Cypress Lake Fishing in Skagit County, Washington

• Overview

  Cypress Lake belongs to Skagit County, Washington. The water sits 1,047 feet up. The water measures roughly 12 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. The closest town, Anacortes, is 6.5 miles away. After that come Friday Harbor at 14 miles and Marietta at 16 miles. The line between counties passes nearby, which can change who manages the water.

• Where to Fish on Cypress Lake

  Our records hold no depth for this water. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Skagit County records list Coho salmon, Chum salmon, pink salmon, rainbow trout and Chinook salmon among the fish reported. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. Read Cypress Lake for ten minutes before the first cast goes out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about 40°F and August at about 60°F, the water has a wide range to work through. In milder years the surface never sets. It should never be assumed safe, whatever the month says. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. It sets the rhythm of the year at Cypress Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. Public toilets are recorded roughly half a mile off. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. The nearest alternative is Duck Lake, 1 mile out. Where Cypress Lake is concerned, a local answer beats a written one.