Teal Lake Fishing in Jefferson County, Washington

• Overview

  Set in Jefferson County, Washington, this is Teal Lake. It sits at 423 feet above sea level. The water measures roughly 16 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. Port Ludlow at 2.2 miles is the nearest place to stop. For a city, Everett is 22 miles off. A county boundary sits nearby, which can matter for local access rules.

• Where to Fish on Teal Lake

  We hold no depth figure for this one. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Public occurrence data for Jefferson County names Coho salmon, rainbow trout, cutthroat trout and Chum salmon. Protected fish appear in the records for this area, so treat the list as information, not an invitation. Teal Lake gives up its fish to patience rather than distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 62°F in August and bottoms out near 39°F in December. In milder years the surface never sets. In a normal year the cover is thin and short-lived. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. Plan around that when you fish Teal Lake. The first frost of the year slows things for a few days.

• Tackle & Baits

  No access rule appears in what we hold. You can park 170 yards away and walk in from there. Trout here take small spinners, spoons and, where fly water allows, a nymph or dry. Parking space is the usual limit rather than the bank itself. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. If the gate is shut, Mud Lake at 3.4 miles is the nearest alternative. Confirm access to Teal Lake locally before you travel.