Lake Youngs Fishing near Maple Heights-Lake Desire, Washington

• Overview

  Lake Youngs lies within the bounds of King County, Washington. It sits 9.6 miles in from the sea. Surface area runs to roughly 685 acres, so plan for one area rather than the whole. The margin runs to about 6.2 miles in total. It ranks high for size among our King County listings. For a base, Maple Heights-Lake Desire sits 2.1 miles out. Then East Hill-Meridian, 2.4 miles, and Fairwood, 2.5 miles. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Lake Youngs

  Depth went unrecorded, which puts the reading back on you. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Records held for King County cover Chum salmon, Coho salmon, Chinook salmon and sockeye salmon. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. The shape of Lake Youngs rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between December at about 38°F and August at about 65°F, the water has a wide range to work through. It fishes twelve months of the year. Heat pushes fish deep from June onwards, so start early. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. On Lake Youngs that shapes the whole year.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. Mapping records no facilities at all near this water. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. If the gate is shut, Shady Lake at 1.1 miles is the nearest alternative. Check the position on Lake Youngs before loading the car.