Lake Lois Fishing near Tanglewilde, Washington

• Overview

  Thurston County in Washington is where Lake Lois sits. Oak and grass runs right down to the water. At 6 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. Ground here is low by Washington standards. Tanglewilde sits 1.1 miles from here and is the nearest stop. Tacoma sits 22 miles out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Lake Lois

  We hold no survey for this water; read the slope of the shoreline instead. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Survey and observation records for Thurston County include Chum salmon, largemouth bass and bluegill. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. At Lake Lois the water rewards a slow, careful approach.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs 39°F to 65°F. It fishes twelve months of the year. The first and last hours carry the summer; the middle is slow. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. On Lake Lois the same rules apply, with local timing. A settled spell fishes better than a bright one.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. Parking is mapped about half a mile from the bank. A jetty or pier is mapped about half a mile from here. A picnic spot sits half a mile from the bank. A toilet block sits half a mile away. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Goose Pond sits 0.3 miles off and takes the overflow. Nothing here settles the position at Lake Lois for certain.