Findley Lake Fishing Guide, King County, Washington

• Overview

  Set in King County, Findley Lake is a Washington water. What surrounds it is open valley. Roughly 28 acres: a morning covers one end, an afternoon the other. Supplies mean a trip to Wilderness Rim, 12 miles off. Kent is the closest city, 30 miles away. Others close at hand: Bear Lake roughly 4.4 miles, Lake Albert 4.5 miles, Scout Lake roughly 4.9 miles, Annette Lake 5.9 miles and Abiel Lake roughly 6.1 miles. The nearest boundary is well away, so one set of rules covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Findley Lake

  No depth figure appears in our records, so the bank has to tell you. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. County-wide records name Chum salmon, Coho salmon and Chinook salmon. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. On Findley Lake the first feature you find is usually worth a session.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The range across the year is 29°F to 58°F. Some winters cap it and some do not. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. It sets the rhythm of the year at Findley Lake. The hour either side of first light is rarely wasted.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. No built facilities appear in mapping around this water. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. Bear Lake sits 4.4 miles off and takes the overflow. Nothing on Findley Lake should be assumed from this page alone.