Muzzy Bay Fishing near Otis Orchards-East Farms, Washington

• Overview

  Muzzy Bay stands in Spokane County, Washington. This is rolling hill country. It measures some 1,110 acres, and wind has room to build across it. Shoreline length is close to 9.0 miles, and each section fishes a little differently. Of the waters listed here in Spokane County, this is the largest. Otis Orchards-East Farms is the closest town at 5.6 miles. The big place round here is Spokane, 18 miles distant. Local rules may differ a few miles either side of here.

• Where to Fish on Muzzy Bay

  Depth is not on record here, which means reading the ground instead. Salt and fresh mix here, and the mixing line is worth finding. The channel is where water moves, and fish follow it. Survey and observation records for Spokane County include largemouth bass, yellow perch, pumpkinseed and rainbow trout. These are county-wide records, so not all of them will be in this water. At Muzzy Bay the water rewards a slow, careful approach.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warm month here averages 65°F; the cold one sits at 28°F. Conditions shift steadily rather than sharply. It is not guaranteed from one year to the next. Autumn steadies things again once the heat lets go. Plan any trip to Muzzy Bay around it. A steady wind fishes better than a still, bright day.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. This is a reservoir by origin, with the deepest water near the dam. Access points are not mapped for this water, which suits people who like quiet. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Some banks are open only from a marked point. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. Hauser Lake sits 3.5 miles off and takes the overflow. Confirm access to Muzzy Bay locally before you travel.