Middle Hidden Lake Fishing Guide, Whatcom County, Washington

• Overview

  Middle Hidden Lake belongs to Whatcom County, Washington. The surface lies 4,304 feet up. About 20 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. The nearest place of any size is Keremeos, 36 miles away. Beyond it, Princeton at 38 miles and Cawston at 38 miles. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Middle Hidden Lake

  Depth is not on record here, which means reading the ground instead. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Whatcom County records list sockeye salmon, Coho salmon and white sturgeon among the fish reported. Several of these carry legal protection or closed seasons; the rulebook comes before the rod. Read Middle Hidden Lake before you fish it and the day goes better.

• Seasonal Patterns

  August is the warm end of the year here, averaging about 55°F, while December sits near 18°F. Hard water is a season in its own right here. Hard water holds through the cold months, breaking up near early May. The season between ice runs from about early May to mid November. June through September is the settled part of the year, with the shoulders busier for fish. The season on Middle Hidden Lake follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. No made access appears within a short radius, so plan to park on a verge and walk. Trout here take small spinners, spoons and, where fly water allows, a nymph or dry. Where the road in crosses private land, ask first. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. First Hidden Lake at 0.6 miles is the sensible second choice. Check the position at Middle Hidden Lake before loading the car.