Pattison Lake Fishing near Lacey, Washington

• Overview

  Pattison Lake falls in Thurston County, part of Washington. The shore lies 6.5 miles out. It measures some 255 acres, and wind has room to build across it. The margin runs to about 3.7 miles in total. On our Thurston County list it sits near the top for size. Lacey is the closest town at 3.4 miles. The big place round here is Tacoma, 24 miles distant. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Pattison Lake

  No depth figure appears in our records, so the bank has to tell you. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Survey and observation records for Thurston County include Chum salmon, largemouth bass, bluegill, yellow perch and Chinook salmon. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. On Pattison Lake the first feature you find is usually worth a session.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warm month here averages 64°F; the cold one sits at 39°F. Winter is the comfortable season here rather than the difficult one. October and November give a second good stretch as it cools. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. It sets the rhythm of the year at Pattison Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. This is a natural basin, not a dammed one. Boat access is recorded roughly half a mile away. The nearest car park we can see is half a mile out, so expect a walk with your gear. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. Failing this one, try Southwick Lake, 1.4 miles away. Check the position on Pattison Lake before loading the car.