Yellow Perch is recorded in 12 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, Yellow Perch peaks around Olympia in January, April, May, June, and December. In November the calendar puts it at “Good”.
Where to catch Yellow Perch near Olympia
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Lake Lawrence
Lake Lawrence is a 41-minute drive from downtown Olympia. Launch at Lake Lawrence, the public ramp on Lake Lawrence closest to downtown (≈ 20.3 mi). Public access on Lake Lawrence: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 25 ft. Recorded here: Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Channel Catfish, and Cutthroat Trout.
5. Spanaway Lake
Spanaway Lake is a 34-minute drive from downtown Olympia. Surveyed depths reach 25 ft. Recorded here: Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Rock Bass, and Brown Bullhead.
6. Lake Tapps
Lake Tapps is a 51-minute drive from downtown Olympia. Launch at Allan Yorke Park, the public ramp on Lake Tapps closest to downtown (≈ 35.8 mi). Public access on Lake Tapps: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 80 ft. Recorded here: Rainbow Trout, Bluegill, Yellow Perch, and Rock Bass.
