Fishing at Bullen Lake, Snohomish County, Washington

• Overview

  Bullen Lake stands in Snohomish County, Washington. The shore lies 26 miles out. This is a pocket water of some 8 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. Nearest place of any size is Darrington, 6 miles away. It is 28 miles to Everett, the nearest city. Others close at hand: Tucker Lake 0.2 miles off, Saddle Lake at 3.3 miles, Bandana Lake 3.9 miles off, Kirk Lake at 4.9 miles and Frog Lake 5.3 miles off. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Bullen Lake

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Snohomish County records list Chinook salmon, pink salmon and Coho salmon among the fish reported. Several of these carry legal protection or closed seasons; the rulebook comes before the rod. The near bank of Bullen Lake is often the one people ignore.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-term averages put August at about 58°F and December near 29°F. Seasons here are moderate, and the fishing runs most of the year. Some winters give nothing at all, so plan for open water. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. On Bullen Lake that shapes the whole year.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. Nothing is mapped in the way of a ramp or car park within a short radius. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. State or provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. Failing this one, try Tucker Lake, 0.2 miles away. Rules at Bullen Lake are worth checking on the day.