Buzzard Lake Fishing near Chewelah, Washington

• Overview

  The Stevens County entry here is Buzzard Lake, in Washington. Country round the bank runs to farm and woodlot. At 12 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. Chewelah lies 8.5 miles from the water. It is 37 miles to Spokane, the nearest city. Rules here are straightforward: one county, one set of rules.

• Where to Fish on Buzzard Lake

  No published figure covers depth, so learn it as you fish. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Reported across Stevens County: brook trout, rainbow trout, brown trout and yellow perch. County data is a starting point rather than a guarantee. Buzzard Lake repays a walk before the first cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 65°F in August and bottom out at 25°F in January. Fishing continues through most of the calendar, with quiet spells rather than closures. In milder years the edges alone go, and the middle never sets. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. Plan around that when you fish Buzzard Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. 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. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. If the gate is shut, Nelson Lake at 1.2 miles is the nearest alternative. Ask locally about Buzzard Lake if anything is unclear.