Upper Garfield Mountain Lake near Tanner: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  In Washington, Upper Garfield Mountain Lake belongs to King County. The land about it is rolling hill. This is a pocket water of some 7 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. The nearest place of any size is Tanner, 14 miles away. Riverbend follows at 14 miles, then North Bend at 15 miles. No boundary runs near, so the county rules hold throughout.

• Where to Fish on Upper Garfield Mountain Lake

  We hold no survey for this water; read the slope of the shoreline instead. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. Species logged across King County include Chum salmon, Coho salmon and Chinook salmon. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. Upper Garfield Mountain Lake gives up more to patience than to distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-run averages give August about 59°F and December about 28°F. Seasons here are moderate, and the fishing runs most of the year. In a normal year the cover is thin and short-lived. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. On Upper Garfield Mountain Lake that shapes the whole year.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Lower Garfield Mountain Lake sits 0.4 miles off and takes the overflow. Signs at Upper Garfield Mountain Lake carry more weight than any list.