Lake Stickney, Washington: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  You will find Lake Stickney in Snohomish County, Washington. It sits at 3,468 feet above sea level. At roughly 13 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. The nearest place of any size is Gold Bar, 5.2 miles away. The nearest city of size is Everett, 27 miles away. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Lake Stickney

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Open biodiversity records for Snohomish County list Chinook salmon, pink salmon, Coho salmon, largemouth bass and pumpkinseed. Protected fish appear in the records for this area, so treat the list as information, not an invitation. Read Lake Stickney before you fish it and the day goes better.

• Seasonal Patterns

  On the long-term average, August reads 60°F and December reads 32°F. Ice comes and goes from one year to the next. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. Spring and autumn carry the year; summer squeezes it into the ends of the day. On Lake Stickney the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. No built facilities appear in mapping around this water. 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 stretches are reserved and marked as such on the ground. Should this one be busy, One Acre Lake is 0.9 miles off. Check the position at Lake Stickney before loading the car.