Pine Lake Fishing in Whatcom County, Washington

• Overview

  Pine Lake lies in Whatcom County, Washington. It lies 1,617 feet above sea level. This is a pocket water of some 7 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. Some 5.2 miles away sits Geneva, the nearest settlement. Abbotsford is the closest city, 28 miles away. Being near a boundary, it pays to know which side you are fishing.

• Where to Fish on Pine Lake

  Depth is not on record here, which means reading the ground instead. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Public occurrence data for Whatcom County names sockeye salmon, Coho salmon, white sturgeon, Chum salmon and pink salmon. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. Read Pine Lake for ten minutes before the first cast goes out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The range across the year is 38°F to 62°F. Most months fish reasonably, given the right weather. It is not guaranteed from one year to the next. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. That is the shape of the year on Pine Lake. Spring fish sit shallower than most people expect.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. A campsite is mapped about 70 yards away, which makes an early start easier. This sits inside Pine Lake Wildlife Area, so read the reserve notices first. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Failing this one, try Cedar Lake, 0.3 miles away. Nothing here settles the position at Pine Lake for certain.