Union River Reservoir, Washington: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Union River Reservoir sits in Kitsap County, out in Washington. The bank is 686 feet above sea level. Surface area is around 66 acres, which gives you real water without needing a boat. About 2.1 miles of bank, so nothing stays unexplored for long. It ranks high for size among our Kitsap County listings. The nearest town is Erlands Point-Kitsap Lake, 4.9 miles away. Navy Yard City lies 5 miles off, Chico another 5.5 miles. The boundary is near enough that local access rules are worth double-checking.

• Where to Fish on Union River Reservoir

  Depth is not on record here, so the bank has to tell you. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Across Kitsap County, recorded fish include Chum salmon, Coho salmon, cutthroat trout, largemouth bass and Chinook salmon. Several of these carry legal protection or closed seasons; the rulebook comes before the rod. On Union River Reservoir that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about 39°F in December to roughly 62°F in August. The swings are modest, so patterns change slowly. In milder years the edges alone go, and the middle never sets. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to fish here. Expect Union River Reservoir to follow that timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Who may fish here is not settled in anything we hold. No made access appears within a short radius, so plan to park on a verge and walk. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Gates get locked out of season on water like this. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. For a change of water, Twin Lakes is 1.5 miles distant. Signs at Union River Reservoir carry more weight than any list.