Lake Wapiki, Washington: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Lake Wapiki lies within the bounds of Skamania County, Washington. The surroundings are farm and woodlot. Small at around 7 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. It is high ground by Washington standards. The closest town, Carson, is 21 miles away. Stevenson lies 23 miles off, White Salmon another 24 miles. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Lake Wapiki

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. Fish documented in Skamania County include Chinook salmon, Coho salmon and rainbow trout. Protected fish appear in the records for this area, so treat the list as information, not an invitation. Lake Wapiki repays a walk before the first cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs 28°F to 58°F. Whether it freezes depends on the year. In a normal year the cover is thin and short-lived. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. On Lake Wapiki that shapes the whole year. Wind direction matters more than wind strength.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. There is a campsite 130 yards from the water. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. Deep Lake, 1.2 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. What applies at Lake Wapiki may have changed since it was mapped.