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Lake Sammamish

King County, Washington

WDFW lists Lake Sammamish in King County at about 4,853 acres, with public access mainly through Lake Sammamish State Park.

N2 mi
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Surface area4,853 acres
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Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Largemouth Bass●●○○○

Smallmouth Bass●●●○○

Yellow Perch●●○○○

Cutthroat Trout●●●○○

Resident coastal cutthroat

Boat launches

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

  • Lake Sammamish State ParkPublic
    Multi-lane boat launch on the south shore; tie-up floats and shore fishing year-round; no fishing piersDirections ↗
  • 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 Sammamish 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

  • Shore and float fishing is available year-round at the state park.
  • Kokanee and sockeye are closed to fishing; check the WDFW rules before targeting salmon.

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