Fishing at Hi-Low Lake, King County, Washington

• Overview

  King County in Washington is where Hi-Low Lake sits. The bank gives way to farm and woodlot. About 5 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. Tanner is the closest place, 15 miles off. It is 35 miles to Bellevue, the nearest city. Rules here are straightforward: one county, one set of rules. It sits far enough from the road to feel away from things.

• Where to Fish on Hi-Low Lake

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. Records held for King County cover Chum salmon, Coho salmon, Chinook salmon, sockeye salmon and yellow perch. Protected fish appear in the records for this area, so treat the list as information, not an invitation. Work Hi-Low Lake in sections rather than trying to cover it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  On the long-term average, August reads 59°F and December reads 28°F. Seasons here are moderate, and the fishing runs most of the year. It should never be assumed safe, whatever the month says. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. It holds true on Hi-Low Lake more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. No made access appears within a short radius, so plan to park on a verge and walk. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Lunker Lake at 0.3 miles is the sensible second choice. Treat access at Hi-Low Lake as something to verify.