Deadmans Lake near Morton: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Deadmans Lake is one of the Skamania County listings for Washington. Height above sea level is 4,341 feet. Surface area is around 30 acres, which gives you real water without needing a boat. It is among the larger waters listed here for Skamania County. Morton is the closest place, 14 miles off. Eatonville lies 34 miles off, Amboy another 36 miles. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Deadmans Lake

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. Species logged across Skamania County include Chinook salmon, Coho salmon, rainbow trout, cutthroat trout and largemouth bass. Several of these carry legal protection or closed seasons; the rulebook comes before the rod. Read Deadmans Lake for ten minutes before the first cast goes out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 57°F in August and bottoms out near 31°F in January. The year turns gently, without extremes at either end. It is not guaranteed from one year to the next. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Deadmans Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. Overnight stays are possible about half a mile out, where camping is mapped. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. A landowner's word beats anything printed elsewhere. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. Should this one be busy, Deep Lake is 0.8 miles off. For Deadmans Lake, the notice at the access point is the final word.