Booher Lake, Washington: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  The Okanogan County end of Washington holds Booher Lake. The country round it is rolling hill from end to end. At about 29 acres, a day is enough to walk the shoreline properly. Supplies mean a trip to Omak, 10 miles off. Then Tonasket, 11 miles, and Okanogan, 13 miles. Within a short drive: Castor Lake 1.2 miles, Dick Price Lake out at 1.2 miles, Short Mountain Lake 1.2 miles, Long Lake out at 1.3 miles and Lattig Lake 1.4 miles. The county line is nowhere near, so one local authority covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Booher Lake

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Public occurrence data for Okanogan County names rainbow trout, largemouth bass, sockeye salmon and yellow perch. Protected fish appear in the records for this area, so treat the list as information, not an invitation. Booher Lake fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 71°F and January near 25°F on the long-run figures. Most months fish reasonably, given the right weather. In milder years the edges alone go, and the middle never sets. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. Expect Booher Lake to follow that timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. Access points are not mapped for this water, which suits people who like quiet. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. The nearest alternative is Castor Lake, 1.2 miles out. Confirm access to Booher Lake locally before you travel.