Owens Lake, Washington: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  In Washington, Owens Lake falls inside Spokane County. The surface lies 1,896 feet up. The water measures roughly 8 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. Our Spokane County list holds plenty of bigger water. Deer Park sits 5.4 miles from here and is the nearest stop. The nearest city of size is Spokane, 19 miles away. No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple.

• Where to Fish on Owens Lake

  A salt basin rather than a fishing lake: treat this page as orientation, not an invitation. If you are set on fishing this area, look to the rivers and fresh waters nearby instead. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. On Owens Lake a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The range across the year is 27°F to 67°F. The year turns gently, without extremes at either end. It should never be assumed safe, whatever the month says. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. It sets the rhythm of the year at Owens Lake. Nights draw in quickly late in the season, so plan the walk back.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. The nearest car park we can see is half a mile out, so expect a walk with your gear. Where the road in crosses private land, ask first. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. Bear Lake at 0.6 miles is the sensible second choice. Check the position at Owens Lake before loading the car.