway Lake?

Fishing Spanaway Lake usually means Rainbow Trout. All 3 plants on record are Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout was last stocked February 24, 2026, averaging 10 in. Largemouth bass, Rock bass, and Smallmouth bass are recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is Spanaway Lake stocked?

Last stocked February 24, 2026. It is stocked about 1.5 times a year since 2025, most often in February and March. About 120 reported fish per acre, 12th most of 20 lakes in Pierce County with both a fish count and a surface area.

How big are the fish stocked at Spanaway Lake?

Rainbow Trout stocked at Spanaway Lake average 10 in.

How do you get on Spanaway Lake?

Shore fishing is available. Shoreline access: Good. Shoreline access is good in Spanaway Park.

Which lakes near Spanaway Lake were stocked more recently?

Steilacoom Lake (5.3 mi), American Lake (5.8 mi), Lake Louise (6.7 mi), and Lake Bradley (8.5 mi) were stocked more recently. Steilacoom Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, American Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Lake Louise is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, and Lake Bradley is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.

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