Riffe Lake

Set in Washington, United States, Riffe Lake is a reservoir that holds the typical mix of warm-water and cool-water species you'd expect for the area. Anglers fishing Riffe Lake usually focus their effort on transitions: the edges of weed beds, points that stick out into deeper water, and the shaded sides of any inflow. Early morning and the last hour of light tend to be the most productive windows on a body of water this size.

Location

46.4972, -122.2959 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species at This Spot

Smallmouth bassCoho salmonRainbow troutLargemouth bassKokanee salmonChinook salmon

Fishing Techniques

• For Smallmouth bass

  Focus your fishing efforts around rocky structures, ledges, and areas with current, as smallmouth bass prefer these habitats.

• For Coho salmon

  When fishing for Coho in rivers, focus on areas with current breaks, such as behind rocks or logs, as they often hold in these spots. Vary your retrieve speed to find what the fish are responding to.

• For Rainbow trout

  Vary your retrieve speed when using spinners to find what triggers a strike; sometimes a slow, steady retrieve works best, while other times a faster, erratic retrieve is more effective.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species at Riffe Lake.

Plan Your Trip

Before fishing Riffe Lake, make sure your licence covers Washington, United States and that any species-specific seasons are open. Local regulations change year to year, so check the current rules rather than going from memory.

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