Bass Lake Fishing Guide, Stevens County, Washington

• Overview

  Set in Stevens County, Bass Lake is a Washington water. The bank is 2,487 feet above sea level. Surface area runs to about 2 acres — small enough to read in one session. On size it sits at the modest end of our Stevens County list. The closest town, Kettle Falls, is 2.9 miles away. Colville is 7.4 miles and Chewelah 28 miles. A county line runs close by, so local bylaws can differ within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Bass Lake

  The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Across Stevens County, recorded fish include brook trout, rainbow trout and brown trout. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. On Bass Lake that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about 26°F and August at about 67°F, the water has a wide range to work through. Most months fish reasonably, given the right weather. It is not guaranteed from one year to the next. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. The season on Bass Lake rarely departs from it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. Fuhrman Lake, 0.6 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. For Bass Lake, the notice at the access point is the final word.