Conconully Reservoir, Washington: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Conconully Reservoir lies in Okanogan County, Washington. The water sits 2,270 feet up. This is sizeable water at about 395 acres, and a boat opens up most of it. Shoreline length is close to 3.2 miles, and each section fishes a little differently. It ranks high for size among our Okanogan County listings. For a base, Omak sits 14 miles out. Okanogan is 15 miles away, with Tonasket at 18 miles. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Conconully Reservoir

  Depth remains unrecorded, so treat the first session as a survey. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. County-wide records name rainbow trout, largemouth bass, sockeye salmon, yellow perch and smallmouth bass. Protected fish appear in the records for this area, so treat the list as information, not an invitation. At Conconully Reservoir the water rewards a slow, careful approach.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warm month here averages 63°F; the cold one sits at 21°F. Expect a real winter and a strong spring after it. Ice fishing carries the winter, and the water opens about late March. The lid tends to go about late March and return around late November. Reckon on open water from spring through to late autumn, with May and June the strongest. The season on Conconully Reservoir follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. Boat access is recorded roughly half a mile away. You will be walking about half a mile from the nearest car park. A pier half a mile from here gives a platform over deeper water. Mapping shows a campsite some half a mile from the water. Public toilets are recorded roughly half a mile off. State or provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Check the position at Conconully Reservoir before loading the car.