Mary Lake, Washington: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Mary Lake is one of the King County waters in Washington. The surface lies 5,308 feet up. The whole thing is a single swim; walk it in a minute. It is one of the smaller waters we list in King County. Tanner lies 26 miles from the water. Leavenworth is 26 miles away, with Riverbend at 27 miles. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Mary Lake

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. 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. Take Mary Lake a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs 24°F to 56°F. The year runs cold to warm and back, with clear transitions. Expect a solid lid for months and a thaw around late April. Expect the water usable from around late April until roughly late November. The weeks after the thaw and the ones before the freeze are the strongest. Anyone fishing Mary Lake regularly works to that calendar.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. No made access is recorded, so a short walk in is the likely arrangement. 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. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. For a change of water, June Lake is 0.2 miles distant. Treat access at Mary Lake as something to verify.