Fishing at Heins Lake, Kitsap County, Washington

• Overview

  Heins Lake is a Kitsap County water, in Washington. It sits at 233 feet above sea level. This is a pocket water of some 19 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. By elevation it sits in the lower part of our Washington listings. The nearest town is Navy Yard City, 2.6 miles away. Beyond it, Erlands Point-Kitsap Lake at 3.5 miles and Port Orchard at 3.9 miles. The nearest boundary is well away, so one set of rules covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Heins Lake

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Records held for Kitsap County cover Chum salmon, Coho salmon and cutthroat trout. Protected fish appear in the records for this area, so treat the list as information, not an invitation. On Heins Lake the first feature you find is usually worth a session.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-run averages give August about 63°F and December about 39°F. Summer heat is the limit here, not winter cold. Late winter and spring fish steadiest here. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. That is the shape of the year on Heins Lake. Overcast days spread the fishing across more hours.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. Public mapping records no formal access here, so plan for a walk and soft ground. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. The nearest alternative is Alexander Lake, 0.2 miles out. Treat Heins Lake as unsettled until someone local tells you otherwise.