Dalton Lake Fishing near Burbank, Washington

• Overview

  Dalton Lake lies in Franklin County, Washington. Everything around it is dry rangeland. It measures about 45 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. A shoreline of some 1.7 miles keeps the choices simple. Burbank sits 12 miles from here and is the nearest stop. Pasco is 15 miles and Finley 15 miles. Rules can differ a short way off, since the county line is near.

• Where to Fish on Dalton Lake

  Depth figures are not published for this one. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Species logged across Franklin County include yellow perch, largemouth bass, black crappie, smallmouth bass and bluegill. County data is a starting point rather than a guarantee. On Dalton Lake the first feature you find is usually worth a session.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The range across the year is 33°F to 72°F. Spring and autumn are the strongest, but nothing is truly closed. In a normal year the cover is thin and short-lived. Autumn steadies things again once the heat lets go. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Dalton Lake. Consistent weather beats warm weather for steady sport.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. Mapping shows a ramp about half a mile from the shore. Recorded parking is half a mile off, far enough to travel light. A toilet block sits half a mile away. Big Flat Habitat Management Unit covers ground next to the water; its rules will apply on that side. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. Should this one be busy, Lake Sacajawea is 6.2 miles off. None of that is settled for Dalton Lake in what we hold.