Reservoir Number Four Fishing in Snohomish County, Washington

• Overview

  Reservoir Number Four sits within Snohomish County in Washington. The ground around here is oak and grass. It covers about 3 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. Our Snohomish County list holds plenty of bigger water. Head to Everett, 1.1 miles away, for anything you forgot. Mukilteo lies 4.2 miles off, Fobes Hill another 4.8 miles. Being near a boundary, it pays to know which side you are fishing.

• Where to Fish on Reservoir Number Four

  Depth is not on record here, which means reading the ground instead. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Reported across Snohomish County: Chinook salmon, pink salmon, Coho salmon and largemouth bass. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. On Reservoir Number Four that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate records put August near 65°F and December near 40°F. Warm months push fish deep; cool months bring them back. Late winter and spring fish steadiest here. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. It sets the rhythm of the year at Reservoir Number Four.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. Parking is mapped about 150 yards from the bank. Public data records a pier about half a mile out. Facilities run to toilets half a mile from the water. The water borders Forgotten Creek Nature Area, so reserve rules are likely to apply. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. If the gate is shut, Reservoir Number Two at 0.1 miles is the nearest alternative. For Reservoir Number Four in particular, ask before you travel.