Fishing at Silver Lake, Jefferson County, Washington

• Overview

  Look for Silver Lake in the Jefferson County part of Washington. The shore lies 9.8 miles out. At 2 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. Our Jefferson County list holds plenty of bigger water. Sequim is the closest town at 16 miles. The big place round here is Seattle, 38 miles distant. No boundary runs near, so the county rules hold throughout.

• Where to Fish on Silver Lake

  Our records hold no depth for this water. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Fish documented in Jefferson County include Coho salmon, rainbow trout, cutthroat trout, 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. Work Silver Lake in sections rather than trying to cover it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 31°F in December up to 55°F in August. A lid forms in a hard winter only. It should never be assumed safe, whatever the month says. Autumn steadies things again once the heat lets go. That is the shape of the year on Silver Lake. Conditions on the day matter more than the month on the calendar.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. Access points are not mapped for this water, which suits people who like quiet. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. State or provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. If the gate is shut, Buckhorn Lake at 2 miles is the nearest alternative. The position on Silver Lake is worth confirming on the day.