Kitsap Lake Fishing near Erlands Point-Kitsap Lake, Washington

• Overview

  Kitsap Lake is set in Kitsap County, Washington. This is open plain country. The water covers some 238 acres, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. A shoreline of some 2.5 miles keeps the choices simple. It is among the larger waters listed here for Kitsap County. The town to know is Erlands Point-Kitsap Lake, 1.7 miles out. The big place round here is Seattle, 17 miles distant. No boundary runs near, so the county rules hold throughout.

• Where to Fish on Kitsap Lake

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. Open biodiversity records for Kitsap County list Chum salmon, Coho salmon, cutthroat trout, largemouth bass and Chinook salmon. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. Work Kitsap Lake in sections rather than trying to cover it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  In an average year August sits at 63°F and December at 39°F. Fishing runs all year, with summer the awkward season. Heat pushes fish deep from June onwards, so start early. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. At Kitsap Lake the season follows that pattern closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. A made slipway is half a mile from here, which settles the boat question. The closest car park is half a mile away, so pack accordingly. Fishing from a pier is possible half a mile away. There are toilets mapped about half a mile away. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Some stretches are reserved and marked as such on the ground. Beaver Dam Lake sits 1.4 miles off and takes the overflow. Check the position on Kitsap Lake before loading the car.