Fishing Lake Shannon in Skagit County, Washington

• Overview

  Lake Shannon is one of the Skagit County waters in Washington. The water sits 427 feet up. The water covers around 3.0 sq miles, which puts most of it out of reach from the bank. The shoreline runs to about 16 miles, far more than one trip can cover. It is among the larger waters listed here for Skagit County. Darrington sits 23 miles from here and is the nearest stop. Abbotsford is the closest city, 40 miles away. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Lake Shannon

  Depth went unrecorded, which puts the reading back on you. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. County-wide records name Coho salmon, Chum salmon and pink salmon. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. Lake Shannon gives up more to patience than to distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warm month here averages 63°F; the cold one sits at 34°F. Mild ends to the year keep the season long. Some winters give nothing at all, so plan for open water. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Lake Shannon.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. No launch point is recorded nearby, so this is a bank water unless you carry a boat in. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. For a change of water, Lake Tyee is 2 miles distant. None of that is settled for Lake Shannon in what we hold.