As of September 10, 2026, the Lone Lake is fishing Fair (6.6/10): Midge activity, reported by 1 shop.
Last updated
Reports indicate good conditions.
The score improved 1.6 points since the previous update.
Whidbey Island stillwater offering chironomid fishing for rainbow trout.
A quick view of the latest report, gauge, hatch, and fly data available for this water. Missing observations are left unreported rather than estimated.
Current reports mention Midge, Backswimmer, Boatman. Recommended flies include Zebra Midge, Retriever Jig, Hot Head Squirrel Leech, Gold Jigger.
Recent reports mention Whidbey Island.
Access and seasonal rules can change. Check current regulations and closures with Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife ↗
Lone Lake location
47.9820, -122.4110
No gauge data available.
No flow data available.
| Insect | Stage | Timing |
|---|---|---|
| Midge | emerger | — |
| Backswimmer | adult | — |
| Boatman | adult | — |
| Chironomid | emerger | evening |
| Damselfly | nymph | — |
| Dragonfly | nymph | — |
| Daphnia | adult | — |
Great · Updated today
Avoid · Updated today
Bellingham Confluence
Longer nights and cooling temperatures are shifting focus back to trout fishing at local lakes like Lone Lake. Midges, small leeches, backswimmers, boatmen, and scuds are all productive patterns.
Bellingham Confluence
Lone Lake is fishing more consistently than Pass Lake and provides some of the best local opportunities for bigger trout. Chironomids, leeches, and damsels have all been effective, with dragonfly nymph patterns near drop-offs also recommended.
Bellingham Confluence
Lone Lake has been fishing well with more consistency than Pass Lake. Afternoon and early evening rises are occurring during the warm spring weather.
Bellingham Confluence
Lone Lake is fishing decent with chironomids now beginning to hatch and trout responding favorably. Smaller chironomid patterns in size 16-18 have been most productive, with winter staples like Blobs and Bloodworms still effective on slower days.
Bellingham Confluence
Lone Lake on Whidbey Island has been fishing a little better than Pass Lake over the last few weeks. Attractor patterns, bloodworm imitations, chironomid patterns fished near the bottom, and small leech patterns have all been productive.
Bellingham Confluence
Lone Lake is open year-round and fishing is decent in winter, with catch rates generally better than a typical steelhead outing. The Blob/Leech combo is noted as effective in winter conditions.
Bellingham Confluence
Lone Lake is open year-round and available for stillwater fishing. Winter lake fly selection focuses on bloodworm patterns near the bottom and leech patterns, with limited bug hatches during the colder months.
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