Stretching more than 50 miles from the resort town of Chelan to remote Stehekin, Lake Chelan is one of the deepest lakes in the country and one of Washington’s most scenic multi-species fisheries. It’s a 3.5- to 4-hour drive from Seattle, making it better suited to a weekend getaway than a day trip. Mackinaw are …
Largemouth Bass
Fishing at Whistle Lake near Anacortes
Tucked into the Anacortes Forest Lands in the heart of Fidalgo Island, Whistle Lake is a hike-in only destination that trades crowds for quiet woods and calm water. While most visitors head to Deception Pass or the area’s stocked lakes, Seattle Fishing Company’s guide makes the case for this hidden gem. Getting there is easy: …
Fishing Report for Seattle & Washington State – May 2023
May is one of my all time favorite months to fish around Seattle and Washington State! Halibut, Lingcod, Salmon, Shrimping, Trout, Bass and more to fish for this month.
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Seattle and Washington State Fishing Report – August 2022
August is all about Salmon fishing in Puget Sound and the rest of Washington State. Every corner of the state has a robust and happening salmon fishery going on right now. On top of that, crabbing has been good, lake anglers are cooling off in the evenings with some pretty incredible Largemouth Bass action, and …
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Seattle and Washington State Fishing Report – June 2022
I needed to cast a wide net to capture even half the great fishing opportunities we have in Washington State this month. Every corner of the state is brimming with fisheries that are worth your time. I want to thank all the great charter captains and guides that shared their reports with us. Have a …
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Fishing at Pine Lake – Sammamish, Washington
I grew up near Pine Lake, so this beautiful suburban lake was a fitting place for me to catch my first trout. It has long been a beloved fishing spot for folks in nearby Redmond, Sammamish, and Issaquah. The lake is 66 acres in size, large enough to get out in a kayak, canoe or …
Lake Sammamish: The Eastside’s Best Kept Fishing Secret
Lake Sammamish happens to be the second largest lake in King County, yet its fishing opportunities remain the well kept secret of local anglers. Its lack of fame may be due to the relatively small number of public access points on the lake. I mean, for a lake that is 8 miles long and an …
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Fishing at Phantom Lake – Bellevue, Washington
Legend has it that Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie and Yellow Perch fishing can be pretty good at Phantom Lake. Aside from a few Lake Hills area angling enthusiasts, not many people venture out onto Phantom Lake to fish. The lakeshore looks perfect for targeting warm-water species, as there are numerous docks and thick mats of …
Fishing at Borst Lake – Snoqualmie, Washington
The town of Snoqualmie’s storied past is tied to logging and railroads. Fittingly, Snoqualmie’s Borst Lake is well known as the Mill Pond. At one time, its primary use was as a log holding area for the nearby lumber mill, which has long since closed. Today it is on the sleepy side of the river, …
Fishing at Lake Alice – Fall City, Washington
Tucked away in the hills outside Fall City is little Lake Alice. This rural lake has areas of undeveloped shoreline as well as numerous lakefront homes. Most of the fishing excitement is geared to the lake’s Rainbow Trout and Largemouth Bass. The lake has a year round fishing season. Lake Alice Fishing Access Lake Alice …
Fishing at Beaver Lake – Sammamish, Washington
Beaver Lake is one of the most beloved fishing lakes in Sammamish. It is a suburban lake that is ringed with homes, and its many docks offer great cover for Largemouth Bass. The lake is also well known for its year-round Rainbow Trout fishing. Beaver Lake Fishing Access Beaver Lake is extremely accessible. Sammamish’s Beaver …
14 Awesome Fishing Lakes in the Snoqualmie Valley
Snoqualmie Valley’s Best Fishing Lakes The Snoqualmie Valley has shifted from a sleepy rural area into Seattle’s outdoor playground. There is so much to do out here in the country! Some of the best trout and bass fishing lakes in the Seattle area are in the Snoqualmie Valley. The valley is a popular destination for …
