Fishing Green Lake Reservoir in King County, Washington

• Overview

  Green Lake Reservoir sits in King County, out in Washington. Tidal water begins 3.8 miles from here. It covers about 8 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. Ground here is low by Washington standards. Greenwood at 2.1 miles is the nearest place to stop. The nearest city of size is Seattle, 5.6 miles away. You are close to a county edge here; who manages the access can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Green Lake Reservoir

  Depth is not on record here, which means reading the ground instead. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Fish documented in King County include Chum salmon, Coho salmon, Chinook salmon and sockeye salmon. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. On Green Lake Reservoir that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 65°F, the coldest about 40°F. Cold never closes this one. October and November give a second good stretch as it cools. Spring and autumn carry the year; summer squeezes it into the ends of the day. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Green Lake Reservoir.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. Boat access is recorded roughly half a mile away. Parking is mapped about half a mile from the bank. Mapping shows a jetty some half a mile off. Facilities include toilets around half a mile from here. The water borders Waldo Woods, so expect the reserve rules to apply. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Where the way in crosses private ground, ask first. Green Lake sits 1.2 miles off and takes the overflow. Confirm access to Green Lake Reservoir locally before you travel.