Buck Lake near Electric City: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Out in Douglas County, Washington, sits Buck Lake. It sits at 2,215 feet above sea level. This is a pocket water of some 10 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. Electric City sits 14 miles from the bank. Beyond it, Bridgeport at 15 miles and Grand Coulee at 16 miles. It sits well inside the county, so one set of rules covers it.

• Where to Fish on Buck Lake

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. Species logged across Douglas County include largemouth bass, sockeye salmon, black crappie, bluegill and smallmouth bass. Protected fish appear in the records for this area, so treat the list as information, not an invitation. On Buck Lake that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate records put July near 70°F and January near 24°F. Fishing here follows the temperature more than the calendar. The lid usually goes in mid March, which opens the strongest weeks of the year. The season between ice runs from about mid March to early December. May into June fishes hardest, and September gives a second good stretch before the lid returns. On Buck Lake that shapes the whole year.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. Mapping shows no built access close by; expect to walk in from wherever you can leave the car. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Gates get locked out of season on water like this. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. The nearest alternative is Tag Ear Lake, 3 miles out. Confirm before you fish Buck Lake.