Stitch Lake in Snohomish County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Look for Stitch Lake in the Snohomish County part of Washington. The sea is 5.6 miles distant. About 9 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. Ground here is low by Washington standards. Some 0.9 miles away sits West Lake Stevens, the nearest settlement. The big place round here is Everett, 5.6 miles distant. Rules here are straightforward: one county, one set of rules.

• Where to Fish on Stitch Lake

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Survey and observation records for Snohomish County include Chinook salmon, pink salmon, Coho salmon, largemouth bass and pumpkinseed. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. At Stitch Lake the first feature you find is worth twenty minutes.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect August near 64°F and December near 39°F on the long-run figures. Heat sets the pattern from late spring onward. Shade and hour of day matter more than month. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to fish here. Plan around that when you fish Stitch Lake. Warm rain lifts activity; cold rain flattens it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. A launch point is recorded some half a mile off. A carry of half a mile from the nearest parking is the price of fishing here. Mapping shows a jetty some half a mile off. Facilities include toilets around half a mile from here. Bank access can be seasonal on ground like this. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. The nearest alternative is Lake Stevens, 1.3 miles out. The position on Stitch Lake is worth confirming on the day.