Hilton Lake, Washington: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Snohomish County, Washington, is where Hilton Lake sits. It sits in open plain. This is a pocket water of some 3 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Snohomish County. Eastmont lies 0.6 miles from the water. Beyond it, Silver Firs at 3 miles and Mill Creek at 3.1 miles. The nearest boundary is a fair way off.

• Where to Fish on Hilton Lake

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Fish documented in Snohomish County include Chinook salmon, pink salmon, Coho salmon and largemouth bass. Several of these carry legal protection or closed seasons; the rulebook comes before the rod. Take Hilton Lake a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  On the long-term average, August reads 65°F and December reads 39°F. The year never really closes; it just gets uncomfortable in summer. Late winter and spring fish steadiest here. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. Hilton Lake fishes to that pattern most years.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. The closest car park is half a mile away, so pack accordingly. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Where access is informal, keep it that way by behaving. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. The nearest alternative is Silver Lake, 1.2 miles out. Confirm access to Hilton Lake locally before you travel.