May Lake, Washington: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  In Washington, May Lake belongs to Stevens County. Elevation runs to 2,454 feet. Surface area runs to about 4 acres — small enough to read in one session. It is a small entry by Stevens County standards. You are 2.4 miles from Colville. Spokane is the closest city, 67 miles away. It sits well inside its county, with no border complications.

• Where to Fish on May Lake

  Our records hold no depth for this water. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Stevens County records list brook trout, rainbow trout, brown trout and yellow perch among the fish reported. What holds for the county may not hold for this water. On May Lake the obvious spot is not always the productive one.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 67°F for August and 25°F for January. Mild ends to the year keep the season long. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. May Lake runs to its own calendar within the local pattern.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. There is no mapped parking or launch close by, which usually means walking in. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. State or provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. Should this one be busy, Lee Lake is 4.7 miles off. Confirm before you fish May Lake.