Fishing at Judy Lake, King County, Washington

• Overview

  King County, Washington, is where Judy Lake sits. The surface lies 3,274 feet up. Surface area runs to about 7 acres — small enough to read in one session. You are 15 miles from Tanner. The big place round here is Bellevue, 35 miles distant. Alternatives close at hand: Carole Lake (0.4 miles), Nordrum Lake 0.4 miles away, Rock Lake (0.7 miles), Lunker Lake 0.9 miles away and Hi-Low Lake (1 mile). It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Judy Lake

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Survey and observation records for King County include Chum salmon, Coho salmon, Chinook salmon, sockeye salmon and yellow perch. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. Take Judy Lake a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages here run 59°F at the top of summer and 28°F at the bottom of winter. The swings are modest, so patterns change slowly. Some winters give nothing at all, so plan for open water. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. It sets the rhythm of the year at Judy Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. No car park, ramp or path is recorded within easy reach of the shore. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. If the gate is shut, Carole Lake at 0.4 miles is the nearest alternative. Check the position at Judy Lake before loading the car.