Little Menzel Lake near Granite Falls: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Little Menzel Lake stands in Snohomish County, Washington. It sits in pine and hardwood country. This is a pocket water of some 4 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. Supplies mean a trip to Granite Falls, 4 miles off. The nearest city of size is Everett, 14 miles away. It sits well inside its county, with no border complications.

• Where to Fish on Little Menzel Lake

  No published figure covers depth, so learn it as you fish. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. County-wide records name Chinook salmon, pink salmon, Coho salmon and largemouth bass. Protected fish appear in the records for this area, so treat the list as information, not an invitation. At Little Menzel Lake the water rewards a slow, careful approach.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages move between 38°F in December and 63°F in August. Heat sets the pattern from late spring onward. Spring and autumn carry the fishing; summer squeezes it into the edges of the day. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. The season on Little Menzel Lake follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. The closest car park is half a mile away, so pack accordingly. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Some stretches are reserved and marked as such on the ground. Menzel Lake at 0.2 miles is the sensible second choice. Confirm access to Little Menzel Lake locally before you travel.