| Fishing In National Forests |
| | Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest | | The Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest in Washington extends over 140 miles along the western slopes of the Cascade Mountains from the Canadian border to the north boundary of Mt. Rainier National Park. The forest provides hundreds of accessible lakes, rivers and streams, and ample opportunities for hunting and fishing, river rafting, bird watching, mountain climbing, berry picking and general sightseeing. | |
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| Lakes & Reservoirs |
| | Baker Lake | | Lying at the base of Mt. Baker, Baker Lake offers great scenery and great fishing. Fishing is accessible for Kokanee, rainbow trout, steelhead, cutthroat trout (resident and sea-run), Dolly Varden and bull trout. | |
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| | Boardman Lake | | Boardman Lake is an easily accessible mid-elevation lake that is nestled in a very picturesque alpine setting. | |
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| | Coal Lake | | Coal Lake is a vehicle accessible high elevation lake that is worth the trip just to view the typical North Cascade lake in an alpine setting. Fishing is accessible for Cutthroat trout and brook trout. | |
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| Oceans |
| | Everett State Park | | The park covers 17 acres with 1,500 feet of saltwater shoreline on Puget Sound. Marine facilities include a four-lane boat launch ramp and a grounding float. Swimming is not recommended because of the currents and drop-offs. There are a few clams on the park beach. Recreation attractions at the park include shore fishing, beachcombing, bird watching, kite flying and marine life observation. The low rolling hills and sheltered inland salt water that make up the Puget Sound basin produce a mild, marine climate characterized by wintertime clouds, rain, and sometimes a light snow, but lots of summertime sunshine. | |
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| | Mount Pilchuck State Park | | This is a 1,893-acre day-use park that features mountainous alpine terrain with diverse scenic and recreation attractions. The main recreational attraction of the park is the three-mile trail to the summit and the old fire lookout. The trail begins at 3100 feet above sea level and winds through an old growth forest to alpine heather and large rocks at the summit of Mount Pilchuck (5324 feet above sea level). A number of lakes and streams linked by a series of trails provide visitors alpine fishing and hiking. It is not uncommon for visitors to spot bears, cougars, deer, coyotes, foxes, marmots, chipmunks, squirrels, deer mice, marten, crows or ravens, eagles, grouse, hawks, hummingbirds, jays and various other birds. | |
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| Rivers & Streams |
| | Camano Island State Park | | Boating, saltwater fishing for salmon and bottom fish, seasonal clamming, hiking, camping, nature study, scuba diving, bird watching, and picnicking are popular recreational activities. The park provides secluded, wooded campsites, a series of loop trails, which total 5 miles, and a 1/2 mile nature trail with 18 interpretive stations. An amphitheater which offers interpretive programs throughout the summer months is at the park as well. One boat (3 lanes) launching ramp. | |
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| | Foss River | | The lower Foss and upper Foss (East and West Fork) offer excellent fishing for a diversity of salmonids | |
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| | Stillaguamish River | | The Stillaguamish River is not known as a great trout river, but there is fishing for coho and chum salmon and for summer and winter steelhead. | |
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