Miller Lake near Kingston: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  This water sits in Kitsap County, Washington. Height above sea level is 56 feet. With some 28 acres of water, there is room for a boat but no need of one. It lies lower than most water we list in Washington. Head to Kingston, 3 miles away, for anything you forgot. Lofall follows at 4.7 miles, then Indianola at 4.8 miles. The county edge is within a short distance of the bank.

• Where to Fish on Miller Lake

  There is no recorded depth, so work from what you can see. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Kitsap County records list Chum salmon, Coho salmon, cutthroat trout and largemouth bass among the fish reported. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. At Miller Lake light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs 40°F to 62°F. Whether it freezes depends on the year. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. It holds true on Miller Lake more years than not. Rain lifts the level and moves fish about.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. The nearest car park we can see is half a mile out, so expect a walk with your gear. A jetty or pier is mapped about half a mile from here. There are toilets half a mile off. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Some banks are open only from a marked point. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. Failing this one, try Carpenter Lake, 1.9 miles away. Nothing here settles the position at Miller Lake for certain.