Devils Lake near Big Lake: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Devils Lake falls in Skagit County, part of Washington. It stands 886 feet above sea level. It measures about 34 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. About 1.0 miles of bank, so nothing stays unexplored for long. 3 miles away sits Big Lake, the nearest town. After that come Mount Vernon at 5.9 miles and Clear Lake at 7.3 miles. The boundary is close enough to be worth checking before you fish.

• Where to Fish on Devils Lake

  Depth figures are not published for this one. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Survey and observation records for 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. On Devils Lake that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 63°F, the coldest about 38°F. Summer heat is the limit here, not winter cold. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to fish here. Time your trip to Devils Lake by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  Who may fish here is not settled in anything we hold. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. There is no recorded infrastructure here; expect to find your own way in. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. Should this one be busy, Ten Lake is 1.6 miles off. Treat Devils Lake as unsettled until someone local tells you otherwise.