Findley Lake in Franklin County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Set in Franklin County, Findley Lake is a Washington water. Around the bank it is rolling hill. 27 miles away sits Dayton, the nearest town. Waitsburg follows at 28 miles, then Pomeroy at 32 miles. Neighbouring water: Winn Lake sits 1.2 miles out, Devils Lake lies 1.2 miles on, Little Petes Camp Lake sits 1.4 miles out, Petes Camp Lake lies 1.7 miles on and Rustin Hole Lake sits 2.1 miles out. A border sits close enough to be relevant to the paperwork.

• Where to Fish on Findley Lake

  No published figure covers depth, so learn it as you fish. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Fish documented in Franklin County include yellow perch, largemouth bass, black crappie and smallmouth bass. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. On Findley Lake a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 73°F in July and bottoms out near 32°F in January. Some winters cap it and some do not. In a normal year the cover is thin and short-lived. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. Plan any trip to Findley Lake around it. Barometer swings matter more than a degree or two.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. 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. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. The nearest alternative is Winn Lake, 1.2 miles out. Ask locally about Findley Lake if anything is unclear.