Fishing at Grass Lake, King County, Washington

• Overview

  Grass Lake is listed under King County, Washington. The setting is dry hill on every side. Surface area runs to about 16 acres — small enough to read in one session. 0.9 miles away sits Lake Morton-Berrydale, the nearest town. Covington follows at 2.4 miles, then Black Diamond at 4.3 miles. The boundary is close enough to be worth checking before you fish.

• Where to Fish on Grass Lake

  Depth figures are not published for this one. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Open biodiversity records for King County list Chum salmon, Coho salmon and Chinook salmon. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. Grass Lake repays a walk before the first cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 65°F in August and bottom out at 38°F in December. Summer heat is the limit here, not winter cold. The first and last hours carry the summer; the middle is slow. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. The season on Grass Lake rarely departs from it.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. Mapping shows a ramp about half a mile from the shore. The closest car park is half a mile away, so pack accordingly. There are toilets mapped about half a mile away. Covington Natural Area takes in this water; protected-area rules will apply. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. For a change of water, Lake Morton is 0.8 miles distant. Confirm access to Grass Lake locally before you travel.