Downey Lake is a lake in Washington, near Snohomish County.
Stocking records show that the following fish or strains were stocked here. A historical stocking does not by itself prove that a self-sustaining population remains today.
Downey Lake is a lake in Snohomish County, Washington and covers about 12.6 acres.
On a water as small as Downey Lake, one weed edge or deeper pocket can hold much of the day’s activity.
Fish listed for Downey Lake include Cutthroat Trout and Golden Trout.
During a return to the best bank near the downwind side near firm bottom, rainbow Trout have also been stocked here; that proves fish were released, but it does not promise that they are still common or easy to catch.
During the last hour of daylight near the first break with a moving bait, Make one shallow pass and one deeper pass on the same shoreline; that shows whether fish are tight to cover or using the first break.
While using a short cover-to-depth check near the mouth of a pocket before changing areas, early in the year, protected water and the first warm afternoon can be the best clues; as the water heats up, check deeper edges without assuming every fish is on the bottom; cooling fall water often makes points and firm banks useful again.
During the start of a weather change near a shallow shelf with a moving bait, a light spinning rod, thin line, a few small spoons, inline spinners, and jigs cover the listed trout; carry one slightly heavier setup when other fish or windy water call for more control.
During the final pass near a narrow cove before changing depth, record the wind, water color, depth near the strongest cover, and cover after a bite; those four notes are more useful on the next trip than a long list of spots that did not produce.
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Distances are straight-line estimates between mapped water locations.