Fishing Little Petes Camp Lake in Adams County, Washington

• Overview

  Little Petes Camp Lake is an Adams County water, Washington side. Land around it is farm and woodlot. The whole thing is a single swim; walk it in a minute. Most waters listed here for Adams County are larger. Nearest place of any size is Dayton, 27 miles away. The big place round here is Tri-Cities, 58 miles distant. It sits near the edge of the county, so check which rules apply.

• Where to Fish on Little Petes Camp Lake

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Open biodiversity records for Adams County list largemouth bass, bluegill, yellow perch and black crappie. These are county-wide records, so not all of them will be in this water. Take Little Petes Camp Lake a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July is the warm end of the year here, averaging about 73°F, while January sits near 32°F. The year turns gently, without extremes at either end. In milder years the edges alone go, and the middle never sets. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. Plan any trip to Little Petes Camp Lake around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. Mapping flags this water as intermittent: it can be dry for part of the year, so check before travelling. No built facilities appear in mapping around this water. Where access is informal, keep it that way by behaving. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Failing this one, try Petes Camp Lake, 0.4 miles away. Check the position on Little Petes Camp Lake before loading the car.