Fishing Lake Rowena in King County, Washington

• Overview

  You will find Lake Rowena in King County, Washington. The country round it is pine and birch from end to end. It measures about 29 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. Nearest town is Tanner, 25 miles off. Then Riverbend, 26 miles, and Leavenworth, 26 miles. The county line is nowhere near, so one local authority covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Lake Rowena

  Without a survey to go on, judge depth from how the bank falls away. 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 King County include Chum salmon, Coho salmon and Chinook salmon. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. Read Lake Rowena for ten minutes before the first cast goes out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect August to average close to 54°F, with December the cold end at about 22°F. Seasons are distinct, and each one fishes differently. The lid usually goes in early May, which opens the strongest weeks of the year. On the long-run averages the water opens up around early May and starts locking again about late November. Spring is short and heavy here; autumn is longer and steadier. Time your trip to Lake Rowena by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. The water borders Alpine Lakes Wilderness, so expect the reserve rules to apply. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Where the road in crosses private land, ask first. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Lake Rebecca at 0.5 miles is the sensible second choice. What applies at Lake Rowena may have changed since it was mapped.