Washington Fishing Reports ยท Lakes ยท Puget Sound Region
Pass Lake on Fidalgo Island near Deception Pass is western Washington's best-known fly-only lake, open all year.
Looking for the latest Pass Lake river report? This page is updated by the AvidMax fly shop team with live flows, current conditions, hatches and the flies working now on the Pass Lake.
Water level
There is no public daily water level gauge for Pass Lake that we can show here. Check with the managing agency or a local shop for the latest.
Wind forecast
Pass Lake fishing report
Updated November 7, 2026.
Rainbows and browns are cruising in the cool fall water.
Chironomids and leeches along the drop-offs from a float tube.
Stocking report
See the WDFW catchable trout plant reports for the latest stocking at Pass Lake and other Washington waters.
Load your fly box
Before you head to Pass Lake, bring: Zebra Midge #14-18, Mini Leech #8-10, Woolly Bugger #6-10, Kaufmann', s Scud #14-16, Balanced Leech #10-12, Balanced Bou Leech #10-12, Slump Buster #6-8, Egg #12-14, Scud Bomb #12-16.
Flies working right now
The flies above that we have in stock right now.
Pass Lake lake details
| Access | Deception Pass State Park off State Route 20. |
|---|---|
| Elevation | About 50 ft |
| Nearest town | Anacortes, Washington |
| Best season | Year-round |
| Fish | Rainbows, browns and cutthroat |
| Regulations | Fly fishing only, catch and release, and no motors. Check the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife regulations and emergency rule changes before you go. A Washington fishing license is required for anglers 15 and older, plus a catch record card for steelhead and salmon. |
| Leaders and tippet | 12 ft leaders, 4X to 5X tippet |
| Ice fishing | Does not freeze. |
| Camping | Deception Pass State Park |
| Kids | Partly. |
| Good to know | A Discover Pass is required. |
Fishing by season
Winter
Slow but open.
Spring
Chironomids.
Summer
Damsels.
Fall
Cruisers.
How to get there
From Anacortes, take State Route 20 south toward Deception Pass.