Battle Ground Lake Fishing Guide, Clark County, Washington

• Overview

  Battle Ground Lake is a Clark County water, Washington side. The surface lies 591 feet up. The water covers some 25 acres, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. Lewisville lies 1.4 miles from the water. Further out sit Battle Ground (2.5 miles) and Venersborg (4 miles). The nearest boundary is well away, so one set of rules covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Battle Ground Lake

  Depth went unrecorded, which puts the reading back on you. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Reported across Clark County: bluegill, yellow perch, black crappie, brown bullhead and largemouth bass. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. Take Battle Ground Lake a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical August readings run about 64°F; by January the average is down near 38°F. The hard part of the year is the heat, not the cold. October and November give a second good stretch as it cools. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. The season on Battle Ground Lake follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. Mapping shows parking within half a mile. A campsite is mapped about half a mile away, which makes an early start easier. Toilets are half a mile away, which matters on a long session. Read any posted signs at the access point rather than assuming. Where the way in crosses private ground, ask first. Salmon Creek Pond sits 5.1 miles off and takes the overflow. Signs at Battle Ground Lake carry more weight than any list.