Marten Lake, Washington: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Marten Lake is listed under King County, Washington. The bank is 2,936 feet above sea level. With some 40 acres of water, there is room for a boat but no need of one. There is roughly 0.9 miles of shoreline here, which is a short walk end to end. For a base, Tanner sits 14 miles out. The big place round here is Bellevue, 32 miles distant. One jurisdiction covers this water end to end.

• Where to Fish on Marten Lake

  We hold no survey for this water; read the slope of the shoreline instead. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Reported across King County: 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. Fish Marten Lake where the bottom changes rather than where it looks deep.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 58°F in August and bottoms out near 29°F in December. The swings are modest, so patterns change slowly. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. Marten Lake runs to that rhythm year in and year out.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. It formed naturally, so levels move with rainfall rather than with a gate. A camping area sits within half a mile of here. Mapping records toilets within half a mile. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. For a change of water, Cougar Lake is 0.9 miles distant. Ask locally about Marten Lake if anything is unclear.