Goblin Lake, Washington: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Goblin Lake stands in Snohomish County, Washington. It stands 4,134 feet above sea level. Nearest place of any size is Gold Bar, 19 miles away. Further out sit Darrington (24 miles) and Sultan (24 miles). Water in the same corner: Quartz Lake sits 0.6 miles out, Blanca Lake 2.1 miles away, Bowser Lake sits 2.6 miles out, Virgin Lake 2.8 miles away and Twin Lakes sits 3 miles out. It sits well inside the county, so one set of rules covers it.

• Where to Fish on Goblin Lake

  We hold no depth figure for this one. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. Reported across Snohomish County: Chinook salmon, pink salmon, Coho salmon and largemouth bass. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. On Goblin Lake the first feature you find is usually worth a session.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages here run 57°F at the top of summer and 25°F at the bottom of winter. The year turns gently, without extremes at either end. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. On Goblin Lake the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. No made access appears within a short radius, so plan to park on a verge and walk. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. Quartz Lake sits 0.6 miles off and takes the overflow. Rules at Goblin Lake are worth checking on the day.