Fishing at Kreger Lake, Pierce County, Washington

• Overview

  Pierce County in Washington is where Kreger Lake sits. The shore lies 21 miles out. It measures about 42 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. The full circuit measures close to 1.0 miles on foot. It is among the larger waters listed here for Pierce County. Eatonville is the closest town at 6 miles. Tacoma is the closest city, 27 miles away. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Kreger Lake

  There is no recorded depth, so work from what you can see. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Reported across Pierce County: pink salmon, sockeye salmon and largemouth bass. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. At Kreger Lake the first feature you find is worth twenty minutes.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect August near 63°F and January near 38°F on the long-run figures. It fishes twelve months of the year. Late winter and spring fish steadiest here. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. The season on Kreger Lake rarely departs from it. Conditions on the day matter more than the month on the calendar.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Rules differ from one water to the next round here. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. Silver Lake sits 1.7 miles off and takes the overflow. Rules at Kreger Lake are worth checking on the day.