Rainbow Trout is recorded in 16 of the 18 spots within 75 minutes of Olympia. 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 Olympia in January, February, March, November, and December. In November the calendar puts it at “Peak”.
Where to catch Rainbow Trout near Olympia
1. Black Lake
Black Lake is a 12-minute drive from downtown Olympia. Launch at Black Lake, the public ramp on Black Lake closest to downtown (≈ 5.7 mi). Public access on Black Lake: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 28 ft. Recorded here: Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Black Crappie, and Walleye.
2. Long Lake
Long Lake is a 15-minute drive from downtown Olympia. Launch at Long Lake, the public ramp on Long Lake closest to downtown (≈ 5.6 mi). Public access on Long Lake: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 20 ft. Recorded here: Brook Trout, Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, and Bluegill.
3. American Lake
American Lake is a 24-minute drive from downtown Olympia. Launch at American Lake, the public ramp on American Lake closest to downtown (≈ 16.3 mi). Public access on American Lake: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 90 ft. Recorded here: Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Pumpkinseed, and Rock Bass.
4. Lake Saint Clair
Lake Saint Clair is a 23-minute drive from downtown Olympia. Launch at Lake Saint Clair, the public ramp on Lake Saint Clair closest to downtown (≈ 8.9 mi). Public access on Lake Saint Clair: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 110 ft. Recorded here: Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Brown Trout, and Channel Catfish.
5. Pattison Lake
Pattison Lake is a 20-minute drive from downtown Olympia. Launch at Pattison Lake, the public ramp on Pattison Lake closest to downtown (≈ 6.8 mi). Public access on Pattison Lake: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 20 ft. Recorded here: Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Brook Trout, and Cutthroat Trout.
6. Summit Lake
Summit Lake is a 22-minute drive from downtown Olympia. Launch at Summit Lake, the public ramp on Summit Lake closest to downtown (≈ 10.4 mi). Public access on Summit Lake: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 100 ft. Recorded here: Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Brown Bullhead, and Yellow Perch.
