Lake Leota Fishing Guide, King County, Washington

• Overview

  Look for Lake Leota in the King County part of Washington. Country round the bank runs to dry hill. Small at around 9 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. The closest town, Woodinville, is 2 miles away. Further out sit Cottage Lake (2.4 miles) and Maltby (3.2 miles). More in the same country: Crystal Lake at 1.6 miles, Cottage Lake sits 1.6 miles out, Little Lake at 1.8 miles and Echo Lake sits 3.7 miles out. A county line runs close by, so local bylaws can differ within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Lake Leota

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Survey and observation records for King County include Chum salmon, Coho salmon, Chinook salmon, sockeye salmon and yellow perch. Protected fish appear in the records for this area, so treat the list as information, not an invitation. At Lake Leota light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs 39°F to 64°F. Winter is the comfortable season here rather than the difficult one. October and November give a second good stretch as it cools. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to fish here. Lake Leota runs to that rhythm year in and year out. Rain lifts the level and moves fish about.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. There is recorded parking some half a mile off. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Crystal Lake at 1.6 miles is the sensible second choice. Check the position at Lake Leota before loading the car.