Dickey Lake near Forks: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Dickey Lake lies in Clallam County, in Washington. Country round the bank runs to open valley. The water covers around 513 acres, which puts most of it out of reach from the bank. Around 4.3 miles of bank, which is a long day on foot. Size puts it in the front rank of our Clallam County list. For supplies, Forks is 12 miles out. The nearest city of size is Victoria, 58 miles away. Rules here are straightforward: one county, one set of rules.

• Where to Fish on Dickey Lake

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Reported across Clallam County: Coho salmon, rainbow trout, sockeye salmon, Chinook salmon and American shad. Several of these carry legal protection or closed seasons; the rulebook comes before the rod. The near bank of Dickey Lake is often the one people ignore.

• Seasonal Patterns

  On the long-term average, August reads 60°F and January reads 40°F. Temperature moves within a narrow band, and so does the fishing. Cover comes and goes, so treat it with suspicion rather than trust. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. Plan around that when you fish Dickey Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Who may fish here is not settled in anything we hold. This is a natural basin, not a dammed one. Nothing built is recorded close to the bank here. Trout here take small spinners, spoons and, where fly water allows, a nymph or dry. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. Should this one be busy, Ozette Lake is 6.1 miles off. For Dickey Lake in particular, ask before you travel.