Flahertys Pond Fishing Guide, San Juan County, Washington

• Overview

  San Juan County in Washington is where Flahertys Pond sits. Around the bank it is farm and woodlot. About 3 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. It is a small entry by San Juan County standards. Friday Harbor lies 11 miles from the water. The big place round here is Saanich, 24 miles distant. The county line is nowhere near, so one local authority covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Flahertys Pond

  We hold no survey for this water; read the slope of the shoreline instead. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Species logged across San Juan County include walleye pollock, Coho salmon and Pacific cod. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. The shape of Flahertys Pond decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about 39°F in January to roughly 61°F in August. Spring and autumn are the strongest, but nothing is truly closed. It is not guaranteed from one year to the next. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. On Flahertys Pond that shapes the whole year.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. A ramp is mapped within 0.9 miles. Recorded parking is half a mile off, far enough to travel light. A pier 0.9 miles from here gives a platform over deeper water. Mapping shows a campsite some half a mile from the water. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. The nearest alternative is Cascade Lake, 0.9 miles out. Check the current arrangement for Flahertys Pond.