Clark Lake Fishing near Chewelah, Washington

• Overview

  You will find Clark Lake in Stevens County, Washington. The country round it is rolling hill from end to end. About 24 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. The closest town, Chewelah, is 20 miles away. Spokane sits 51 miles out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. The line between counties passes nearby, which can change who manages the water.

• Where to Fish on Clark Lake

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. County-wide records name brook trout, rainbow trout, brown trout, yellow perch and largemouth bass. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. The near bank of Clark Lake is often the one people ignore.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-term averages put August at about 67°F and January near 25°F. Some winters cap it and some do not. Cover comes and goes, so treat it with suspicion rather than trust. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to fish here. That is the shape of the year on Clark Lake. Rain lifts the level and moves fish about.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. There is no mapped parking or launch nearby, which keeps numbers down. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Parking space is the usual limit rather than the bank itself. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. The nearest alternative is Bourgeau Lake, 3.7 miles out. The position on Clark Lake is worth confirming on the day.