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Lake Samish

Whatcom County, Washington

WDFW lists Lake Samish at 809.9 acres in Whatcom County, with bass, perch and kokanee.

N1 mi
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Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Surface area810 acres
Max depth—
Shoreline—
Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Largemouth Bass●●○○○

Smallmouth Bass●●○○○

Yellow Perch●●○○○

Kokanee●●○○○

Cutthroat Trout●○○○○

resident coastal cutthroat

Boat launches

2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.

  • WDFW accessPublic
    Toilet and boat launch on the east side.Directions ↗
  • More public accessPublic
    See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Lake Samish are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (2026-27 pamphlet on eRegulations) ↗

Rules change, so confirm current limits with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (2026-27 pamphlet on eRegulations) before you fish.

Bait & tackle nearby

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Local tips

  • WDFW launch on the east side is the listed access.

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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.