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# Black Friday trout fishing: Gissberg Ponds and other local waters on the stocking list
- URL: https://justabouts.com/black-friday-trout-fishing-gissberg-snohomish-island-2026/
- Published: 2026-11-11T04:18:52.000Z
- Updated: 2026-11-11T04:18:52.000Z
- Description: Jumbo trout are headed to local lakes before Nov. 27. Here are nearby fishing options, the Gissberg age restriction and what to check before a trip.
- Author: Justabouts
- Tags: Marysville, Things to do, #share-FB-image-hashashtags

A quiet stretch of shoreline could offer a welcome break from the holiday rush. Washington wildlife officials plan to stock jumbo rainbow trout in local lakes ahead of Black Friday, including Gissberg Ponds in north Marysville.

The [Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife's Nov. 10 announcement](https://wdfw.wa.gov/newsroom/news-release/get-outdoors-black-friday-trout-fishing-opportunities?ref=justabouts.com) lists more than 82,000 jumbo trout for 30 lakes statewide before **Nov. 27**. Some fish weigh up to 3 pounds and measure up to 17 inches.

## A nearby option for families

[Gissberg Twin Lakes Park](https://marysvillewa.gov/1417/Gissberg-Twin-Lakes-Park?ref=justabouts.com), at **16324 Twin Lakes Ave. in Marysville**, has shoreline fishing access, picnic areas, restrooms and paved parking. The city lists park hours as **7 a.m. to dusk**.

Choose the correct lake before setting up: **the North Lake is reserved for children 14 and younger**. Older anglers use the South Lake. WDFW's [lake information page](https://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/locations/lowland-lakes/gissberg-ponds-north?ref=justabouts.com) describes ample room to fish from shore. The stocking announcement lists Gissberg Ponds without giving an exact planting day or a separate total for each pond.

## Other waters on the list

WDFW also lists **Silver Lake in Everett, Blackmans Lake in Snohomish, Ballinger Lake and Lake Tye in Monroe** among the Snohomish County waters receiving jumbo trout.

[Silver Lake](https://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/locations/lowland-lakes/silver-lake-snohomish?ref=justabouts.com) has shoreline access and fishing piers, with restrooms and access at Everett's Thornton A. Sullivan Park.

Island County's listed destination is [Cranberry Lake at Deception Pass State Park](https://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/locations/lowland-lakes/cranberry-lake?ref=justabouts.com), which has a fishing pier on its east shore. That is on Whidbey Island, rather than Camano Island.

Anyone considering Lake Tye should also check current park notices and our [report on the bird-flu findings there](https://justabouts.com/lake-tye-bird-flu-monroe-november-2026/) before a visit.

## Check these details before heading out

- **License:** WDFW says anglers **16 and older** need a current Washington freshwater fishing license for this fishing. See its [licensing information and purchase options](https://wdfw.wa.gov/licenses/fishing?ref=justabouts.com).
- **Stocking:** Use WDFW's [catchable-trout stocking report](https://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/plants/weekly/?ref=justabouts.com) for updated planting records. Being on the announcement's list does not mean a lake has already been stocked.
- **Rules:** Check the [current fishing regulations and emergency changes](https://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/regulations?ref=justabouts.com) for your chosen water, including limits and gear restrictions.
- **Access:** Check park hours, parking requirements and the weather before leaving, especially for a longer trip.