Billy Clapp Lake Fishing in Grant County, Washington

• Overview

  Out in Grant County, Washington, sits Billy Clapp Lake. The bank is 1,362 feet above sea level. At some 973 acres it is far too large to cover on foot in a day. With 12 miles or so of shoreline, boat anglers cover ground the bank cannot. It is among the larger waters listed here for Grant County. 13 miles away sits Soap Lake, the nearest town. Ephrata lies 18 miles off, Moses Lake North another 19 miles. It sits well inside its county, with no border complications.

• Where to Fish on Billy Clapp Lake

  Depth figures are not published for this one. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Reported across Grant County: yellow perch, largemouth bass and bluegill. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. On Billy Clapp Lake the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July runs about 72°F on average, January about 28°F. The year gives four workable seasons without severe ends. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. Expect Billy Clapp Lake to follow that timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. Nothing in the way of made access shows up nearby: no ramp, no car park, no path. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. A landowner's word beats anything printed elsewhere. Where the way in crosses private ground, ask first. Failing this one, try Trail Lake, 5.5 miles away. Confirm before you fish Billy Clapp Lake.