Fishing Ozette Lake
AKA: Lake Ozette
Popular Fish Species Ozette Lake, WA
Kokanee Salmon Fishing
Sockeye salmon which remain landlocked, never migrating to the ocean, are called kokanee salmon. On-going stocking of kokanee salmon has helped to maintain a nice population for the fishery. Typically kokanee average one to two pounds. As one of the premiere kokanee fishing lakes in Washington State, Ozette Lake delivers plenty of fish above normal averages. These tasty fish school in lakes at depths which remain at ideal temperatures of between 48 and 58 degrees. Once this depth is identified, use a fish finder to locate schools. Use small lures trolled at the appropriate depth. The can also be caught using corn, but the main way they are caught is using flashy lures which they attack when the lure intrudes their space.
Cutthroat Trout Fishing
The ideal approach to catching cutthroat is fly fishing, and the key is to match the hatch. Catching cutthroat trout in Ozette Lake with lures or bait can also productive. Presented properly, cutthroat trout can be caught on small spinners and spoons. Like all fish, cutthroat like to have some sort of cover. This year, fishing for cutthroat trout here has been fair to very good, year round depending on conditions. While the ideal setting for cutthroats is in a river or stream, they are also stocked in reservoirs, like Ozette Lake. They will hang out in boulders, fallen trees, along drop-offs and ledges.
Yellow Perch Fishing
Yellow perch tend to spawn in the April to May timeframe, and the spawn has been strong for years at Ozette Lake. As a result, the lake continues to maintain a very healthy population of yellow perch, which have been a mainstay in the fishery for decades. Yellow perch are great table fare, and are a food source for many predator fish in the lake. Fishing for yellow perch is simple, their primary diet consists of minnows and other small fish, insects and worms. Yellow perch tend to gather in small groups and hang out on relatively deep structure, near cover and/or drop-offs. Use a small hook and sinker. Bait a small hook with minnows, worms or small jigs using 6 to 10 pound line.
Ozette Lake Fishing Video
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Guide to fishing for largemouth bass, cutthroat trout, steelhead, yellow perch, coho salmon, kokanee salmon, and sockeye salmon at Ozette Lake in Washington.
Located within Olympic National Park, Ozette Lake is a 7,400-acre lake on the northwest coast of Washington. Explore over 20 miles of shoreline in search of great fishing for bass, trout, perch and salmon. Non-motorized boats, such as canoes or kayaks are allowed on the lake. Ozette Lake in Washington is set in the pristine wilderness of Olympic National Park.
Primary fish species residing in Ozette Lake
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Ozette Lake Amenities
Marina: NO
Boat Rental: NO
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: YES
Convenience Store: NO
Bait & Tackle: NO
Restaurant: NO
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Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings
Ozette Campground Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northwest corner of the lake, off Ozette Lake Road, this is a one-lane, gravel ramp with gravel parking.
Fishing Guides On Ozette Lake
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Fishing License
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Campgrounds & RV Parks Nearby
Ozette Loop Campground - 360 565-3130
Olympic National Park Campgrounds - 888 896-3818
Ozette Lake WA Map - Fishing & Camping Areas
Contact Information
Ozette Lake
Ozette Loop Campground
21261 Hoko Ozette Lake Road
Forks, WA 98331
360 565-3130
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<p class="fishfor">Guide to fishing for largemouth bass, cutthroat trout, steelhead, yellow perch, coho salmon, kokanee salmon, and sockeye salmon at Ozette Lake in Washington.</p>
Ozette Lake in WA
WASHINGTON
Fishing for bass, trout, perch and salmon in northwest WA.
