Artesian Lake near Moses Lake North: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Look for Artesian Lake in the Grant County part of Washington. Beyond the shoreline you have sage and rock. The water covers some 30 acres, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. For a base, Moses Lake North sits 7.3 miles out. The big place round here is Tri-Cities, 70 miles distant. The nearest boundary is well away, so one set of rules covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Artesian Lake

  We hold no depth figure for this one. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Open biodiversity records for Grant County list yellow perch, largemouth bass, bluegill and black crappie. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. Artesian Lake repays a walk before the first cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 72°F, the coldest about 28°F. Spring and autumn are the strongest, but nothing is truly closed. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. At Artesian Lake the season follows that pattern closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. Public mapping marks it as seasonal water rather than permanent. Mapping records no facilities at all near this water. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. Black Lake, 0.7 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. What applies at Artesian Lake may have changed since it was mapped.