Lenice Lake Fishing near Mattawa, Washington

• Overview

  You will find Lenice Lake in Grant County, Washington. It lies 531 feet above sea level. It runs to roughly 76 acres — big enough to hold fish away from the bank, small enough to learn. A shoreline of some 1.7 miles keeps the choices simple. Mattawa at 7.8 miles is the nearest place to stop. The big place round here is Tri-Cities, 51 miles distant. Local rules may differ a few miles either side of here.

• Where to Fish on Lenice Lake

  Depth figures are not published for this one. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Fish documented in Grant County include yellow perch, largemouth bass, bluegill and black crappie. County data is a starting point rather than a guarantee. The near bank of Lenice Lake is often the one people ignore.

• Seasonal Patterns

  In an average year July sits at 73°F and January at 30°F. Temperature moves within a narrow band, and so does the fishing. It is not guaranteed from one year to the next. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. That shapes the year on Lenice Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. The nearest mapped parking is half a mile away, so the last stretch is on foot. Public toilets are recorded roughly half a mile off. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Read any posted signs at the access point rather than assuming. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Merry Lake, 1 mile away, makes the obvious fallback. For Lenice Lake in particular, ask before you travel.