Liberty Lake in Spokane County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Liberty Lake belongs to Spokane County, Washington. It lies 2,044 feet above sea level. This is sizeable water at about 706 acres, and a boat opens up most of it. At about 4.6 miles of edge, most people work one arm at a time. Size puts it in the front rank of our Spokane County list. Supplies mean a trip to Liberty Lake, 2.7 miles off. It is 16 miles to Spokane, the nearest city. A county line runs close by, so local bylaws can differ within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Liberty Lake

  Our records give 30 ft, so you have a figure to work from. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Across Spokane County, recorded fish include largemouth bass, yellow perch and pumpkinseed. Those are county-wide records, so not every one of them will be in this water. On Liberty Lake a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  On the long-term average, August reads 65°F and January reads 28°F. In milder years the surface never sets. In milder years the edges alone go, and the middle never sets. Autumn steadies things again once the heat lets go. Plan any trip to Liberty Lake around it. Wind direction changes which bank is worth fishing.

• Tackle & Baits

  This one is recorded as open to the public. Launching is at Liberty Lake Boat Launch, about half a mile away. You will be walking about half a mile from the nearest car park. A platform or pier sits within half a mile. There are toilets mapped about half a mile away. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Failing this one, try Dosser Reservoir, 2.8 miles away. For Liberty Lake in particular, ask before you travel.