Lake Spokane, Washington: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Stevens County, Washington, is where Lake Spokane sits. Elevation runs to 1,526 feet. At 7.3 sq miles you are fishing a fraction of it whatever you do. At about 48 miles of edge, most people fish a single area and learn it well. By surface area it heads our Stevens County listings. Deer Park lies 10 miles from the water. For a city, Spokane is 19 miles off. Being near a boundary, it pays to know which side you are fishing.

• Where to Fish on Lake Spokane

  It is listed at 180 ft. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. County-wide records name brook trout, rainbow trout, brown trout, yellow perch and largemouth bass. County records show the wider picture rather than this one place. On Lake Spokane a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-term averages put August at about 68°F and January near 27°F. Whether it freezes depends on the year. It should never be assumed safe, whatever the month says. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. Plan around that when you fish Lake Spokane.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public access is on record for this one. A boat ramp sits half a mile away, so trailered boats can get on. A jetty or pier is mapped about half a mile from here. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. The nearest alternative is Red Lake, 2 miles out. Nothing on Lake Spokane should be assumed from this page alone.