Tub Lake Fishing Guide, King County, Washington

• Overview

  Look for Tub Lake in King County, Washington. It stands 295 feet above sea level. The whole thing is a single swim; walk it in a minute. It is one of the smaller waters we list in King County. You are 0.9 miles from Riverton. Renton sits 4.3 miles out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. In the same area: Reba Lake 0.6 miles, 0.7 miles away is Lora Lake, Arbor Lake 1.4 miles, 2.1 miles away is Burien Lake and Hicklin Lake 2.4 miles. Rules here are straightforward: one county, one set of rules.

• Where to Fish on Tub Lake

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. King County records list Chum salmon, Coho salmon, Chinook salmon, sockeye salmon and yellow perch among the fish reported. Several of these carry legal protection or closed seasons; the rulebook comes before the rod. Tub Lake gives up its fish to patience rather than distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate records put August near 66°F and December near 40°F. Cold never closes this one. Heat pushes fish deep from June onwards, so start early. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. It sets the rhythm of the year at Tub Lake. Overcast days spread the fishing across more hours.

• Tackle & Baits

  Who may fish here is not settled in anything we hold. Public data has parking about half a mile from the shore. A picnic area is mapped about half a mile away. Mapping records toilets within half a mile. Trout here take small spinners, spoons and, where fly water allows, a nymph or dry. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Should this one be busy, Reba Lake is 0.6 miles off. The position on Tub Lake is worth confirming on the day.