Fishing near Everett, Washington
Snohomish County, population 110,629.
- 2 milesto nearest paged water
- 8launches nearby
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Rods packed and leaving Everett
Everett, a city inside Snohomish County, had 110,629 residents in 2020. No paged water beats Port Gardner for distance, around 2 miles toward the northwest. Lake Stevens, at 1,003 acres, is the widest lake within reach. The shortest tow is 2 miles, to Deadwater Slough boat launch.
Bank anglers can try Everett – 10th Street Marine Park Pier on Port Gardner, 3 miles out. Blackmans Lake, roughly 5 miles out, took WDFW hatchery trout in 2026.
Census 2020 population and Gazetteer point for Everett; miles are straight lines.
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| Lake | Distance | Acres | Launches | WDFW program | Fish WDFW maps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackmans Lake | 5 miles southeast | 61 | 1 | Mixed species – Trout emphasis | rainbow trout, coastal cutthroat trout, largemouth bass |
| Silver Lake (Snohomish County) | 5 miles south | 99 | 0 | Mixed species – Trout emphasis | rainbow trout, kokanee, largemouth bass |
| Lake Stevens | 6 miles northeast | 1,003 | 1 | Mixed species – Trout emphasis | rainbow trout, kokanee, largemouth bass |
| Stickney Lake | 7 miles southwest | 24 | 1 | Mixed species – Trout emphasis | rainbow trout, largemouth bass, yellow perch |
| Cassidy Lake | 7 miles northeast | 123 | 1 | Mixed species – Warmwater emphasis | rainbow trout, coastal cutthroat trout, largemouth bass |
| Lake Serene (Snohomish County) near Picnic Point | 8 miles southwest | 44 | 1 | Mixed species – Trout emphasis | rainbow trout, largemouth bass |
WDFW Fish Washington lowland and high lake layers (surface acres as published, management emphasis, mapped species); retrieved October 31, 2026.
Where Everett anglers find salt water
| Water | Kind | Distance | Launches | Piers and shore | Marine area |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Gardner | regional marine water | 2 miles northwest | 1 | 3 | 8-2 |
| Possession Sound | regional marine water | 6 miles west | 0 | 4 | 8-2 |
| Port Susan and Port Gardner (Marine Area 8-2) | WDFW marine area | 13 miles northwest | 3 | 5 | 8-2 |
| Port Susan | regional marine water | 16 miles northwest | 3 | 1 | 8-2 |
| Admiralty Inlet (Marine Area 9) | WDFW marine area | 20 miles west | 5 | 4 | 9 |
For lakes and rivers the Freshwater license costs $39.95 with Washington residency, $115.85 without it. Marine water needs the Saltwater license instead ($40.71 resident, $81.70 nonresident) or a Combination license covering both.
WDFW Recreational Marine Areas, WDFW and State Parks marine launches, WDFW piers; retrieved October 31, 2026.
River fishing a few turns from Everett
- Snohomish River1 mile, SWIFD lists chinook, chum and coho, 3 WDFW shore or access sites, 2 USGS gauges, 20 mi in Washington
- Pilchuck River7 miles, SWIFD lists chinook, chum and coho, 2 WDFW shore or access sites, 1 USGS gauge, 41 mi in Washington
- South Fork Stillaguamish River13 miles, SWIFD lists chinook, chum and coho, 1 USGS gauge, 53 mi in Washington
- Skykomish River15 miles, SWIFD lists chinook, chum and coho, 4 mapped launches, 3 WDFW shore or access sites, 1 USGS gauge, 29 mi in Washington
- Sammamish River15 miles, SWIFD lists chinook, coho and kokanee, 1 mapped launch, 14 mi in Washington
Gauge stations posting near Everett
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Snohomish River At Snohomish, Wa | 12.88 ft gage height | Nov 1 7:00 pm |
| Pilchuck River Near Snohomish, Wa | 94 cfs, 10.16 ft gage height | Nov 1 6:45 pm |
| Mission Creek Near Tulalip, Wa | 3 cfs, 55.42 ft gage height | Nov 1 7:15 pm |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Nov 1, 2026 7:38 pm ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
USGS NHD flowlines, WDFW SWIFD salmon and steelhead distribution, WDFW and State Parks launches and USGS gauges; retrieved October 31, 2026.
