Sequalitchew Lake, Washington: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Sequalitchew Lake lies in Pierce County, in Washington. It stands 236 feet above sea level. The water covers some 81 acres, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. On our Pierce County list it sits near the top for size. North Fort Lewis lies 0.8 miles from the water. Further out sit Joint Base Lewis McChord (1.4 miles) and DuPont (1.6 miles). This one sits near enough to a boundary to be worth checking.

• Where to Fish on Sequalitchew Lake

  Open data we checked carries no depth for this water. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. County-wide records name pink salmon, sockeye salmon, largemouth bass, Chum salmon and Coho salmon. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. Sequalitchew Lake fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 63°F, the coldest about 40°F. Winter is a mild inconvenience here, nothing more. The first and last hours carry the summer; the middle is slow. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. The season on Sequalitchew Lake rarely departs from it.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. Nothing is mapped in the way of a ramp or car park within a short radius. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. If the gate is shut, Sears Lake at 0.9 miles is the nearest alternative. Rules at Sequalitchew Lake are worth checking on the day.