Fishing Rattlesnake Lake in King County, Washington

• Overview

  Rattlesnake Lake falls in King County, part of Washington. The shore lies 26 miles out. Surface area is around 112 acres, which gives you real water without needing a boat. Around 1.7 miles of margin, front to back. It is among the larger waters listed here for King County. The nearest place of any size is Wilderness Rim, 1.2 miles away. For a city, Renton is 21 miles off. No border sits close enough to matter.

• Where to Fish on Rattlesnake Lake

  No published figure covers depth, so learn it as you fish. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. King County records list Chum salmon, Coho salmon and Chinook salmon among the fish reported. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. Work Rattlesnake Lake in sections rather than trying to cover it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about 36°F in December to roughly 62°F in August. Mild ends to the year keep the season long. It should never be assumed safe, whatever the month says. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. The season on Rattlesnake Lake rarely departs from it.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. A parking area is marked roughly half a mile out. Somewhere to sit and eat is half a mile out. There are toilets half a mile off. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. Should this one be busy, Christmas Lake is 0.7 miles off. Nothing on Rattlesnake Lake should be assumed from this page alone.