Wagner Lake, Washington: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Set in Snohomish County, Washington, this is Wagner Lake. Height above sea level is 308 feet. This is a pocket water of some 20 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. By elevation it sits in the lower part of our Washington listings. Nearest place of any size is Woods Creek, 1.6 miles away. The nearest city of size is Everett, 14 miles away. It sits well inside the county, so one set of rules covers it.

• Where to Fish on Wagner Lake

  We hold no depth figure for this one. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Open biodiversity records for Snohomish County list Chinook salmon, pink salmon and Coho salmon. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. Wagner Lake responds to conditions more than to tactics.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs 39°F to 64°F. Winter is the comfortable season here rather than the difficult one. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to be out. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Wagner Lake. The first warm days of the year bring fish shallow quickly.

• Tackle & Baits

  No access rule appears in what we hold. Boat access is recorded roughly half a mile away. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Parking space is the usual limit rather than the bank itself. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. If the gate is shut, Chain Lake at 2.3 miles is the nearest alternative. Check the position on Wagner Lake before loading the car.