Ruby Lake Fishing in Snohomish County, Washington

• Overview

  Ruby Lake lies within the bounds of Snohomish County, Washington. It lies 5,469 feet above sea level. At roughly 2 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. Most waters listed here for Snohomish County are larger. Head to Darrington, 20 miles away, for anything you forgot. It is 44 miles to Everett, the nearest city. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Ruby Lake

  We hold no survey for this water; read the slope of the shoreline instead. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Records held for Snohomish County cover Chinook salmon, pink salmon and Coho salmon. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. Fish Ruby Lake to its features, not to its size.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about 26°F in December to roughly 58°F in August. The year gives four workable seasons without severe ends. Cover comes and goes, so treat it with suspicion rather than trust. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. Anyone fishing Ruby Lake regularly works to that calendar.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. We find no slipway, car park or made path within a short radius, so treat access as rough. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Some banks are open only from a marked point. Where the way in crosses private ground, ask first. Failing this one, try Hardtack Lake, 3 miles away. Check the position on Ruby Lake before loading the car.