Dead Lake Fishing near Camas, Washington

• Overview

  Dead Lake sits within Clark County in Washington. It stands 210 feet above sea level. At 15 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. By elevation it sits in the lower part of our Washington listings. For supplies, Camas is 1.2 miles out. Fern Prairie is 2.5 miles and Washougal 3.1 miles. The county line runs close by, so rules can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Dead Lake

  Nothing we hold settles how deep this runs. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Public occurrence data for Clark County names bluegill, yellow perch, black crappie, brown bullhead and largemouth bass. County data is a starting point rather than a guarantee. At Dead Lake the water rewards a slow, careful approach.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about 39°F in January to roughly 66°F in August. No part of the year shuts this water. Late winter and spring fish steadiest here. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. On Dead Lake the same rules apply, with local timing. Rain lifts the level and moves fish about.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. Launch at Lacamas Lake Boat Launch, half a mile from the water. There is a car park half a mile from the bank. A platform or pier sits within half a mile. A picnic area is mapped about half a mile away. Facilities include toilets around half a mile from here. A phone call first saves an afternoon. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. Should this one be busy, Mill Pond is 0.3 miles off. Check the position on Dead Lake before loading the car.