Pit Lakes Fishing Guide, Adams County, Washington

• Overview

  Set in Adams County, Pit Lakes is a Washington water. It lies 974 feet above sea level. It measures about 39 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. A shoreline of some 1.2 miles keeps the choices simple. Othello lies 6.2 miles from the water. Warden follows at 7.9 miles, then Moses Lake at 15 miles. Being near a boundary, it pays to know which side you are fishing.

• Where to Fish on Pit Lakes

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Across Adams County, recorded fish include largemouth bass, bluegill, yellow perch and black crappie. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. Read Pit Lakes before you fish it and the day goes better.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs 30°F to 74°F. Some winters cap it and some do not. In a normal year the cover is thin and short-lived. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. Expect Pit Lakes to follow that timing. A settled spell fishes better than a bright one.

• Tackle & Baits

  Who may fish here is not settled in anything we hold. This is a natural basin, not a dammed one. The closest car park is half a mile away, so pack accordingly. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Bank access can be seasonal on ground like this. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. Failing this one, try Canal Lake, 0.5 miles away. Ask locally about Pit Lakes if anything is unclear.