Fishing near Lakewood, Washington

Lakewood sits in Pierce County, Washington. Around 59,829 people are based here. In order of distance: Steilacoom Lake sits 1.1 miles from the centre, Gravelly Lake sits 1.8 miles from the centre to the south, Lost Lake sits 1.8 miles from the centre and Waughop Lake sits 2.2 miles from the centre to the west. Gravelly Lake fishes short: get the depth right and the distance takes care of itself. Almost all of it is lake rather than river. Work slowly along an edge instead of casting about. Some years give ice and some give none. It is not guaranteed from one year to the next. Steilacoom Lake sits nearest and covers some 306 acres. Steilacoom Lake has mapped parking, which saves a long carry. Open records for Pierce County list pink salmon, sockeye salmon, largemouth bass and Chum salmon. Between Lakewood and Steilacoom Lake there is nothing else worth stopping for....