Henton Lake near Bridgeport: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Henton Lake is a Douglas County water, Washington side. It sits in dry open country country. At 3 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Douglas County. For supplies, Bridgeport is 8.9 miles out. Beyond it, Brewster at 17 miles and Chelan at 19 miles. No boundary runs near, so the county rules hold throughout.

• Where to Fish on Henton Lake

  Depth remains unrecorded, so treat the first session as a survey. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Species logged across Douglas County include largemouth bass, sockeye salmon and black crappie. Protected fish appear in the records for this area, so treat the list as information, not an invitation. On Henton Lake that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-term averages put July at about 70°F and January near 24°F. Hard water is a season in its own right here. Ice is part of the season here, ending near mid March. Open water usually runs from mid March until about early December. Reckon on open water from spring through to late autumn, with May and June the strongest. On Henton Lake the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. No made access is recorded, so a short walk in is the likely arrangement. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. For a change of water, Penny Lake is 1.4 miles distant. Signs at Henton Lake carry more weight than any list.