high lake fishing season..

[tony04]

does anyone know when the high lakes open up? dont they open up along with creeks?

[TONTO]

does anyone know when the high lakes open up? dont they open up along with creeks?

I think they are open year round unless specified in the regs. The snow level is useualy the determening factor in when they are accessable.

[Smokepole]

Tonto's right.  They are open all year.  Some people I know have ice fished them in winter.  Never tried it myself, but it would be fun.  Snow should be gone early this year.  Maybe some June trips will be good?

[rasbo]

I think its june 1st or there abouts

[Alpine Mojo]

All lakes state-wide are open year round, except for the ones that fall under special rules.  Just look up the individual lake you are interested in fishing as "high lakes" don't have a separate season and have nothing to do with the set season for streams.

[tony04]

hmm.. well since 3 out 4 say year round i might just have to go do some fishing... my dad always told me they open at the same time as creeks. so ive always went by that. the high lake i fish usually has snow untill the end of may and i ride my dirt bike to it. so ive never been in there untill june, but ive gained alot of weight and could use the exercise 

[rasbo]

found this hope it helps



Regulations allow fishing year-around in nearly all high lakes. (Note: As a general rule, lakes are considered "high" when over 2,500 feet in Western Washington or 3,500 feet in Eastern Washington.) Although some high lakes are ice-free in May, most clear in late June and July. These same lakes begin to freeze anytime from early October on, depending on elevation, exposure and weathe

[tony04]

thanks alot Rasbo! that pretty much sums it up. thanks for taking the time to look it up also! 

[Alchase]

Remember there is a plan in place that calls for retinoning all high lakes stocked with Rainbow or cutthroat trout and restocking with Dolly Vardon (bull trout) which are illeagle to retain. I can't remember when this was supposed to go into affect though.