Bass Lake in King County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Within King County, Washington, you have Bass Lake. The country here is dry hill. It covers about 24 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. 3.5 miles away sits Enumclaw, the nearest town. Kent is the closest city, 14 miles away. A county line runs close by, so local bylaws can differ within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Bass Lake

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Fish documented in King County include Chum salmon, Coho salmon, Chinook salmon, sockeye salmon and yellow perch. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. The shape of Bass Lake rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about 38°F in January to roughly 63°F in August. The season runs year-round, with the peak either side of summer. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. Spring and autumn carry the year; summer squeezes it into the ends of the day. Plan any trip to Bass Lake around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. There is a car park half a mile from the bank. The water borders Bass Lake Complex Natural Area, so expect the reserve rules to apply. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Should this one be busy, Beaver Lake is 0.6 miles off. Nothing here settles the position at Bass Lake for certain.