Susan Lake near Tumwater: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Susan Lake is set in Thurston County, Washington. Tidal water begins 4.1 miles from here. At 6 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. Ground here is low by Washington standards. The nearest town is Tumwater, 1.9 miles away. The nearest city of size is Tacoma, 27 miles away. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Susan Lake

  Open data we checked carries no depth for this water. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. Species logged across Thurston County include Chum salmon, largemouth bass, bluegill, yellow perch and Chinook salmon. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. At Susan Lake light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about 39°F in December to roughly 64°F in August. Winter here means light layers, not lost months. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. Expect Susan Lake to follow that timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. Munn Lake WDFW Boat Launch gives a made launch, half a mile off. The car has to stay half a mile away, which shapes how much tackle you bring. Public toilets are recorded roughly half a mile off. Parking is often the real limit rather than the bank itself. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. Munn Lake at 0.2 miles is the sensible second choice. Treat Susan Lake as unsettled until someone local tells you otherwise.