Bench Lake Fishing near White Salmon, Washington

• Overview

  Bench Lake is listed under Yakima County, Washington. The surface lies 4,898 feet up. About 17 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. You are 30 miles from White Salmon. Gresham is the closest city, 68 miles away. More in the same country: Shadow Lake within 1.2 miles, 1.2 miles away is Heart Lake, Bluff Lake within 1.9 miles, 1.9 miles away is Mirror Lake and Bird Lake within 2.4 miles. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Bench Lake

  Our records hold no depth for this water. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Fish documented in Yakima County include rainbow trout, pumpkinseed, mountain whitefish and cutthroat trout. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. Read Bench Lake before you fish it and the day goes better.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 58°F for August and 27°F for January. The season stretches long at both ends here. Some winters give nothing at all, so plan for open water. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. Plan any trip to Bench Lake around it. Long daylight spreads fish out; short daylight concentrates them.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. There is no mapped parking or launch close by, which usually means walking in. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. The nearest alternative is Shadow Lake, 1.2 miles out. Nothing on Bench Lake should be assumed from this page alone.