Menzel Lake near Granite Falls: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Menzel Lake is a Snohomish County water, Washington side. Salt water lies 13 miles off. The water measures roughly 17 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. The closest town, Granite Falls, is 4 miles distant. It is 14 miles to Everett, the nearest city. Rules here are straightforward: one county, one set of rules.

• Where to Fish on Menzel Lake

  Nothing we hold settles how deep this runs. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Across Snohomish County, recorded fish include Chinook salmon, pink salmon and Coho salmon. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. Take Menzel Lake a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs 38°F to 63°F. Winter is the comfortable season here rather than the difficult one. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to be out. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. Menzel Lake fishes to that pattern most years. Warm spells bring fish up, cold snaps push them down.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. You will be walking about half a mile from the nearest car park. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. Little Menzel Lake at 0.2 miles is the sensible second choice. The position on Menzel Lake is worth confirming on the day.