Fishing Lodge Lake in King County, Washington

• Overview

  Look for Lodge Lake in the King County part of Washington. Land around it is farm and woodlot. At 9 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. Tanner at 15 miles is the nearest place to stop. Riverbend is 15 miles away, with Wilderness Rim at 16 miles. You are close to a county edge here; who manages the access can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Lodge Lake

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. County-wide records name Chum salmon, Coho salmon, Chinook salmon and sockeye salmon. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. At Lodge Lake the first feature you find is worth twenty minutes.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs 27°F to 58°F. In milder years the surface never sets. It is not guaranteed from one year to the next. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. On Lodge Lake that shapes the whole year. Autumn feeding runs harder as the light drops away.

• Tackle & Baits

  Who may fish here is not settled in anything we hold. The nearest car park we can see is half a mile out, so expect a walk with your gear. You can camp half a mile off, which suits an early start. There are toilets half a mile off. Trout here take small spinners, spoons and, where fly water allows, a nymph or dry. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. Beaver Lake at 0.6 miles is the sensible second choice. None of that is settled for Lodge Lake in what we hold.