Fishing Cranberry Lake in Skagit County, Washington

• Overview

  In Washington, Cranberry Lake falls inside Skagit County. The bank is 331 feet above sea level. The water covers some 32 acres, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. Head to Anacortes, 1.7 miles away, for anything you forgot. Victoria is the closest city, 33 miles away. Local rules may differ a few miles either side of here.

• Where to Fish on Cranberry Lake

  No published figure covers depth, so learn it as you fish. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Species logged across Skagit County include Coho salmon, Chum salmon and pink salmon. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. Take Cranberry Lake a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about 40°F in January to roughly 61°F in August. A long season, with weather mattering more than the month. In milder years the edges alone go, and the middle never sets. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. It sets the rhythm of the year at Cranberry Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. Lovrić's Sea-Craft Marina and Shipyard sits half a mile off, with launching and moorings. The car has to stay half a mile away, which shapes how much tackle you bring. Public data records a pier about half a mile out. Where access is informal, keep it that way by behaving. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. Cannery Lake sits 1.7 miles off and takes the overflow. Check the current arrangement for Cranberry Lake.