Lake Washington - Cutthroat

We have been hearing of cutthroat being caught in Lake Washington from a number of customers. Most have been fishing in the SE section on the lake, launching out of Gene Coulon Park. Most have been fishing either Luhr Jensen Needlefish spoons in a size 2 or 3 in a variety of colors(Nickle Red Head, Brass Red Head, Fire Tiger, Chartreuse Clown and Perch) or small whole or plug cut herring in an orange or red size. They have been fishing from just under the surface to around 30 feet deep. Most of the fish we have been hearing about have been in the 16 -18 inch range. Generally, fish a little faster than what you would normally fish trout as we have found that it is more productive - like a good brisk walk speed.

As this fishery is just getting started and will continue to get better over the winter.

Make sure to read your regulations as any steelhead or rainbow 20" or greater must be released.