Dunning Lake, Washington: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Dunning Lake is one of the Lincoln County listings for Washington. It stands 2,392 feet above sea level. On water this small, stealth matters more than range. It is a small entry by Lincoln County standards. Davenport is the closest town at 17 miles. Spokane sits 49 miles out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. One jurisdiction covers this water end to end.

• Where to Fish on Dunning Lake

  No depth figure appears in our records, so the bank has to tell you. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Fish documented in Lincoln County include yellow perch, largemouth bass and walleye. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. Take Dunning Lake a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 68°F for August and 25°F for January. The year turns gently, without extremes at either end. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to fish here. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Dunning Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. Public mapping records no formal access here, so plan for a walk and soft ground. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. Ice Lake sits 0.4 miles off and takes the overflow. Where Dunning Lake is concerned, a local answer beats a written one.