Gibbs Lake Fishing near Morton, Washington

• Overview

  Gibbs Lake is set in Lewis County, Washington. It lies 876 feet above sea level. A splashy cast here empties the swim; a quiet one owns it. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Lewis County. Nearest town is Morton, 16 miles off. The big place round here is Tacoma, 56 miles distant. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Gibbs Lake

  There is no recorded depth, so work from what you can see. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Fish documented in Lewis County include Coho salmon, rainbow trout, Chinook salmon and largemouth bass. Protected fish appear in the records for this area, so treat the list as information, not an invitation. Gibbs Lake responds to conditions more than to tactics.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about 36°F in January to roughly 62°F in August. Fishing continues through most of the calendar, with quiet spells rather than closures. It should never be assumed safe, whatever the month says. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. That is the shape of the year on Gibbs Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. Spears Wildlife Area covers this ground, which means extra rules to check. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. A landowner's word beats anything printed elsewhere. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. For a change of water, Watch Lake is 4.2 miles distant. Confirm access to Gibbs Lake locally before you travel.