Lost Lake, Washington: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Lost Lake sits in Pierce County, out in Washington. Tidal water begins 4 miles from here. You can fish the entire water from one spot if you pick it well. Most waters listed here for Pierce County are larger. Nearest town is Lakewood, 1.8 miles off. Tacoma sits 8.1 miles out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. It sits well inside the county, so one set of rules covers it.

• Where to Fish on Lost Lake

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Public occurrence data for Pierce County names pink salmon, sockeye salmon, largemouth bass, Chum salmon and Coho salmon. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. At Lost Lake the water rewards a slow, careful approach.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs 39°F to 65°F. Fishing runs all year, with summer the awkward season. Late winter and spring fish steadiest here. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to fish here. At Lost Lake the season follows that pattern closely. Late evening often out-fishes the whole afternoon.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. Parking sits half a mile out, which makes for a walk with tackle. A recognised fishing place sits 0.9 miles away. A picnic area is mapped about half a mile away. There is a toilet block some half a mile out. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. If the gate is shut, Boyles Lake at 0.6 miles is the nearest alternative. For Lost Lake in particular, ask before you travel.