Locket Lake Fishing in King County, Washington

• Overview

  Locket Lake is one of the King County listings for Washington. Height above sea level is 4,646 feet. With some 46 acres of water, there is room for a boat but no need of one. A shoreline of some 1.0 miles keeps the choices simple. Nearest town is Tanner, 24 miles off. Riverbend is 24 miles away, with North Bend at 25 miles. The nearest boundary is a fair way off.

• Where to Fish on Locket Lake

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. Reported across King County: Chum salmon, Coho salmon, Chinook salmon, sockeye salmon and yellow perch. Several of these carry legal protection or closed seasons; the rulebook comes before the rod. Take Locket Lake a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs 27°F to 58°F. Mild ends to the year keep the season long. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. That shapes the year on Locket Lake. Barometric swings often matter more than the calendar.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. It formed naturally, so levels move with rainfall rather than with a gate. Overnight stays are possible half a mile away. Toilets show in mapping about half a mile away. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. If the gate is shut, Jade Lake at 0.5 miles is the nearest alternative. Check the position on Locket Lake before loading the car.