Cossalman Lake Fishing Guide, Spokane County, Washington

• Overview

  Spokane County in Washington is where Cossalman Lake sits. The setting is mixed woodland on every side. Surface area runs to about 20 acres — small enough to read in one session. The nearest town is Cheney, 3.7 miles away. Medical Lake is 10 miles and Fairchild Air Force Base 13 miles. Neighbouring water: 0.9 miles away is Long Lake, Lasher Lake out at 0.9 miles, 1.5 miles away is Campbell Lake, Findley Lake out at 1.7 miles and 1.8 miles away is McDowell Lake. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Cossalman Lake

  No depth figure appears in our records, so the bank has to tell you. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Records held for Spokane County cover largemouth bass, yellow perch, pumpkinseed, rainbow trout and black crappie. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. At Cossalman Lake light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages move between 28°F in January and 67°F in August. Some winters cap it and some do not. It is not guaranteed from one year to the next. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. Plan any trip to Cossalman Lake around it. Sudden cold puts fish down faster than sustained cold does.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. There is no mapped parking or launch nearby, which keeps numbers down. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Where a permit is needed, the nearest town usually sells it. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Long Lake sits 0.9 miles off and takes the overflow. Check the current arrangement for Cossalman Lake.