Smrekar Reservoir near Birch Bay: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Whatcom County, Washington, is where Smrekar Reservoir sits. The shore lies 3.2 miles out. At roughly 3 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. On size it sits at the modest end of our Whatcom County list. Birch Bay sits 3.1 miles from here and is the nearest stop. It is 14 miles to Langley, the nearest city. No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple.

• Where to Fish on Smrekar Reservoir

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. County-wide records name sockeye salmon, Coho salmon, white sturgeon, Chum salmon and pink salmon. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. Smrekar Reservoir repays a walk before the first cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-run averages give August about 63°F and January about 38°F. The awkward stretch is midsummer, not midwinter. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to be out. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to fish here. Smrekar Reservoir runs to its own calendar within the local pattern.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. Mapping records no facilities at all near this water. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Where the way in crosses private ground, ask first. Simonson Pond sits 1.1 miles off and takes the overflow. Confirm access to Smrekar Reservoir locally before you travel.