Spring Fishing
Rainbow trout is stocked in area waters like Lake Padden and Cain Lake for the opening of their season on the last Saturday in April. Kokanee are also available these lakes, where you can fish until October 31.
Summer Fishing
According to the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife, warm water fish bite best during the summer months. Common species near Bellingham include large mouth bass and perch. These can be fished year-round in most area lakes and rivers.
Fall Fishing
October and November are the best months to catch coho and pink salmon. Anglers fishing near Bellingham can catch these in Whatcom Creek below Maritime Heritage Park. The colder water also brings an increase in trout activity for good fishing. Though some lakes close on October 31, other waters remain open all year for trout fishing.
Winter Fishing
There is limited fishing near Bellingham after late fall, when fish become trickier to catch. Some area waters remain open where you can try for trout, salmon, steelhead and bass.
Article Written By Sarah Shelton
Based in Oregon, Sarah Shelton has worked as a freelance writer since 2008. She enjoys covering travel, home and garden, and automotive topics. Her articles have appeared nationwide with Internet Broadcasting, Adventure Travel and Real Estate Experts. With a major in biology, Shelton received her Bachelor of Science from Fort Lewis College in Durango, Colorado.
