Little Derrick Lake Fishing in King County, Washington

• Overview

  Little Derrick Lake falls in King County, part of Washington. It stands 3,770 feet above sea level. The far bank is a conversation away, so keep low and quiet. Our King County list holds plenty of bigger water. Tanner is the closest place, 12 miles off. After that come Riverbend at 12 miles and Wilderness Rim at 13 miles. The nearest boundary is a fair way off.

• Where to Fish on Little Derrick Lake

  Nothing we hold settles how deep this runs. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. County-wide records name Chum salmon, Coho salmon, Chinook salmon and sockeye salmon. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. Fish Little Derrick Lake to its features, not to its size.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs 28°F to 59°F. The season stretches long at both ends here. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. It holds true on Little Derrick Lake more years than not. A rising level usually fishes better than a falling one.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. Mapping shows no built access close by; expect to walk in from wherever you can leave the car. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. If the gate is shut, Derrick Lake at 0.2 miles is the nearest alternative. Nothing here settles the position at Little Derrick Lake for certain.