Ramps and lake points near Everett, plotted
- Deadwater Slough boat launchlaunch site, WDFW, 2 miles
- Blackmans Lake boat launchBlackmans Lake, agency not given, 5 miles
- North Cove boat launch on Lake StevensLake Stevens, City of Lake Stevens, 7 miles
- Stickney Lake boat launchStickney Lake, WDFW, 7 miles
- Lake Cassidy boat launchCassidy Lake, WDFW, 7 miles
- Lake Serene boat launchLake Serene, WDFW, 8 miles
- Connor Lake boat launchlaunch site, WDFW, 8 miles
- Martha Lake boat launch on Martha Alderwood ManorMartha Alderwood Manor, WDFW, 8 miles
Spots without a boat around Everett
- Everett – 10th Street Marine Park Pier on Port Gardnerfishing pier, Marine Area 8-2, 3 miles
- Silver Lake fishing pier near Eastmont (north)shore fishing site, Public pier, 5 miles
- Silver Lake shore access near Eastmontshore fishing site, Over 200 feet of shore fishing , 5 miles
- Blackmans Lake fishing piershore fishing site, Fishing dock, additional shore fishing around shallow boat l, 5 miles
- Silver Lake fishing piershore fishing site, Public pier, 5 miles
- Silver Lake fishing piershore fishing site, Public dock, 5 miles
WDFW Facilities layer and the State Parks boat launch layer; retrieved October 31, 2026.
Planted trout around Everett
| Lake | Distance | Latest 2026 plant |
|---|---|---|
| Blackmans Lake | 5 miles | Rainbow, 450 fish at 0.6 per pound, October 15, 2026, Tokul Cr Hatchery |
| Stickney Lake | 7 miles | Rainbow, 2,200 fish at 2 per pound, April 17, 2026, Whitehorse Pond |
| Cassidy Lake | 7 miles | Rainbow, 3,100 fish at 1.9 per pound, March 16, 2026, Tokul Cr Hatchery |
| Panther Lake (Snohomish County) | 9 miles | Rainbow, 1,300 fish at 2 per pound, March 23, 2026, Arlington Hatchery |
Each lake above took a WDFW hatchery plant in 2026; the latest one is listed.
WDFW Trout Plants report (rows January 2 to October 27, 2026), read October 31, 2026.
Fly shops and charters near Everett
Bait counters with a Everett listing or point
- Sportsman's Warehouse Everettsporting goods store, Everett, 4 miles
- Cabela's Tulalipsporting goods store, Tulalip, 8 miles
- Dick's Sporting Goods Marysvillesporting goods store, Marysville, 13 miles
- B & D Fly Ting-Supplies-Tacklebait and tackle shop, Arlington
- Kinematics Marine Equipment, Inc.bait and tackle shop, Arlington
- Port of Edmondsmarina, Edmonds
- B & B Marine Servicesmarina, Everett
- Bayside Marinemarina, Everett
Guide boats working out of Everett
- Allstar Fishing Charterscharter, Everett, (425) 252-4188
Yellow Pages and chain store listings (miles only for shops with an exact point), guide and charter listings; retrieved October 31, 2026.
