Florence Lake near Davenport: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  The Lincoln County entry here is Florence Lake, in Washington. The bank gives way to open valley. The water covers some 29 acres, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. The whole outline is near 1.6 miles, and most of it is walkable. Nearest town is Davenport, 16 miles off. It is 49 miles to Spokane, the nearest city. The county line is nowhere near, so one local authority covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Florence Lake

  Depth is not on record here, which means reading the ground instead. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Records held for Lincoln County cover yellow perch, largemouth bass, walleye and black crappie. What holds for the county may not hold for this water. Florence Lake fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-run averages give July about 69°F and January about 26°F. Some winters cap it and some do not. It is not guaranteed from one year to the next. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. Anyone fishing Florence Lake regularly works to that calendar. Short days concentrate it into a narrow window.

• Tackle & Baits

  No access rule appears in what we hold. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. Part of this sits inside or beside Swanson Lakes Wildlife Area, so read the notices. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Where a permit is needed, the nearest town usually sells it. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Wills Lake sits 3.1 miles off and takes the overflow. The position on Florence Lake is worth confirming on the day.