Samish Lake (814 acres): Located approximately 6 miles southeast of Bellingham, Samish offers kokanee, largemouth bass, perch and cutthroat. The best fishing is early June and September. There is a WDFW access with and concrete boat launch on the east side. During peak season there is a porta-potty on site. There is lots of developement on the lake it also has lots of natural shoeline. Depths range to 160 feet. Exit 242 off of I-5 go west to Old Samish Hwy Take a right and follow approx 1.5 mi to WDFW access on the left.