Fishing at Dry Falls Lake, Grant County, Washington

• Overview

  The Grant County entry here is Dry Falls Lake, in Washington. It sits in open dry country country. Around 94 acres of surface means several distinct areas to work. Roughly 2.1 miles of bank means you can walk to a fresh area when one goes quiet. Nearest town is Soap Lake, 16 miles off. After that come Ephrata at 22 miles and Electric City at 27 miles. Local rules may differ a few miles either side of here.

• Where to Fish on Dry Falls Lake

  No depth figure has reached our records, which makes a plummet useful. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. County-wide records name yellow perch, largemouth bass and bluegill. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. Read Dry Falls Lake before you fish it and the day goes better.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about 26°F and July at about 71°F, the water has a wide range to work through. The year gives four workable seasons without severe ends. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. At Dry Falls Lake the season follows that pattern closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. You can park half a mile away and walk in from there. Somewhere to sit and eat is half a mile out. Facilities run to toilets half a mile from the water. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Should this one be busy, Green Lake is 0.5 miles off. What applies at Dry Falls Lake may have changed since it was mapped.