Lake Fizrenken in Pierce County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Pierce County in Washington is where Lake Fizrenken sits. Land around it is farm and woodlot. The far bank is a conversation away, so keep low and quiet. It is a small entry by Pierce County standards. Eatonville lies 24 miles from the water. Morton lies 25 miles off, Crocker another 28 miles. The county line is nowhere near, so one local authority covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Lake Fizrenken

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Fish documented in Pierce County include pink salmon, sockeye salmon, largemouth bass, Chum salmon and Coho salmon. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. Take Lake Fizrenken a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect August near 58°F and January near 31°F on the long-run figures. Temperature moves within a narrow band, and so does the fishing. It is not guaranteed from one year to the next. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. Lake Fizrenken runs to its own calendar within the local pattern.

• Tackle & Baits

  No access rule appears in what we hold. There are toilets mapped about 0.9 miles away. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Rules differ from one water to the next round here. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. If the gate is shut, Johnson Lake at 1.7 miles is the nearest alternative. Nothing here settles the position at Lake Fizrenken for certain.