Lily Lake, Washington: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Lily Lake sits within Lewis County in Washington. The bank gives way to farm and woodlot. At roughly 18 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. 34 miles away sits Tieton, the nearest town. It is 62 miles to Tacoma, the nearest city. No boundary runs near, so the county rules hold throughout.

• Where to Fish on Lily Lake

  Depth is not on record here, so the bank has to tell you. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Records held for Lewis County cover Coho salmon, rainbow trout, Chinook salmon and largemouth bass. Protected fish appear in the records for this area, so treat the list as information, not an invitation. The shape of Lily Lake rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical August readings run about 57°F; by January the average is down near 27°F. Some winters cap it and some do not. In a normal year the cover is thin and short-lived. Spring and autumn carry the year; summer squeezes it into the ends of the day. It holds true on Lily Lake more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. Nothing is listed nearby for parking or launching a boat. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. If the gate is shut, Coyote Lake at 2.3 miles is the nearest alternative. Check the current arrangement for Lily Lake.