Organizer events on water by Everett
| Date | Event | Water | Organizer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug. 7, 2027 | annual salmon derby | Puget Sound | Puget Sound Anglers, Gig Harbor & Tacoma chapter |
| Sept. 19, 2026 | Lake Goodwin 09/19/2026 | Lake Goodwin | Washington State Pond Jumperz Bass Club |
| Sept. 12, 2026 | Edmonds Coho Derby | Puget Sound | Edmonds Coho Derby |
| May 9, 2026 | Lake Stevens Open 05-09-2026 | Lake Stevens | Washington State Pond Jumperz Bass Club |
| Aug. 9, 2025 | Lake Goodwin 08/09/2025 | Lake Goodwin | Washington State Pond Jumperz Bass Club |
| May 3, 2025 | Lake Stevens 05/03/2025 | Lake Stevens | Washington State Pond Jumperz Bass Club |
| not printed | club's 30th annual derby | Puget Sound | Puget Sound Anglers, Gig Harbor & Tacoma chapter |
Organizer schedule and results pages for events in Snohomish County or within 20 miles, checked November 2026.
WDFW records close to Everett
| Species | Weight | Water | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Bullhead | 1.81 lbs | Cassidy Lake | Sept. 4, 2020 |
| Largemouth Bass | 12.53 lbs | Bosworth Lake | Aug. 8, 2016 |
| Pink Salmon | 15.40 lbs | Stillaguamish River | Oct. 11, 2007 |
| Black Crappie | 4.50 lbs | Lake Washington | May 1, 1956 |
| Sockeye Salmon | 10.63 lbs | Lake Washington | July 20, 1982 |
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) sport fish records list, as of October 31, 2026. Waters within 40 miles.
Washington limits for trips out of Everett
WDFW sells the 2026-27 Freshwater license for $39.95 to Washington residents and $115.85 to visitors 16 and up. Marine areas fall under the Saltwater license: $40.71 resident, $81.70 nonresident in 2026-27. Keep a catch record card on you for salmon, steelhead, sturgeon or halibut; WDFW issues it with the license.
| Species | Limit | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Largemouth Bass | No min. size in lakes, ponds, and reservoirs. Only largemouth bass less than 12" may be retained, except 1 over 17" may be retained. Daily limit 5. | Lakes, ponds, and reservoirs: year-round; rivers, streams and beaver ponds: Sat. before Memorial Day through Oct. 31 |
| Largemouth Bass | No size restriction/daily limit in rivers, streams, and beaver ponds. | Lakes, ponds, and reservoirs: year-round; rivers, streams and beaver ponds: Sat. before Memorial Day through Oct. 31 |
| Smallmouth Bass | No min. size in lakes, ponds, and reservoirs. Only 1 smallmouth bass over 14" may be retained. Daily limit 10. | Lakes, ponds, and reservoirs: year-round; rivers, streams and beaver ponds: Sat. before Memorial Day through Oct. 31 |
| Smallmouth Bass | No size restriction/daily limit in rivers, streams, and beaver ponds. | Lakes, ponds, and reservoirs: year-round; rivers, streams and beaver ponds: Sat. before Memorial Day through Oct. 31 |
| Walleye | Min. size 12" in lakes, ponds, and reservoirs. Daily limit 8. Only 1 over 22" may be retained. May be caught, retained, and released alive from a livewell until daily limit is in possession. | Lakes, ponds, and reservoirs: year-round; rivers, streams and beaver ponds: Sat. before Memorial Day through Oct. 31 |
| Walleye | No size restriction/daily limit in rivers, streams, and beaver ponds. | Lakes, ponds, and reservoirs: year-round; rivers, streams and beaver ponds: Sat. before Memorial Day through Oct. 31 |
| Channel Catfish | No min. size in lakes, ponds, and reservoirs. Daily limit 5. | Lakes, ponds, and reservoirs: year-round; rivers, streams and beaver ponds: Sat. before Memorial Day through Oct. 31 |
| Channel Catfish | No min. size/daily limit in rivers, streams, and beaver ponds. | Lakes, ponds, and reservoirs: year-round; rivers, streams and beaver ponds: Sat. before Memorial Day through Oct. 31 |
