Chair Peak Lake Fishing near Tanner, Washington

• Overview

  Look for Chair Peak Lake in King County, Washington. Elevation runs to 4,941 feet. About 4 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. It is a small entry by King County standards. The closest town, Tanner, is 13 miles distant. Beyond it, Riverbend at 13 miles and Wilderness Rim at 14 miles. You are close to a county edge here; who manages the access can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Chair Peak Lake

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. 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. Fish documented in King County include Chum salmon, Coho salmon, Chinook salmon and sockeye salmon. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. Take Chair Peak Lake a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 26°F in December up to 57°F in August. Neither winter nor summer shuts things down for long. It is not guaranteed from one year to the next. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Chair Peak Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. Toilets show in mapping about 0.9 miles away. Trout here take small spinners, spoons and, where fly water allows, a nymph or dry. A landowner's word beats anything printed elsewhere. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. Should this one be busy, Gem Lake is 0.9 miles off. Treat access at Chair Peak Lake as something to verify.