Fiander Lake near Yelm: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Fiander Lake is a Thurston County water, Washington side. Salt water lies 9.8 miles off. At roughly 18 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. Supplies mean a trip to Yelm, 4 miles off. Tacoma sits 24 miles out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. It sits near the edge of the county, so check which rules apply.

• Where to Fish on Fiander Lake

  There is no recorded depth, so work from what you can see. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Species logged across Thurston County include Chum salmon, largemouth bass, bluegill and yellow perch. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. On Fiander Lake the first feature you find is usually worth a session.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 64°F, the coldest about 39°F. Winter here means light layers, not lost months. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. Anyone fishing Fiander Lake regularly works to that calendar.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. There is no mapped parking or launch nearby, which keeps numbers down. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Where a permit is needed, the nearest town usually sells it. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Cat Lakes, 1.4 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. Confirm access to Fiander Lake locally before you travel.