Erickson Lake Fishing in Kitsap County, Washington

• Overview

  You will find Erickson Lake in Kitsap County, Washington. It stands 512 feet above sea level. About 15 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. The closest town, Belfair, is 6.9 miles distant. Further out sit Seabeck (10 miles) and Allyn (10 miles). Rules can differ a short way off, since the county line is near.

• Where to Fish on Erickson Lake

  No depth figure appears in our records, so the bank has to tell you. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Species logged across Kitsap County include Chum salmon, Coho salmon, cutthroat trout, largemouth bass and Chinook salmon. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. Read Erickson Lake for ten minutes before the first cast goes out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  On the long-term average, August reads 62°F and January reads 39°F. The freeze here is occasional rather than annual. In milder years the edges alone go, and the middle never sets. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. The season on Erickson Lake follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. Mapping shows no built access close by; expect to walk in from wherever you can leave the car. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. If the gate is shut, Blacksmith Lake at 1.1 miles is the nearest alternative. Ask locally about Erickson Lake if anything is unclear.