Tourmaline Lake is a lake in King County, Washington.
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.
Tourmaline Lake is a lake in King County, Washington and covers about 1.9 acres.
The small size of Tourmaline Lake makes quiet casts and short moves more useful than carrying a pile of tackle.
During a cold winter outing near a clean gravel patch with light wind, the fish mix is not confirmed, so check fresh local information before choosing a target or keeping a catch.
During a bright afternoon near a protected point while the water is rising, 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 the first pass near a creek-side turn with light wind, Cutthroat Trout, and 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 start of a weather change near the mouth of a pocket near visible 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 brief open-water pass near a protected point beside useful cover, 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 a check of nearby water near a rocky edge close to shade, 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 first hour near the downwind side away from empty shoreline, record the wind, water color, depth of the working lure, 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.