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Lake Sutherland

Lake Sutherland is a lake in Washington, near Clallam County.

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Fish species in Lake Sutherland

Official stocking history

Stocking records show that the following fish or strains were stocked here. A historical stocking does not by itself prove that a self-sustaining population remains today.

Lake Sutherland is a smaller Olympic Peninsula lake about ten miles southwest of Port Angeles. Kokanee and resident trout live here, but routine trout stocking has been suspended as part of Elwha fish restoration. Plan around the lake's current fishery rather than a put-and-take trout trip.

Lake facts

  • Size: 351 acres
  • Main fish: Kokanee, coastal cutthroat trout and rainbow trout

Where to fish

Much of the shore is private, so choose a public access before leaving home. A boat lets you search for kokanee with small trolling gear at the depth of a school. Light lures or flies give you another way to fish for permitted trout. Check the fish identification rules before deciding what to keep.

Fishing tips and rules

The listed season runs from the last Saturday in April through October 31, with size restrictions protecting young kokanee and returning sockeye. Read the current wording before fishing. Those protections are tied to the Elwha restoration. Nearby Lake Crescent has different park rules and its own distinct trout, so don't mix the two lakes' fishing information.

Camping and lake access

A picnic at a permitted access or a calm-weather paddle can fit around a short fishing visit. Confirm the site's facilities, launch arrangements and operator before arriving. Limited public shoreline makes planning ahead easier than searching residential roads for somewhere to cast. Stay off private docks and use the lake access you've arranged.

Check the evidence

Sources and what they establish

Source dates describe the evidence, not a live catch forecast. Check the managing authority before planning access or keeping fish.

  • Black Crappie — supporting source

    Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife FishWA

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Bluegill — supporting source

    Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife FishWA

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Brown Bullhead — supporting source

    Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife FishWA

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Coastal Cutthroat Trout — supporting source

    Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife lake fishing prospects

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Sockeye Salmon — supporting source

    Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife lake fishing prospects

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Largemouth Bass — supporting source

    Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife FishWA

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Largescale Sucker — supporting source

    Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife FishWA

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Northern Pikeminnow — supporting source

    Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife FishWA

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Peamouth Chub — supporting source

    Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife FishWA

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Pumpkinseed — supporting source

    Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife FishWA

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Steelhead — supporting source

    Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Fish Plants

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Yellow Perch — supporting source

    Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife FishWA

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

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