Fishing Keogh Lake in Stevens County, Washington

• Overview

  Keogh Lake lies in Stevens County, in Washington. Everything around it is lake country bush. At roughly 16 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. Colville at 5 miles is the nearest place to stop. Kettle Falls is 13 miles away, with Chewelah at 17 miles. Nearby, in order: White Mud Lake at about 0.4 miles, White Lake near enough 1.1 miles, Thompson Lake at about 1.1 miles, Rocky Lake near enough 3.2 miles and Dailey Lake at about 3.8 miles. The nearest boundary is a fair way off.

• Where to Fish on Keogh Lake

  Depth figures are not published for this one. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Survey and observation records for Stevens County include brook trout, rainbow trout, brown trout and yellow perch. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. Keogh Lake responds to conditions more than to tactics.

• Seasonal Patterns

  August is the warm end of the year here, averaging about 65°F, while January sits near 24°F. The freeze arrives properly here and holds. Break-up comes around mid March, and the run that follows is short and strong. On average, mid March opens the water and early December closes it again. Spring is short and heavy here; autumn is longer and steadier. Expect Keogh Lake to follow that timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. There is no mapped parking or launch close by, which usually means walking in. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Parking space is the usual limit rather than the bank itself. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Should this one be busy, White Mud Lake is 0.4 miles off. Treat access at Keogh Lake as something to verify.