Big Four Lake Fishing Guide, Garfield County, Washington

• Overview

  Big Four Lake falls in Garfield County, part of Washington. It stands 2,598 feet above sea level. At roughly 3 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. Nearest town is Pomeroy, 15 miles off. Dayton lies 15 miles off, Waitsburg another 23 miles. Nearby alternatives: Curl Lake 0.5 miles, Beaver Lake 1.7 miles away, Watson Lake 1.8 miles, Deer Lake 3.2 miles away and Rainbow Lake 3.7 miles. The county edge is within a short distance of the bank.

• Where to Fish on Big Four Lake

  Our records hold no depth for this water. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. County-wide records name Chinook salmon, rainbow trout, Coho salmon and channel catfish. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. Big Four Lake gives up more to patience than to distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about 28°F in December to roughly 64°F in August. Mild ends to the year keep the season long. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. On Big Four Lake that shapes the whole year.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. Parking is at Big Four Lake, some half a mile off. There is a campsite half a mile from the water. There are toilets mapped about half a mile away. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Parking is often the real limit rather than the bank itself. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Curl Lake, 0.5 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. For Big Four Lake, the notice at the access point is the final word.