Fishing Lake Meridian in King County, Washington

• Overview

  Out in King County, Washington, sits Lake Meridian. The shore lies 8 miles out. It measures about 150 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. The bank runs about 2.3 miles all the way round, so one visit can cover most of it. On our King County list it sits near the top for size. Covington at 1.5 miles is the nearest place to stop. The nearest city of size is Kent, 3.7 miles away. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Lake Meridian

  Open data we checked carries no depth for this water. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. Fish documented in King County include Chum salmon, Coho salmon, Chinook salmon and sockeye salmon. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. The shape of Lake Meridian decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages move between 38°F in December and 65°F in August. The hard part of the year is the heat, not the cold. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Lake Meridian.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. Records list it as a fishing water. Mapping shows a ramp about half a mile from the shore. The closest car park is half a mile away, so pack accordingly. Mapping shows a jetty some half a mile off. A toilet block sits half a mile away. Rules differ from one water to the next round here. Clark Lake, 1.7 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. Signs at Lake Meridian carry more weight than any list.