Fishing La Bohn Lakes in King County, Washington

• Overview

  In Washington, La Bohn Lakes falls inside King County. The surface lies 5,837 feet up. This is a pocket water of some 17 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. It sits higher than most water we list in Washington. Nearest place of any size is Tanner, 25 miles away. Riverbend follows at 25 miles, then North Bend at 26 miles. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on La Bohn Lakes

  Depth is not on record here, so the bank has to tell you. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. Records held for King County cover Chum salmon, Coho salmon and Chinook salmon. Several of these carry legal protection or closed seasons; the rulebook comes before the rod. Take La Bohn Lakes a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  August runs about 54°F on average, December about 22°F. Cold locks it up for a good stretch each year. Once it clears, about early May, the fishing comes on quickly. On the long-run averages the water opens up around early May and starts locking again about late November. Late spring and early autumn carry the year between them. Plan any trip to La Bohn Lakes around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. Overnight stays are possible half a mile away. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. Foehn Lake at 0.9 miles is the sensible second choice. For La Bohn Lakes, the notice at the access point is the final word.