Fan Lake, Washington: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Fan Lake is listed under Spokane County, Washington. The setting is rolling hill. The water covers some 81 acres, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. About 1.8 miles of bank, so nothing stays unexplored for long. Deer Park lies 7.8 miles from the water. Newport is 19 miles away, with Fairwood at 20 miles. It sits well inside the county, so one set of rules covers it.

• Where to Fish on Fan Lake

  Depth is not on record here, so the bank has to tell you. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. Spokane County records list largemouth bass, yellow perch and pumpkinseed among the fish reported. It is the county picture; the agency list is water-specific. Anyone new to Fan Lake should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  In an average year August sits at 67°F and January at 26°F. Seasons here are moderate, and the fishing runs most of the year. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. It sets the rhythm of the year at Fan Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Who may fish here is not settled in anything we hold. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. A slipway half a mile out gives trailer access. Mapping shows parking within half a mile. There is a mapped landing stage half a mile away. Rules differ from one water to the next round here. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. Failing this one, try Eloika Lake, 2.4 miles away. Check the position on Fan Lake before loading the car.