Fishing Carlisle Lake in Lewis County, Washington

• Overview

  Set in Lewis County, Washington, this is Carlisle Lake. The bank is 512 feet above sea level. About 22 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. The nearest town is Napavine, 8.6 miles away. Winlock is 12 miles away, with Chehalis at 13 miles. No boundary runs near, so the county rules hold throughout. There is room enough here for more than one party without crowding.

• Where to Fish on Carlisle Lake

  Depth is not on record here, so the bank has to tell you. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Records held for Lewis County cover Coho salmon, rainbow trout and Chinook salmon. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. Work Carlisle Lake in sections rather than trying to cover it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  August is the warm end of the year here, averaging about 64°F, while January sits near 39°F. Cooler months are the productive ones on most of this water. October and November give a second good stretch as it cools. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. Carlisle Lake runs to that rhythm year in and year out.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. A slipway half a mile out gives trailer access. Parking within half a mile means no long carry with tackle. Toilets are half a mile away, which matters on a long session. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Some stretches are reserved and marked as such on the ground. Mayfield Lake sits 9.7 miles off and takes the overflow. Ask locally about Carlisle Lake if anything is unclear.