Frog Lake Fishing in Snohomish County, Washington

• Overview

  The Snohomish County end of Washington holds Frog Lake. The shore lies 31 miles out. It covers about 3 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. Our Snohomish County list holds plenty of bigger water. The nearest town is Darrington, 3.4 miles away. Beyond it, Granite Falls at 20 miles and Arlington Heights at 22 miles. The boundary is close enough to be worth checking before you fish.

• Where to Fish on Frog Lake

  Without a survey to go on, judge depth from how the bank falls away. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Across Snohomish County, recorded fish include Chinook salmon, pink salmon, Coho salmon, largemouth bass and pumpkinseed. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. Take Frog Lake a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect August to average close to 62°F, with January the cold end at about 33°F. Some winters cap it and some do not. It is not guaranteed from one year to the next. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to fish here. It holds true on Frog Lake more years than not. Barometer swings matter more than a degree or two.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. The nearest mapped parking is half a mile away, so the last stretch is on foot. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. Kirk Lake, 3 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. Check the current arrangement for Frog Lake.