Woods Lake, Washington: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Woods Lake belongs to Skagit County, Washington. It stands 5,157 feet above sea level. The water covers some 34 acres, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. Some 23 miles away sits Darrington, the nearest settlement. Further out sit Granite Falls (43 miles) and Gold Bar (44 miles). The nearest boundary is well away, so one set of rules covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Woods Lake

  Our records hold no depth for this water. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Survey and observation records for Skagit County include Coho salmon, Chum salmon, pink salmon, rainbow trout and Chinook salmon. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. On Woods Lake a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-term averages put August at about 56°F and December near 22°F. The season turns properly here, and fish follow it closely. The open season starts with the thaw, near enough late April. Climate figures give an open season running late April to late November. The strongest runs come at either end of the open season. On Woods Lake the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. No made access appears within a short radius, so plan to park on a verge and walk. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. Slim Lake, 0.8 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. Check the current arrangement for Woods Lake.