Burbank Slough in Walla Walla County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Burbank Slough lies in Walla Walla County, in Washington. Elevation runs to 325 feet. Surface area runs to roughly 270 acres, so plan for one area rather than the whole. There is roughly 4.7 miles of bank, more than one visit can cover properly. It is among the larger waters listed here for Walla Walla County. Burbank is the closest place, 2.1 miles off. For a city, Tri-Cities is 11 miles off. This one sits near enough to a boundary to be worth checking.

• Where to Fish on Burbank Slough

  Without a survey to go on, judge depth from how the bank falls away. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Species logged across Walla Walla County include Chinook salmon, Coho salmon, bluegill, common carp and largemouth bass. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. At Burbank Slough the water rewards a slow, careful approach.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 72°F, the coldest about 34°F. A long season, with weather mattering more than the month. It should never be assumed safe, whatever the month says. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. The season on Burbank Slough rarely departs from it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. Mapping is blank for access, so scout the approach before committing the car. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. Curlew Pond sits 3.4 miles off and takes the overflow. Ask locally about Burbank Slough if anything is unclear.