Deep Lake in Thurston County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Deep Lake belongs to Thurston County, Washington. The country round it is open plain from end to end. Around 63 acres of surface means several distinct areas to work. The full circuit measures close to 1.3 miles on foot. It is low-lying compared with other Washington water we list. The nearest town is Tenino, 4.5 miles away. Then Tumwater, 6.9 miles, and Grand Mound, 9.5 miles. No boundary runs near, so the county rules hold throughout.

• Where to Fish on Deep Lake

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. Fish documented in Thurston County include Chum salmon, largemouth bass, bluegill and yellow perch. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. Take Deep Lake a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages move between 39°F in January and 64°F in August. Winter is the comfortable season here rather than the difficult one. Late winter and spring fish steadiest here. Spring and autumn carry the year; summer squeezes it into the ends of the day. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Deep Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. You can launch: the ramp is half a mile away. There is a mapped landing stage half a mile away. There is a campsite half a mile from the water. A toilet block sits half a mile away. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. Scott Lake sits 1.2 miles off and takes the overflow. Nothing here settles the position at Deep Lake for certain.