Fishing Devils Lake in Jefferson County, Washington

• Overview

  Devils Lake sits within Jefferson County in Washington. Elevation runs to 876 feet. This is a pocket water of some 12 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. The nearest town is Bangor Trident Base, 9.1 miles away. For a city, Seattle is 29 miles off. Other water nearby: 3.9 miles away is Rice Lake, Silent Lake near enough 5.2 miles, 6.6 miles away is Lords Lake, Leland Lake near enough 7.1 miles and 8 miles away is Bangor Lake. Rules here are straightforward: one county, one set of rules.

• Where to Fish on Devils Lake

  Open data we checked carries no depth for this water. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. Fish documented in Jefferson County include Coho salmon, rainbow trout, cutthroat trout and Chum salmon. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. Devils Lake fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between December at about 38°F and August at about 62°F, the water has a wide range to work through. The year gives four workable seasons without severe ends. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. The season on Devils Lake follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. The water borders Devils Lake Natural Resources Conservation Area, so expect the reserve rules to apply. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. A landowner's word beats anything printed elsewhere. Where the way in crosses private ground, ask first. Rice Lake, 3.9 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. For Devils Lake in particular, ask before you travel.