Rainbow Trout is recorded in 14 of the 17 spots within 75 minutes of Seattle. 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 Seattle in January, February, March, November, and December. In November the calendar puts it at “Peak”.
Where to catch Rainbow Trout near Seattle
1. Lake Washington
Lake Washington is a 6-minute drive from downtown Seattle. Launch at Adams Street Boat Ramp, the public ramp on Lake Washington closest to downtown (≈ 4 mi). Public access on Lake Washington: 3 boat ramps. Surveyed depths reach 220 ft. Recorded here: Rainbow Trout, Lake Trout, Yellow Perch, and Common Carp.
2. Lake Sammamish
Lake Sammamish is a 16-minute drive from downtown Seattle. Canoe & kayak launch — Lake Sammamish: boat ramp on Lake Sammamish, ≈ 12.5 mi from downtown. Public access on Lake Sammamish: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 25 ft. Recorded here: Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Yellow Perch, and Bluegill.
3. Green Lake
Green Lake is a 8-minute drive from downtown Seattle. Surveyed depths reach 24 ft. Recorded here: Rainbow Trout, Channel Catfish, Brown Trout, and Common Carp.
4. Lake Stevens
Lake Stevens is a 41-minute drive from downtown Seattle. Launch at North Cove, the public ramp on Lake Stevens closest to downtown (≈ 30.8 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.
5. American Lake
American Lake is a 51-minute drive from downtown Seattle. Launch at American Lake, the public ramp on American Lake closest to downtown (≈ 35.1 mi). Public access on American Lake: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 90 ft. Recorded here: Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Pumpkinseed, and Rock Bass.
6. Lake Tapps
Lake Tapps is a 44-minute drive from downtown Seattle. Launch at Allan Yorke Park, the public ramp on Lake Tapps closest to downtown (≈ 29.5 mi). Public access on Lake Tapps: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 80 ft. Recorded here: Rainbow Trout, Bluegill, Yellow Perch, and Rock Bass.
