Goat Lake Fishing Guide, King County, Washington

• Overview

  Out in King County, Washington, sits Goat Lake. The surface lies 4,117 feet up. This is a pocket water of some 21 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. For supplies, Tanner is 16 miles out. It is 37 miles to Bellevue, the nearest city. Other water nearby: 0.3 miles away is Horseshoe Lake, Le Fay Lake within 0.7 miles, 0.9 miles away is Lunker Lake, Nimue Lake within 1 mile and 1.1 miles away is Hi-Low Lake. No boundary runs near, so the county rules hold throughout.

• Where to Fish on Goat Lake

  No chart reached our records; the first cast is your sounding. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Public occurrence data for King County names Chum salmon, Coho salmon, Chinook salmon and sockeye salmon. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. Fish Goat Lake where the bottom changes rather than where it looks deep.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect August to average close to 59°F, with December the cold end at about 28°F. Mild ends to the year keep the season long. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. Expect Goat Lake to follow that timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. Nothing is mapped in the way of a ramp or car park within a short radius. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. For a change of water, Horseshoe Lake is 0.3 miles distant. Rules at Goat Lake are worth checking on the day.