Lake Merwin

Set in Washington, United States, Lake Merwin is a reservoir that holds the typical mix of warm-water and cool-water species you'd expect for the area. Anglers fishing Lake Merwin 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

45.9741, -122.4696 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species at This Spot

Kokanee salmonNorthern pikeminnowRainbow troutLargemouth bassTiger muskellungeWhite sucker

Fishing Techniques

• For Kokanee salmon

  Use a dodger ahead of your lure to add flash and vibration, attracting kokanee from a distance.

• For Northern pikeminnow

  Focus on areas with structure like submerged trees or rock piles, as Northern pikeminnow often ambush prey from these locations; vary your retrieve until you find what triggers a strike.

• 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 Lake Merwin.

Plan Your Trip

Before fishing Lake Merwin, 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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