Bergeau Lake, Washington: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Bergeau Lake is a Lincoln County water, Washington side. The surface lies 2,087 feet up. About 15 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. You are 23 miles from Davenport. Then Grand Coulee, 28 miles, and Electric City, 29 miles. Close by you also have: Flat Lake at about 1.1 miles, Willow Lake out at 2.7 miles, Hatten Lake at about 3 miles, Wall Lake out at 3.3 miles and Wagner Lake at about 4.2 miles. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Bergeau Lake

  No published figure covers depth, so learn it as you fish. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Reported across Lincoln County: yellow perch, largemouth bass, walleye and black crappie. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. At Bergeau Lake light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  On the long-term average, July reads 69°F and January reads 26°F. Temperature moves within a narrow band, and so does the fishing. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. Bergeau Lake runs to its own calendar within the local pattern.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. We find no slipway, car park or made path within a short radius, so treat access as rough. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Read any posted signs at the access point rather than assuming. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. Flat Lake sits 1.1 miles off and takes the overflow. Rules at Bergeau Lake are worth checking on the day.