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Misty Lake

Misty Lake is a lake in Snohomish County, Washington.

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Official stocking history

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.

Misty Lake is a lake in Snohomish County, Washington and covers about 2 acres.

Misty Lake is small water, so a careful lap around the bank can show most of the useful cover.

Fish and Baits

During the final pass near a creek-side turn near visible bait, the fish mix is not confirmed, so check fresh local information before choosing a target or keeping a catch.

During a steady fall day near an open-water edge under flat light, begin with one slow bottom presentation and one moving bait, then let bites show whether fish are holding close to cover or roaming open water.

During a quick scouting pass near a narrow cove after a cold night, 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.

How to Read the Water

During a bright afternoon near a quiet corner in stained water, do not let the deepest number control the whole day; nearby cover, firm bottom, and food usually matter more than the deepest hole by itself.

Season by Season

While using a first shoreline check near scattered wood under flat light, spring fishing starts with warming banks, creek mouths, and shallow cover; summer usually pushes the better bite toward the outside weed edge or a nearby drop; fall can bring bait back to windblown points, while winter calls for smaller moves and a slower pace.

A Simple Tackle Plan

During the first pass near a soft-to-hard bottom change where food is present, a medium spinning rod, 8-pound line, a small box of jigs, a few crankbaits, and a simple bottom rig cover most situations; change depth or speed before changing every piece of tackle.

During the start of a weather change near the outside weed line near visible bait, record the wind, water color, depth that held fish, 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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