Beard Lake, Washington: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  The Chelan County end of Washington holds Beard Lake. Everything around it is lake country bush. Small even by pond standards, it rewards one careful line. Our Chelan County list holds plenty of bigger water. Bridgeport is the closest town at 8.1 miles. It is 111 miles to Everett, the nearest city. The boundary is near enough that local access rules are worth double-checking.

• Where to Fish on Beard Lake

  We hold no depth figure for this one. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Reported across Chelan County: cutthroat trout, rainbow trout and sockeye salmon. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. On Beard Lake a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  On the long-term average, July reads 69°F and January reads 23°F. Cold locks it up for a good stretch each year. Winter fishing happens on the ice here, with open water back around mid March. The lid tends to go about mid March and return around early December. Just after the ice goes and just before it returns, the fishing lifts. It holds true on Beard Lake more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. No made access is recorded, so a short walk in is the likely arrangement. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. Failing this one, try Lake Pateros, 2.4 miles away. Check the current arrangement for Beard Lake.