Rockdale Lake

Winter cross-country skiers may unknowingly glide by this small pond located in the Snoqualmie ski area. In the summer, anglers can drive a series of dirt roads to reach it. Fishing can be good for Coastal Cutthroat Trout but spin fishermen may pay for their catch in snagged lures; be wary of submerged logs! Shore fishing area is limited, please tread lightly.

Getting here:

Take I90 eastbound exit #54-Hyak ski area and take a right. Continue onto Hyak Dr E, then turn right onto Snoqualmie Drive. In ~ 1/2m turn right on the dirt road and negotiate your way uphill to the intersection called "Grand Junction" during ski season. Bear left and you will soon be at the pond.

Species you might catch

Lake information

County: King
Acreage: 2.80 ac.
Elevation: 3548 ft.
TRS: T22R11E SEC17
Center: 47.389713, -121.430084
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Fishing resources

Fish stocking info

Release Location: ROCKDALE LK (KING)
Stock Date	Species	Number Released	Number of Fish Per Pound	Facility
Sep 29, 2003	Rainbow	250	285	TOKUL CR HATCHERY
Aug 6, 2000	Rainbow	250	454	TOKUL CR HATCHERY
Jul 21, 1998	Rainbow	250	360	TOKUL CR HATCHERY
Sep 10, 1996	Rainbow	250	323	TOKUL CR HATCHERY

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Rainbow trout

Fishing success for Rainbow Trout is generally best in the spring when thousands of fish are stocked statewide, but they can be caught year-round in most waters with a little patience and persistence. Success remains high into June and gradually declines as water temperatures increase and fish move offshore to stay cool. Fish that escaped the spring harvest return to the nearshore areas in the fall as waters cool off. Some waters may also be stocked again in the fall further boosting catch rates.