Island Lake Fishing near Granite Falls, Washington

• Overview

  Island Lake is listed under Snohomish County, Washington. What surrounds it is farm and woodlot. About 2 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. Our Snohomish County list holds plenty of bigger water. Supplies mean a trip to Granite Falls, 10 miles off. Beyond it, Sultan at 13 miles and Lochsloy at 13 miles. It sits well inside the county, so one set of rules covers it.

• Where to Fish on Island Lake

  No depth figure has reached our records, which makes a plummet useful. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Species logged across Snohomish County include Chinook salmon, pink salmon, Coho salmon, largemouth bass and pumpkinseed. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. On Island Lake the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 34°F in December up to 60°F in August. Mild ends to the year keep the season long. In a normal year the cover is thin and short-lived. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. On Island Lake that shapes the whole year. Long dry spells drop the level and concentrate them.

• Tackle & Baits

  Who may fish here is not settled in anything we hold. Nothing in the way of made access shows up nearby: no ramp, no car park, no path. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Should this one be busy, Pinnacle Lake is 0.7 miles off. Confirm before you fish Island Lake.