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Ward Lake

Washington, United States

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Rainbow trout

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Pumpkinseed

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Kokanee salmon

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General info

Ward Lake is a lake located in Thurston County, Washington, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Rainbow trout, and Bluegill.

Location

47Β°00β€²32β€³N 122Β°52β€²32.1β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Ward 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.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching species as of May 5, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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FAQ about Ward Lake fishing

Ward Lake is a lake located in Thurston County, Washington, United States. Its coordinates are:
47Β°00β€²32β€³N 122Β°52β€²32.1β€³W
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