Fishing at Hallin Lake, Adams County, Washington

• Overview

  Hallin Lake sits in Adams County, out in Washington. The country here is farm and woodlot. Around 31 acres of surface means several distinct areas to work. Ritzville sits 11 miles from the bank. Davenport is 36 miles away, with Cheney at 36 miles. Alternatives close at hand: 1.1 miles out stands Cow Lake, Crane Lake 4.6 miles away, 4.7 miles out stands Finnell Lake, Palm Lake 6 miles away and 6.1 miles out stands Green Lake. The county line is nowhere near, so one local authority covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Hallin Lake

  Without a survey to go on, judge depth from how the bank falls away. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Open biodiversity records for Adams County list largemouth bass, bluegill and yellow perch. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. On Hallin Lake a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 70°F, with January the cold end at about 29°F. Conditions shift steadily rather than sharply. Cover comes and goes, so treat it with suspicion rather than trust. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. It holds true on Hallin Lake more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  No access rule appears in what we hold. Public data has parking about half a mile from the shore. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. Cow Lake at 1.1 miles is the sensible second choice. Confirm before you fish Hallin Lake.