Fish Lake Fishing near Cheney, Washington

• Overview

  Fish Lake sits in Spokane County, out in Washington. The land about it is rolling hill. It measures about 54 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. A shoreline of some 1.1 miles keeps the choices simple. Start from Cheney, 3.4 miles down the road. The big place round here is Spokane, 11 miles distant. No boundary runs near, so the county rules hold throughout.

• Where to Fish on Fish Lake

  There is no recorded depth, so work from what you can see. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Records held for Spokane County cover largemouth bass, yellow perch and pumpkinseed. The county list is broader than any single water. The shape of Fish Lake decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical August readings run about 67°F; by January the average is down near 28°F. The calendar is generous: something works in nearly every month. In milder years the edges alone go, and the middle never sets. Autumn steadies things again once the heat lets go. Fish Lake runs to its own calendar within the local pattern.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. You can park half a mile away and walk in from there. A marked angling spot sits within half a mile. There is a toilet block some half a mile out. A landowner's word beats anything printed elsewhere. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. The nearest alternative is Queen Lucas Lake, 1.8 miles out. Check the position at Fish Lake before loading the car.