Prior names for Lake Washington have included the Duwamish name XacuabÅ¡ ( Lushootseed: literally great-amount-of-water ), as well as Lake Geneva, Lake Duwamish, and the Chinook jargon name, ⦠â Our next day was a picnic lunch, fishing at Lost Lake Resort a short drive from the city of Mt. North-Central Washington's Cove Resort, surrounded by the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, is located in Chelan County on Fish Lake near Leavenworth, Washington. Lake Washington fishing is done by both bank and boat, but the best fishing can be had primarily by boat. Besides sockeye, trout fishing is the biggest draw on Lake Washington and some hefty rainbows and cutthroats inhabit the lake. â The first thing to do is to prepare your gear before you leave the house. The primary fishing opportunities are Rainbow Trout (stocked) and Largemouth Bass. ⢠Lake Washington: Sandwiched between Seattle and the surrounding metro area, Lake Washington is one of the hottest smallmouth bass fisheries in the state. Took my buddy out to Lake Washington for the last day of his visit. There's so much to do at this Lake Washington park, including fishing from the pier. Anglers of all experience levels are welcome in ⦠Unlisted Lakes, Ponds, and reservoirs These waters offer year-round fishing opportunities and are regulated under the Statewide Freshwater Regulations with the following exceptions: waters within tribal reservation lands waters within national park boundaries (not national forests) within boundaries of federal military installations Note About Lakes If a lake ⦠Lake Washington is an oxbow lake, formed when the mighty Mississippi changed its course around 1300 AD. Columbia River and Tributaries. Open to anglers all-year long, Lake Washington is filled with many different fish ⦠Lets talk about the basics for the Lake Washington trout fishery⦠No matter if youâre an avid or novice angler, Lake Washington is the ideal fishing destination for you. A boat ramp, limited parking, and pit toilet are available at a small WDFW access area that is located at the lake's south end off SE Lake Holm Road. Contact; Lake Fish Reports. About: - Directions to Lake Washington Lake Washington is located off of Hwy 1 south of Greenville in Washington County. Nothing is quite as exhilarating or as picturesque as landing a king ⦠Preparing for Success. When the road ends at the lake⦠Seattle isnât called the Emerald City for nothing and Lake Washington is its ⦠Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife District Biologist Aaron Bosworth inspected the footage and identified the fish as white sturgeon, about 6-7 feet in length. Lake Washington is close to Seattle and only has a dozen people that fish the lake regularly. Lake Washington is packed with great fishing spots. Only a 2 star day. For bass try targeting deep drop offs or points where fish may be holding with crankbaits. Fish Lake Fish Lake (47 acres): Plants of catchable-size eastern brook trout produce some excellent catches here, but competing species have limited fishing in recent years. In fact, itâs only fifteen miles away from Banks Lakeâs Dry Falls, ten miles away from Summer Falls, and seven miles ⦠The lake record cutthroat is also the state record, a 14.9 lb lunker! Open house listings are also available. Lake Washington Coho can be challenge to catch some days, and red hot other times. Shaped like a double crescent, Lake Washington stretches long and narrow from north to south. Begin your lake search below. Two-pole fishing ⦠Another great urban fishery in the heart of Seattle! BUY A WASHINGTON FISHING LICENSE. A variety of ramps and fishing piers makes this lake ⦠Lakes In Washington Washington has an abuncance of quality lakes for fishing, boating, swimming and recreation. This is a great fishery that not many people choose to fish. We thought we would giving crayfish a go and droped some traps near the 520 bridge before fishing. Dusty Lake. Soap Lake is central to Washingtonâs most popular fishing locations. Unfortunately, rainbow trout over 20 inches have to be released, as steelhead fishing is closed and rainbows over 20 inches are considered steelhead. Continue Stocking Lakes Around The State With Trout. This article, however, will focus on fishing in winter months in our western Washington waters â namely Lake Washington. Moses Lake has more dock-oriented and shoreline structure. Current fly fishing conditions are not so good today. Located 2 miles northeast ⦠Alligator Hole â N33 05.824 x W91 03.618. âEvery so often, youâll see a gator in here but not during ⦠Roughly a two-hour drive from Spokane is the picturesque, serene fishery of Dusty ⦠But don't worry if you don't catch any fish, you can always catch a tasty cod 'n' chips from Ivars, located right by the fishing â¦