Loon Lake Fishing near Deer Park, Washington

• Overview

  Loon Lake belongs to Stevens County, Washington. It lies 2,379 feet above sea level. At 1,093 acres this is proper open water rather than a pond. You are looking at roughly 6.8 miles of shoreline, with plenty of water between access points. On our Stevens County list it sits near the top for size. Supplies mean a trip to Deer Park, 9.2 miles off. The nearest city of size is Spokane, 28 miles away. Two sets of local rules meet not far from this water.

• Where to Fish on Loon Lake

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Stevens County records list brook trout, rainbow trout, brown trout and yellow perch among the fish reported. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. Loon Lake responds to conditions more than to tactics.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about 25°F and August at about 66°F, the water has a wide range to work through. Temperature moves within a narrow band, and so does the fishing. It should never be assumed safe, whatever the month says. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. Expect Loon Lake to follow that timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. This is a natural basin, not a dammed one. No made access is recorded, so a short walk in is the likely arrangement. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Where the road in crosses private land, ask first. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. Deer Lake at 4.9 miles is the sensible second choice. Where Loon Lake is concerned, a local answer beats a written one.