Fishing near Redmond, Washington
King County, population 73,256.
- 5 milesto nearest paged water
- 8launches nearby
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First casts for anglers staying in Redmond
Redmond, a city of King County, counted 73,256 residents when the 2020 Census was taken. Head south about 5 miles and Larsen Lake is the first paged water. By WDFW acreage, Lake Sammamish comes first at 4,853 acres. A 8 miles tow reaches Taylor Landing on Snoqualmie River, the nearest launch on the layers.
Saltwater anglers reach Elliott Bay in about 13 miles. For pier or bank fishing, Lake Sammamish fishing pier lies 3 miles away. WDFW planted trout in Cottage Lake this year, 5 miles from town.
Census 2020 population and Gazetteer point for Redmond; miles are straight lines.
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| Lake | Distance | Acres | Launches | WDFW program | Fish WDFW maps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Larsen Lake | 5 miles south | 10 | 0 | Warmwater emphasis | coastal cutthroat trout, largemouth bass, brown bullhead |
| Cottage Lake | 5 miles north | 63 | 0 | Mixed species – Trout emphasis | rainbow trout, coastal cutthroat trout, largemouth bass |
| Lake Sammamish | 6 miles south | 4,853 | 6 | Mixed species – Trout emphasis | coastal cutthroat trout, kokanee, largemouth bass |
| Phantom Lake | 6 miles south | 64 | 0 | Warmwater emphasis | largemouth bass, brown bullhead, yellow perch |
| Pine Lake (King County) | 7 miles southeast | 86 | 0 | Mixed species – Trout emphasis | rainbow trout, largemouth bass, brown bullhead |
| Echo Lake (Snohomish County) near High Bridge | 8 miles north | 16 | 1 | Mixed species – Trout emphasis | rainbow trout |
WDFW Fish Washington lowland and high lake layers (surface acres as published, management emphasis, mapped species); retrieved October 31, 2026.
Marine areas a drive from Redmond
| Water | Kind | Distance | Launches | Piers and shore | Marine area |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elliott Bay | regional marine water | 13 miles west | 0 | 5 | 10 |
| Seattle-Bremerton (Marine Area 10) | WDFW marine area | 16 miles west | 3 | 22 | 10 |
| Port Gardner | regional marine water | 22 miles north | 1 | 3 | 8-2 |
| Possession Sound | regional marine water | 24 miles north | 0 | 4 | 8-2 |
| Tacoma-Vashon Island (Marine Area 11) | WDFW marine area | 24 miles southwest | 0 | 8 | 11 |
Anyone 16 or older needs a Washington Freshwater license, priced at $39.95 for residents and $115.85 for nonresidents in 2026-27. Marine areas fall under the Saltwater license: $40.71 resident, $81.70 nonresident in 2026-27.
WDFW Recreational Marine Areas, WDFW and State Parks marine launches, WDFW piers; retrieved October 31, 2026.
Steelhead and trout streams near Redmond
- Snoqualmie River6 miles, SWIFD lists chinook, chum and coho, 4 mapped launches, 3 USGS gauges, 43 mi in Washington
- Sammamish River8 miles, SWIFD lists chinook, coho and kokanee, 1 mapped launch, 14 mi in Washington
- Tolt River12 miles, SWIFD lists chinook, chum and coho, 1 mapped launch, 1 WDFW shore or access site, 1 USGS gauge, 8 mi in Washington
- Raging River13 miles, SWIFD lists chinook, chum and coho, 1 mapped launch, 1 USGS gauge, 16 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
USGS streamgages close to Redmond
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Snoqualmie River At Duvall, Wa | 18.86 ft gage height | Nov 1 5:30 pm |
| Snoqualmie River Near Carnation, Wa | 747 cfs, 44.71 ft gage height | Nov 1 6:15 pm |
| Issaquah Creek Near Mouth Near Issaquah, Wa | 28 cfs, 3.88 ft gage height | Nov 1 6:15 pm |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Nov 1, 2026 6:33 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 piers by Redmond, mapped
- Taylor Landing on Snoqualmie RiverSnoqualmie River, agency not given, 8 miles
- Echo Lake boat launchEcho Lake, WDFW, 8 miles
- Kenmore Bridge boat launch on Sammamish RiverSammamish River, City of Kenmore, 8 miles
- Beaver Lake boat launch on Beaver Lake – SammamishBeaver Lake – Sammamish, WDFW, 8 miles
- Lake Sammamish launchLake Sammamish, State Parks, 8 miles
- Lake Sammamish launchLake Sammamish, State Parks, 8 miles
- Lake Sammamish launchLake Sammamish, State Parks, 8 miles
- Lake Sammamish launchLake Sammamish, State Parks, 8 miles
Pier and platform fishing near Redmond
- Lake Sammamish fishing piershore fishing site, Public pier, 3 miles
- Lake Washington fishing piershore fishing site, Public pier offers good fishing in the summer, can be crowde, 4 miles
- Lake Washington fishing piershore fishing site, Public pier located just south of Anthony's restaurant, 4 miles
- Lake Washington fishing pier near Yarrow Point (north)shore fishing site, Public pier, no swimming allowed, 4 miles
- Lake Washington fishing piershore fishing site, Pier that provides pier fishing and moorage for the Argosy, 4 miles
- Lake Washington fishing piershore fishing site, Public pier offers good fishing in the summer, can be crowde, 4 miles
WDFW Facilities layer and the State Parks boat launch layer; retrieved October 31, 2026.
