Green Lake near Omak: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Green Lake sits in Okanogan County, out in Washington. Land around it is mixed forest. Surface area is around 48 acres, which gives you real water without needing a boat. On our Okanogan County list it sits near the top for size. Nearest town is Omak, 5.3 miles off. Okanogan is 6.3 miles and Tonasket 20 miles. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Green Lake

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Reported across Okanogan County: rainbow trout, largemouth bass and sockeye salmon. Several of these carry legal protection or closed seasons; the rulebook comes before the rod. On Green Lake the obvious spot is not always the productive one.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 69°F, with January the cold end at about 24°F. The season turns properly here, and fish follow it closely. Break-up comes around mid March, and the run that follows is short and strong. Climate figures give an open season running mid March to early December. The strongest runs come at either end of the open season. Time your trip to Green Lake by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. There is a launch about half a mile from the bank. There is a car park, Green Lake Boat Launch, half a mile from the bank. A campsite lies half a mile away for anyone staying over. Facilities run to toilets 130 yards from the water. Parking is often the real limit rather than the bank itself. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. Little Green Lake sits 0.7 miles off and takes the overflow. Confirm access to Green Lake locally before you travel.