Lake Burien

Lake Burien, on the coast of Washington, United States, is a saltwater spot best fished around the change of tide. Casting from the shore, look for any seam where deeper water meets shallow — the edge of a sandbar, the lip of a reef, the corner of a harbour entrance. From a boat, you can drift the same edges, dropping lures or bait into the strike zone with each pass.

Location

47.4646, -122.3539 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species at This Spot

Rainbow troutLargemouth bassBluegill

Fishing Techniques

• 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.

• For Largemouth bass

  Vary your retrieve speed and lure presentation until you find what the bass are keying on, as their preferences can change daily based on weather and water conditions.

• For Bluegill

  Fish near structure like docks, weeds, or submerged trees where bluegill seek cover and food.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species at Lake Burien.

Plan Your Trip

Anglers heading to Lake Burien should sort licences and confirm seasonal regulations for Washington before the trip. A quick weather check the morning of helps too — wind direction in particular can make or break a session at a spot like Lake Burien.

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