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Charlton Lake

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

Washington, United States

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Top fish species at Charlton Lake

Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
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Spotted bass

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

18 in · 2 lb

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General info

Charlton Lake is a lake located in Pierce County, Washington, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass.

Location

47°10′3.6″N 122°27′41″W
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Fishing regulations at Charlton 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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Reviews of Charlton Lake

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Cities nearby

Parkland

2.1 miles away

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3.2 miles away

Summit

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University Place

5.1 miles away

Spanaway

5.1 miles away

Tacoma

5.2 miles away

Fort Lewis

7.0 miles away

Frederickson

7.1 miles away

Puyallup

8.1 miles away

Ketron Island

8.2 miles away

Fife Heights

8.3 miles away

South Hill

8.9 miles away

Ruston

9.3 miles away

Edgewood

9.4 miles away

Elk Plain

9.6 miles away

Wollochet

9.6 miles away

DuPont

9.8 miles away

Dash Point

10.3 miles away

Lakeland South

11.3 miles away

Federal Way

11.4 miles away

Anderson Island

11.4 miles away

South Creek

12.1 miles away

Graham

12.4 miles away

Roy

12.4 miles away

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FAQ about Charlton Lake fishing

Charlton Lake is a lake located in Pierce County, Washington, United States. Its coordinates are:
47°10′3.6″N 122°27′41″W
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Find the best fishing spots on Charlton 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.
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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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