Fishing Anderson Lake in Pierce County, Washington

• Overview

  Anderson Lake belongs to Pierce County, Washington. It sits in rolling hill country. This is a tiny water, and one quiet approach covers all of it. It is a small entry by Pierce County standards. 34 miles away sits Crocker, the nearest town. For a city, Kent is 52 miles off. Within easy reach: American Lake (1.2 miles), Little Cougar Lake just 1.7 miles, Dewey Lake (1.7 miles), Swamp Lake just 2 miles and Cougar Lake (2.1 miles). There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Anderson Lake

  Depth remains unrecorded, so treat the first session as a survey. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. Reported across Pierce County: pink salmon, sockeye salmon, largemouth bass, Chum salmon and Coho salmon. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. On Anderson Lake the first feature you find is usually worth a session.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 56°F in August and bottoms out near 26°F in January. Most months fish reasonably, given the right weather. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. It sets the rhythm of the year at Anderson Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. Mapping records no facilities at all near this water. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Where a permit is needed, the nearest town usually sells it. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. If the gate is shut, American Lake at 1.2 miles is the nearest alternative. For Anderson Lake, the notice at the access point is the final word.