Clear Lake near Cheney: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Clear Lake belongs to Lincoln County, Washington. Land around it is farm and woodlot. Surface area runs to about 7 acres — small enough to read in one session. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Lincoln County. Cheney is the closest place, 14 miles off. For a city, Spokane is 27 miles off. A county boundary sits nearby, which can matter for local access rules.

• Where to Fish on Clear Lake

  No depth figure appears in our records, so the bank has to tell you. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. Survey and observation records for Lincoln County include yellow perch, largemouth bass, walleye, black crappie and brown trout. The county list is broader than any single water. The shape of Clear Lake rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about 28°F and July at about 69°F, the water has a wide range to work through. Ice comes and goes from one year to the next. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. Plan around that when you fish Clear Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. Public data records a boat ramp 0.9 miles out. The nearest mapped parking is half a mile away, so the last stretch is on foot. Facilities run to toilets 0.9 miles from the water. Parking space is the usual limit rather than the bank itself. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. If the gate is shut, Hog Lake at 1.1 miles is the nearest alternative. Treat access at Clear Lake as something to verify.