Lake Bronson Fishing in Snohomish County, Washington

• Overview

  Out in Snohomish County, Washington, sits Lake Bronson. Tidal water begins 20 miles from here. The water measures roughly 7 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. Start from Sultan, 4.7 miles down the road. It is 19 miles to Everett, the nearest city. Water in the same corner: Japanese Lake about 0.2 miles, Ida Lake just 1.2 miles, Winters Lake about 1.9 miles, Kellog Lake just 2.2 miles and Woods Lake about 2.4 miles. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Lake Bronson

  We hold no depth figure for this one. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Reported across Snohomish County: Chinook salmon, pink salmon, Coho salmon, largemouth bass and pumpkinseed. Protected fish appear in the records for this area, so treat the list as information, not an invitation. Lake Bronson gives up its fish to patience rather than distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  August runs about 62°F on average, December about 36°F. Temperature moves within a narrow band, and so does the fishing. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. It holds true on Lake Bronson more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. The nearest car park we can see is half a mile out, so expect a walk with your gear. A pier 80 yards from here gives a platform over deeper water. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Where access is informal, keep it that way by behaving. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. The nearest alternative is Japanese Lake, 0.2 miles out. Signs at Lake Bronson carry more weight than any list.