Windon Lake Fishing near Darrington, Washington

• Overview

  Within Snohomish County, Washington, you have Windon Lake. Country round the bank runs to farm and woodlot. This is a pocket water of some 3 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. Darrington at 8.9 miles is the nearest place to stop. After that come Granite Falls at 20 miles and Gold Bar at 20 miles. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Windon Lake

  Without a survey to go on, judge depth from how the bank falls away. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. Public occurrence data for Snohomish County names Chinook salmon, pink salmon, Coho salmon, largemouth bass and pumpkinseed. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. Take Windon Lake a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  On the long-term average, August reads 58°F and December reads 29°F. A long season, with weather mattering more than the month. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. Plan any trip to Windon Lake around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. There are toilets half a mile off. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Independence Lake sits 0.7 miles off and takes the overflow. Signs at Windon Lake carry more weight than any list.