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Crescent Lake Fishing Report | May 2026
Report by Pete Fisher Pete Fisher fished Crescent Lake in Washington from his kayak for this Catch America report. What is working right now Pete Fisher had just a 90-minute window at Crescent Lake, Washington, and boated 12 trout on the Brad's Kokanee Cut Plug in Seahawk color, fished straight out of the package. He ran a legal two-hook rig with three 5-millimeter beads so the hook rides clear of the spinning tail. The wounded-baitfish shimmy was too much for the trout to resist. What is catching trout at Crescent Lake right now?The Brad's Kokanee Cut Plug in Seahawk color. Pete Fisher boated 12 trout in about 90 minutes running the plug, even without stuffing the cavity with scent or tuna. The wounded-baitfish shimmy alone drew repeated takedowns. How do you rig the Brad's Kokanee Cut Plug at Crescent Lake?Pete ran a two-hook rig, which is legal at this lake, with three 5-millimeter beads. The beads keep the hook clear of the tail so it does not foul while the plug spins. He fished it straight out of the package with no added scent. How did the Crescent Lake trip go?Fast. Pete had three takedowns before the first hookup, then a second fish on the fourth takedown. He soon switched to running all cut plugs and they were tearing it up, ending with 12 fish boated in roughly an hour and a half before he had to head home. Does the Brad's Kokanee Cut Plug need scent to work?Not here. Pete ran it straight out of the package without stuffing the cavity with scent or tuna, and the spinning wounded-baitfish action was enough to fool 12 trout in a short window. Stuffing the plug is an option for adding scent when needed. What is the takeaway from Crescent Lake?If you want to be more effective at catching trout, add the Brad's Kokanee Cut Plug to your arsenal. Pete's short session shows how quickly the plug can produce, with 12 fish in 90 minutes on the Seahawk color. Watch the full report From the report (Pete Fisher): We are hooked up, pulling the Seahawk Brad's Kokanee Cut Plug. I got a two-hook rig, which is legal here in this lake, and I have three five-millimeter beads, so the hook is clear of the tail when it is spinning. Report on the day, 12 fish boated on the Brad's Kokanee Cut Plug after about an hour and a half of fishing. Crescent Lake May 2026 FAQ What lure caught trout at Crescent Lake in this report?The Brad's Kokanee Cut Plug in Seahawk color, fished straight out of the package. How many trout did Pete catch at Crescent Lake?12 fish in about 90 minutes. How do you rig the Kokanee Cut Plug at Crescent Lake?A two-hook rig with three 5-millimeter beads to keep the hook clear of the spinning tail. Do you need scent in the Brad's Kokanee Cut Plug?No. Pete ran it without scent or tuna and still boated 12 trout. What color Kokanee Cut Plug worked at Crescent Lake?Seahawk. Where is this Crescent Lake?Crescent Lake, Washington, fished from a kayak. Is a two-hook rig legal at Crescent Lake?Pete noted a two-hook rig is legal at this lake. Check current regulations before fishing. Shop the Tackle Brad's Kokanee Cut Plug Shop Trout Gear
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Report by Catch America This Crescent Lake report was filmed for Catch America. The reporting guide was not named in this report. What is working right now Crescent Lake, a 49-acre lake in Pierce County near Gig Harbor, is producing fast limits of planter rainbow trout in late September 2025. Fish the south end in 16 to 22 feet of water. The magic setup was a moon jelly dodger with an Uncle Larry's Double Trouble spinner at 9 feet, plus a Chinook diver at 10 feet trailing a bubblegum Trout Trix Minnow. How is the fishing at Crescent Lake right now?Good for fast limits of planter trout. This 49-acre Pierce County lake near Gig Harbor is a great spot for kids or a quick after-work session in late September 2025. It is stocked, so the fish are not big, but they are plentiful and fun. The lake is open April through Halloween. What depth are the fish holding at Crescent Lake?In 16 to 22 feet of water, all at the south end of the lake. Presentations ran shallower in that column: 9 feet on the downrigger with the spinner and 10 feet on the Chinook diver with the minnow. Once you hook up, the fish tend to hold together. What lures are working at Crescent Lake?The magic combo was a moon jelly dodger teamed with an Uncle Larry's Double Trouble Bloody Tiger spinner. A Chinook diver set at 10 feet trailing a bubblegum Trout Trix Minnow also produced. This lake is usually ripe for soft plastics like Trix Minnows and Trix Worms. How do you catch more fish once you hook up?Do tight circles in that area. The report notes the fish hold together at the south end, so staying in the localized spot produced a significant increase in both the speed and number of fish caught. Keep working that pocket rather than moving on after one bite. Watch the full report From the report (Catch America): What I found today was a combination of a Brad's Moon Jelly Dodger teamed with an Uncle Larry's Double Trouble Bloody Tiger Spinner. That was the magic. I also caught a couple using the Chinook Diver set at 10 feet, and I was trolling a bubblegum Trout Trix Minnow. All the fish came at the south end of the lake and fishing between 16 and 22 feet of water. Once you do hook up, I recommend doing tight circles. Crescent Lake September 22, 2025 FAQ What is biting at Crescent Lake in September 2025?Planter rainbow trout, with fast limits available at this stocked Pierce County lake. What depth are Crescent Lake fish holding?In 16 to 22 feet of water at the south end of the lake. What lures work at Crescent Lake?A moon jelly dodger with an Uncle Larry's Double Trouble spinner, and a Chinook diver trailing a Trout Trix Minnow. How deep were the productive setups run?9 feet on the downrigger with the spinner and 10 feet on the Chinook diver with the minnow. When is Crescent Lake open?From April through Halloween. It closes November 1 with no fishing after. Who reported this Crescent Lake update?The reporting guide was not named in this report. Shop the Tackle Uncle Larry's Double Trouble Spinner Trix Minnows 3 inch - 5 Pack Shop Trout Gear
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