Cedar Lake in Clallam County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Set in Clallam County, Washington, this is Cedar Lake. The bank is 5,289 feet above sea level. At roughly 20 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. By elevation it is in the upper part of our Washington listings. Sequim is the closest town at 19 miles. Port Angeles East lies 19 miles off, Port Angeles another 21 miles. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Cedar Lake

  No published figure covers depth, so learn it as you fish. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Reported across Clallam County: Coho salmon, rainbow trout, sockeye salmon, Chinook salmon and American shad. Several of these carry legal protection or closed seasons; the rulebook comes before the rod. Cedar Lake fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect August to average close to 53°F, with December the cold end at about 29°F. Spring and autumn are the strongest, but nothing is truly closed. It is not guaranteed from one year to the next. Autumn steadies things again once the heat lets go. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Cedar Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. Nothing formal is recorded here: no ramp, no car park, no marked path. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. Royal Lake at 3.9 miles is the sensible second choice. Signs at Cedar Lake carry more weight than any list.