Fishing at Owhi Lake, Okanogan County, Washington

• Overview

  Within Okanogan County, Washington, you have Owhi Lake. The setting is mixed forest. This is sizeable water at about 499 acres, and a boat opens up most of it. At about 4.8 miles of edge, most people work one arm at a time. It is among the larger waters listed here for Okanogan County. The closest town, Coulee Dam, is 19 miles distant. Grand Coulee is 21 miles and Electric City 22 miles. No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple.

• Where to Fish on Owhi Lake

  Without a survey to go on, judge depth from how the bank falls away. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Fish documented in Okanogan County include rainbow trout, largemouth bass and sockeye salmon. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. On Owhi Lake that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The range across the year is 24°F to 66°F. A solid cap is the normal state through winter. After mid March the shallows warm and the fish move up. Going by climate averages, expect open water from about mid March until roughly early December. Spring is short and heavy here; autumn is longer and steadier. Plan around that when you fish Owhi Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. No car park, ramp or path is recorded within easy reach of the shore. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Parking is often the real limit rather than the bank itself. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. If the gate is shut, Johnson Lake at 1.8 miles is the nearest alternative. Treat Owhi Lake as unsettled until someone local tells you otherwise.