Stocked lakes within reach of Redmond
| Lake | Distance | Latest 2026 plant |
|---|---|---|
| Cottage Lake | 5 miles | Rainbow, 5,000 fish at 2 per pound, April 14, 2026, Whitehorse Pond |
| Pine Lake (King County) | 7 miles | Rainbow, 8,700 fish at 2 per pound, April 13, 2026, Tokul Cr Hatchery |
| Lake Boren | 10 miles | Rainbow, 1,350 fish at 2.2 per pound, May 26, 2026, Puyallup Hatchery |
| Green Lake (King County) | 10 miles | Rainbow, 1,632 fish at 0.85 per pound, October 13, 2026, Whitehorse Pond |
Planted lakes near town, with the newest WDFW release for each.
WDFW Trout Plants report (rows January 2 to October 27, 2026), read October 31, 2026.
Washington tackle and guides for Redmond
Gear stops leaving Redmond
- Dick's Sporting Goods Bellevuesporting goods store, Bellevue, 4 miles
- Dick's Sporting Goods Seattlesporting goods store, Seattle, 10 miles
- Dick's Sporting Goods Issaquahsporting goods store, Issaquah, 11 miles
- Angle Maidenbait and tackle shop, Auburn
- Tow Boat Seattlemarina, Auburn
- Bellevue Marinasmarina, Bellevue
- Brandt's Landing Marinamarina, Bellevue
- Meydenbauer Bay Marinamarina, Bellevue
Skippers and river guides for Redmond visitors
- Digital Anglerscharter, Redmond, (206) 819-7010
Yellow Pages and chain store listings (miles only for shops with an exact point), guide and charter listings; retrieved October 31, 2026.
Club events near Redmond
| Date | Event | Water | Organizer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug. 7, 2027 | annual salmon derby | Puget Sound | Puget Sound Anglers, Gig Harbor & Tacoma chapter |
| Sept. 12, 2026 | Edmonds Coho Derby | Puget Sound | Edmonds Coho Derby |
| not printed | club's 30th annual derby | Puget Sound | Puget Sound Anglers, Gig Harbor & Tacoma chapter |
Organizer schedule and results pages for events in King County or within 20 miles, checked November 2026.
State record fish caught a drive from Redmond
| Species | Weight | Water | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Crappie | 4.50 lbs | Lake Washington | May 1, 1956 |
| Sockeye Salmon | 10.63 lbs | Lake Washington | July 20, 1982 |
| Black Bullhead | 1.81 lbs | Cassidy Lake | Sept. 4, 2020 |
| Largemouth Bass | 12.53 lbs | Bosworth Lake | Aug. 8, 2016 |
| Atlantic Salmon, sea-run | 14.38 lbs | Green River (King County) | Sept. 22, 1999 |
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) sport fish records list, as of October 31, 2026. Waters within 40 miles.
Pamphlet rows for Redmond anglers
The Freshwater license is the base item here, $39.95 resident and $115.85 nonresident for the 2026-27 license year. Salmon and bottomfish trips on marine water take the $40.71 resident Saltwater license ($81.70 for nonresidents). The catch record card, issued with the license, logs every salmon, steelhead, sturgeon or halibut taken home.
| 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.
On the roads out of Redmond
Washington towns beside Redmond
- Union Hill-Novelty Hill4 miles
- Kirkland4 miles
- Cottage Lake5 miles
- Yarrow Point5 miles
- Woodinville6 miles
The county page for Redmond water
- King Countyseat: Seattle
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Fish worth recognising before a day at Redmond
Photo: Yellowstone National Park, Public domain
Photo: Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife, CC BY-SA 2.0
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Photo: NPS Natural Resources, Public domain
Questions from anglers bedding down in Redmond
Which lake guide is closest for Redmond anglers?
Larsen Lake, 5 miles south.
Which WDFW or park ramp lies closest to Redmond?
Taylor Landing on Snoqualmie River, about 8 miles.
Is there shore fishing close to Redmond?
Closest: Lake Sammamish fishing pier, 3 miles.
Where can Redmond anglers buy tackle?
Dick's Sporting Goods Bellevue lists a store 4 miles from the town point.
Which county page includes Redmond in its town list?
The town sits in King County.
What does WDFW charge a nonresident staying in Redmond?
Out-of-state anglers buy the $115.85 nonresident Freshwater license. Marine areas call for a Saltwater license on top.
Which large lake is in range of Redmond?
Lake Sammamish covers 4,853 acres and sits 6 miles out.
Which other Washington towns lie close to Redmond?
Nearby towns are Union Hill-Novelty Hill (4 miles), Kirkland (4 miles) and Cottage Lake (5 miles).
How close is Redmond to marine fishing?
Elliott Bay, regional marine water, about 13 miles away.
Are tournaments held close to Redmond?
3 events on file; next is annual salmon derby on Puget Sound, Aug. 7, 2027.
Was a Washington record caught near Redmond?
Black Crappie, 4.50 lbs, from Lake Washington, King County.
Where does WDFW plant trout near Redmond?
Cottage Lake, 5 miles away, is the closest lake with a 2026 WDFW plant.
Base a Washington fishing trip in Redmond
Lake pages show ramps, trout plants and WDFW species.