Battalion Lake, Washington: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Battalion Lake lies within the bounds of Chelan County, Washington. Lake country bush runs right down to the water. Surface area runs to about 6 acres — small enough to read in one session. It sits higher than most water we list in Washington. For a base, Darrington sits 38 miles out. It is 70 miles to Everett, the nearest city. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Battalion Lake

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Public occurrence data for Chelan County names cutthroat trout, rainbow trout, sockeye salmon and Chinook salmon. Protected fish appear in the records for this area, so treat the list as information, not an invitation. On Battalion Lake a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical August readings run about 59°F; by January the average is down near 22°F. Seasons are distinct, and each one fishes differently. Count the season from break-up, usually mid April. Going by climate averages, expect open water from about mid April until roughly late November. The strongest runs come at either end of the open season. On Battalion Lake that shapes the whole year.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. Access points are not mapped for this water, which suits people who like quiet. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Parking is often the real limit rather than the bank itself. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. The nearest alternative is Howard Lake, 3.6 miles out. Check the current arrangement for Battalion Lake.