| Burbot (Freshwater Ling) | No min. size. Daily limit 5. | Lakes, ponds, and reservoirs: year-round; rivers, streams and beaver ponds: Sat. before Memorial Day through Oct. 31 (p.23 general rule for |
| Crappie, Northern Pikeminnow, Peamouth Chub, Perch, Suckers, Sunfish, | No min. size. No daily limit. | Lakes, ponds, and reservoirs: year-round; rivers, streams and beaver ponds: Sat. before Memorial Day through Oct. 31 |
| Grass Carp | Closed unless otherwise listed in Special Rules. | Closed |
| Kokanee | No min. size. Daily limit 10. When fishing with bait, all kokanee that are lawful to possess and are equal to or greater than the minimum size are counted as part of the daily limit whether kept or released. | Lakes, ponds, and reservoirs: year-round; rivers, streams and beaver ponds: Sat. before Memorial Day through Oct. 31 (p.23 general rule for |
| Tiger Muskellunge (Tiger Muskie) | Min. size 50". Daily limit 1. | Lakes, ponds, and reservoirs: year-round; rivers, streams and beaver ponds: Sat. before Memorial Day through Oct. 31 (p.23 general rule for |
| Whitefish | No min. size. Daily limit 15. | Lakes, ponds, and reservoirs: year-round; rivers, streams and beaver ponds: Sat. before Memorial Day through Oct. 31 (p.23 general rule for |
| Steelhead | Release all wild steelhead. Min. size 20". Daily limit 2. Open during salmon or game fish seasons unless as otherwise listed. | Open during salmon or game fish seasons unless as otherwise listed |
| Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout, Golden Trout, Tiger Trout | In rivers, streams, and beaver ponds: Min. size 8". Daily limit 2. | Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31 (statewide river season, p.23) |
Limits and seasons as printed in the 2026-2027 Washington Sport Fishing Rules (WDFW pamphlet, in effect July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027), PDF page 27 (pamphlet PDF; eRegulations statewide freshwater page), read October 31, 2026. Lake, river and marine pages print any Special Rule or marine area table.
Places that border Everett
Town pages a short drive from Everett
- Fobes Hill3 miles
- Bunk Foss4 miles
- Eastmont5 miles
- Lake Stevens5 miles
- Snohomish5 miles
County guide that takes in Everett
- Snohomish Countyseat: Everett
What Piscifun sells for a morning at Everett
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Everett as home base for anglers, asked and answered
What is the nearest lake with a page to Everett?
Blackmans Lake, 5 miles southeast.
Which ramp is the shortest tow from Everett?
Deadwater Slough boat launch, roughly 2 miles out.
What shore site sits closest to Everett?
Try Everett – 10th Street Marine Park Pier on Port Gardner, 3 miles.
Which shop sells bait closest to Everett?
Sportsman's Warehouse Everett lists a store 4 miles from the town point.
Which county courthouse handles Everett business?
Snohomish County.
What license price applies to anglers staying in Everett?
The nonresident Freshwater license runs $115.85 at 2026-27 prices. Salt water takes a Saltwater or Combination license.
Which lake near Everett has the most surface acres?
Lake Stevens covers 1,003 acres and sits 6 miles out.
What other Washington towns sit near Everett?
Try Fobes Hill (3 miles), Bunk Foss (4 miles) and Eastmont (5 miles).
How far is Everett from salt water?
Port Gardner, regional marine water, about 2 miles away.
Do clubs or derbies run near Everett?
7 events on file; next is annual salmon derby on Puget Sound, Aug. 7, 2027.
Is there record water close to Everett?
Black Bullhead, 1.81 lbs, from Lake Cassidy, Snohomish County.
Which stocked lake is closest to Everett?
Blackmans Lake, 5 miles away, is the closest lake with a 2026 WDFW plant.
Choose a lake or river near Everett
Check the water page for Special Rules before keeping fish.