Lake Sixteen Fishing Outing

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Fall Outing: Lake Sixteen

Saturday, Oct. 28 | 9:00am Until Arms Tired

Local lakes should be cooling off which means improved conditions for fishing before they close on Oct 31.

Lake Sixteen is one of only four lakes in Skagit County with a seasonal closure. It offers some Rainbow Trout and a sizeable population of Largemouth Bass.

NOTE: As of October 9, four prizes are still waiting to be claimed for this year’s trout derby.

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife website is a good source of basic lake information. It provides a brief overview with species, access, launch info, regulations, link to google maps, a somewhat accurate bathymetric map, and often helpful link to catchable fish plants. You’ll find the listing for Sixteen Lake here: https://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/locations/lowland-lakes/sixteen-lake

Experienced club members will be on hand to discuss their techniques and plans for fishing the lake successfully. With a small surface area of only 43 acres, we should be able to figure it out quickly. This is an excellent lake for newer fishers to practice casting and boat handling.

Recommended Flies

Mayfly patterns that mimic Blue-Winged Olives (size 16-24), as well as Brown Duns (size #8-12) and Mahogany Duns (size 12-18)

Caddisfly patterns that mimic October Caddis (size 2-8), Little Tan Short-Horn Sedge (size 14-18) and Long-Horn Sedge (size 10-16)

Stonefly patterns that mimic Shortwing Stones (size 8-10)

Jameson shrimp pattern reportedly works well at this location too

Learn more on how to match the October hatch with this Washington state Aquatic Emergence Insect Chart: http://flyfishingentomology.com/WA%20Hatch%20Chart.htm.

How to Get There

Sixteen Lake is just over an hour north of Edmonds. Take the I-5 North to Exit 221 for WA-534 E. Then continue on WA-534 E to Lake Sixteen Rd.

Amenities

This lake has a large parking area and a decent boat launch.

RSVP or Questions? Contact Ray Spencer: rayspencer@comcast.net.