Lake Albert Fishing Guide, King County, Washington

• Overview

  Lake Albert lies in King County, Washington. The shore lies 39 miles out. The far bank is a conversation away, so keep low and quiet. Most waters listed here for King County are larger. Some 17 miles away sits Wilderness Rim, the nearest settlement. Riverbend follows at 17 miles, then Tanner at 17 miles. It sits well inside its county, with no border complications.

• Where to Fish on Lake Albert

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. King County records list Chum salmon, Coho salmon and Chinook salmon among the fish reported. Several of these carry legal protection or closed seasons; the rulebook comes before the rod. Lake Albert repays a walk before the first cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages here run 59°F at the top of summer and 29°F at the bottom of winter. In milder years the surface never sets. In a normal year the cover is thin and short-lived. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. Anyone fishing Lake Albert regularly works to that calendar.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. Nothing is listed nearby for parking or launching a boat. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Where a permit is needed, the nearest town usually sells it. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Stirrup Lake, 3.8 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. Check the position on Lake Albert before loading the car.