Fishing Kendall Lake in Whatcom County, Washington

• Overview

  You will find Kendall Lake in Whatcom County, Washington. This is mixed woodland ground. This is a pocket water of some 6 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. Nearest place of any size is Peaceful Valley, 0.4 miles away. Sumas is 7.2 miles and Huntingdon 7.6 miles. The line between counties passes nearby, which can change who manages the water.

• Where to Fish on Kendall Lake

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Survey and observation records for Whatcom County include sockeye salmon, Coho salmon, white sturgeon, Chum salmon and pink salmon. Protected fish appear in the records for this area, so treat the list as information, not an invitation. Kendall Lake repays a walk before the first cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 62°F in August and bottoms out near 35°F in January. Temperature moves within a narrow band, and so does the fishing. In a normal year the cover is thin and short-lived. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. It sets the rhythm of the year at Kendall Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. Nothing built is recorded close to the bank here. Trout here take small spinners, spoons and, where fly water allows, a nymph or dry. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Sprague Lake sits 0.6 miles off and takes the overflow. Check the position on Kendall Lake before loading the car.