Honey Lake near Tanner: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Washington holds Honey Lake, in King County. The bank gives way to open valley. It covers about 9 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. Supplies mean a trip to Tanner, 12 miles off. Riverbend lies 12 miles off, North Bend another 12 miles. Others within reach: 1 mile out stands Mowitch Lake, Cougar Lake 1.9 miles away, 2.2 miles out stands Lake Isabella, Goat Mountain Lake 2.2 miles away and 2.2 miles out stands Lake Blethen. The nearest boundary is a fair way off.

• Where to Fish on Honey Lake

  Depth is not on record here, which means reading the ground instead. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Across King County, recorded fish include Chum salmon, Coho salmon, Chinook salmon and sockeye salmon. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. Honey Lake repays a walk before the first cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  August runs about 58°F on average, December about 29°F. A long season, with weather mattering more than the month. In a normal year the cover is thin and short-lived. Autumn steadies things again once the heat lets go. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Honey Lake. Cloud cover is worth more than temperature on a bright week.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. There is no mapped parking or launch nearby, which keeps numbers down. Trout here take small spinners, spoons and, where fly water allows, a nymph or dry. Where a permit is needed, the nearest town usually sells it. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. The nearest alternative is Mowitch Lake, 1 mile out. Check the position at Honey Lake before loading the car.