Lake Ivanhoe Fishing in Kittitas County, Washington

• Overview

  Look for Lake Ivanhoe in the Kittitas County part of Washington. What surrounds it is mixed forest. Small at around 19 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. Tanner at 24 miles is the nearest place to stop. Riverbend follows at 24 miles, then Wilderness Rim at 25 miles. One jurisdiction covers this water end to end. Expect roughly 82 inches of rain across the year, peaking in December.

• Where to Fish on Lake Ivanhoe

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Records held for Kittitas County cover cutthroat trout, rainbow trout and Chinook salmon. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. Work Lake Ivanhoe in sections rather than trying to cover it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  August runs about 54°F on average, December about 22°F. Cold winters and warm summers give a wide working range. Break-up comes around early May, and the run that follows is short and strong. Open water usually runs from early May until about late November. Fish feed hardest at the start and the close of the open season. Expect Lake Ivanhoe to follow that timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Parking is often the real limit rather than the bank itself. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. The nearest alternative is Williams Lake, 1.2 miles out. Nothing on Lake Ivanhoe should be assumed from this page alone.