Rainbow Trout is recorded in 4 of the 5 spots within 75 minutes of Bellingham. Below are the strongest of them by our score: drive time, depth data, species and public access.
By our bite calendar, Rainbow Trout peaks around Bellingham in January, February, March, November, and December. In November the calendar puts it at “Peak”.
Where to catch Rainbow Trout near Bellingham
1. Lake Campbell
Lake Campbell is a 46-minute drive from downtown Bellingham. Launch at Lake Campbell, the public ramp on Lake Campbell closest to downtown (≈ 22.4 mi). Public access on Lake Campbell: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 15 ft. Recorded here: Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Channel Catfish, and Brown Bullhead.
2. Lake Goodwin
Lake Goodwin is a 60-minute drive from downtown Bellingham. Surveyed depths reach 50 ft. Recorded here: Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Brown Bullhead, and Black Crappie.
3. Lake Stevens
Lake Stevens is a 71-minute drive from downtown Bellingham. Launch at North Cove, the public ramp on Lake Stevens closest to downtown (≈ 54.6 mi). Public access on Lake Stevens: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 150 ft. Recorded here: Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Yellow Perch, and Smallmouth Bass.
4. Lake Cavanaugh
Lake Cavanaugh is a 69-minute drive from downtown Bellingham. Launch at Lake Cavanaugh, the public ramp on Lake Cavanaugh closest to downtown (≈ 38 mi). Public access on Lake Cavanaugh: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 80 ft. Recorded here: Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout, and Largemouth Bass.
