Fishing at Green Slough, King County, Washington

• Overview

  King County in Washington is where Green Slough sits. This is pine and hardwood ground. This is a pocket water of some 4 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. It is a small entry by King County standards. The nearest place of any size is Carnation, 1.8 miles away. It is 13 miles to Bellevue, the nearest city. It sits well inside the county, so one set of rules covers it.

• Where to Fish on Green Slough

  The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Reported across King County: 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. Green Slough gives up its fish to patience rather than distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warm month here averages 64°F; the cold one sits at 39°F. The hard part of the year is the heat, not the cold. Shade and hour of day matter more than month. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Green Slough.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. A car park lies 120 yards away, so the walk in is short. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Some stretches are reserved and marked as such on the ground. If the gate is shut, Ames Lake at 1.9 miles is the nearest alternative. Nothing on Green Slough should be assumed from this page alone.