Little Myrtle Lake near Tanner: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  In Washington, Little Myrtle Lake falls inside King County. Everything around it is rolling hill. It covers about 2 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. Most waters listed here for King County are larger. For supplies, Tanner is 18 miles out. Further out sit Riverbend (19 miles) and North Bend (20 miles). The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Little Myrtle Lake

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Species logged across King County include Chum salmon, Coho salmon and Chinook salmon. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. The near bank of Little Myrtle Lake is often the one people ignore.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical August readings run about 57°F; by December the average is down near 26°F. Neither winter nor summer shuts things down for long. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. Autumn steadies things again once the heat lets go. The season on Little Myrtle Lake rarely departs from it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. 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. Where the road in crosses private land, ask first. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. Marlene Lake sits 0.5 miles off and takes the overflow. Where Little Myrtle Lake is concerned, a local answer beats a written one.