Skagit County’s Lake Erie is located about 4 miles south of Anacortes. It covers 111 surface acres, reaches depths of only about 12 feet and lies at an elevation of 140 feet. Fish species include rainbow trout, largemouth bass and grass carp have also been reported. Public access is provided by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. The quite small access area has limited parking space, a pit toilet and a good concrete plank launching ramp.

Overview and photo by: Bob Johansen
Other photos by Demir