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Waughop Lake

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Washington, United States

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Largemouth bass

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Common carp

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Largemouth bass

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General info

Waughop Lake is a lake located in Pierce County, Washington, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Common carp, and Pumpkinseed.

Location

47°10′14.2″N 122°33′52.1″W
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Official website

wdfw.wa.gov

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Fishing regulations at Waughop Lake, WA

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Washington can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

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Artondale

9.8 miles away

Frederickson

11.1 miles away

Fife Heights

12.0 miles away

Roy

12.0 miles away

Dash Point

12.1 miles away

Elk Plain

12.7 miles away

Puyallup

12.9 miles away

South Hill

13.6 miles away

Edgewood

13.8 miles away

South Creek

14.3 miles away

Federal Way

14.4 miles away

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FAQ about Waughop Lake fishing

📍 Where is Waughop Lake located?
Waughop Lake is a lake located in Pierce County, Washington, United States. Its coordinates are:
47°10′14.2″N 122°33′52.1″W
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🎣 Where on Waughop Lake is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on Waughop Lake by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
🐟 What species are in Waughop Lake?
The most common species in Waughop Lake are:
📢 What are the latest Waughop Lake fishing reports?
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🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at Waughop Lake?

Fishing in Washington requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Licenses include resident and non-resident, annual, short-term, and combination options, purchasable online or at authorized vendors.

In Washington, no fishing license is required for anglers under 15. Residents 70 and older qualify for a discounted license. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

  • Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license

  • Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations

  • Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

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