Daisy Lake, Washington: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Daisy Lake lies in King County, in Washington. The water sits 5,056 feet up. You can fish the entire water from one spot if you pick it well. Our King County list holds plenty of bigger water. Leavenworth sits 23 miles from here and is the nearest stop. Beyond it, Gold Bar at 30 miles and Tanner at 30 miles. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Daisy Lake

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. King County records list Chum salmon, Coho salmon, Chinook salmon and sockeye salmon among the fish reported. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. Read Daisy Lake for ten minutes before the first cast goes out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate records put August near 55°F and December near 22°F. A hard winter is normal, and the thaw brings a strong few weeks. Ice fishing carries the winter, and the water opens about early May. Averages suggest open water from about early May through to roughly late November. From the thaw to midsummer the fishing improves week by week. Plan any trip to Daisy Lake around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. A campsite lies half a mile away for anyone staying over. Trout here take small spinners, spoons and, where fly water allows, a nymph or dry. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. Should this one be busy, Deception Lakes is 0.2 miles off. Nothing on Daisy Lake should be assumed from this page alone.