McGillicuddys Duck Pond in Snohomish County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  McGillicuddys Duck Pond lies in Snohomish County, Washington. The country here is rolling hill. Small even by pond standards, it rewards one careful line. It is a small entry by Snohomish County standards. Darrington lies 12 miles from the water. After that come Arlington Heights at 14 miles and Bryant at 17 miles. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on McGillicuddys Duck Pond

  The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Fish documented in Snohomish County include Chinook salmon, pink salmon, Coho salmon and largemouth bass. Protected fish appear in the records for this area, so treat the list as information, not an invitation. The shape of McGillicuddys Duck Pond rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about 31°F in December to roughly 59°F in August. The freeze here is occasional rather than annual. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. Spring and autumn carry the year; summer squeezes it into the ends of the day. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to McGillicuddys Duck Pond.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. Formal access is not mapped, so the last stretch is likely on foot. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. A landowner's word beats anything printed elsewhere. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. Should this one be busy, Myrtle Lake is 1.1 miles off. Rules at McGillicuddys Duck Pond are worth checking on the day.