Lake Youngs

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

47.4178, -122.1230 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species at This Spot

Largemouth bassCoho salmonChum salmonNorthern pikeLingcod

Fishing Techniques

• 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 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 Chum salmon

  Use scent attractants on your lures; chum salmon have a good sense of smell. Vary your retrieve speed to find what the fish are responding to.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species at Lake Youngs.

Plan Your Trip

Before fishing Lake Youngs, 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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