Seattle has loads of parks with plenty of summer fun, but one of my favorite activities is summer fishing at Green Lake Park. Located just off the historic Highway 99 (now known as Aurora Avenue) and north of downtown, Green Lake is one of the larger urban parks in Seattle (The Seattle Zoo is next door). For anglers, it offers a variety of opportunities for several different fish species. When planning a trip there, consider these tips for catching fish here.
Take a small tacklebox, not a huge, heavy tool-box variety one with you. Most people fishing this lake fish from the shore, and you’ll need to spend a lot of time walking around to find the best spots. Stay comfortable to keep your fishing more enjoyable. Bring a small variety of lures, but if you have a favorite, be sure to bring several of them. There are quite a …