Ponderosa Lake Fishing Guide, Spokane County, Washington

• Overview

  Ponderosa Lake is a Spokane County water, in Washington. The bank gives way to open valley. Roughly 67 acres: a morning covers one end, an afternoon the other. About 2.2 miles of bank, so nothing stays unexplored for long. Deer Park lies 10 miles from the water. For a city, Spokane is 30 miles off. One jurisdiction covers this water end to end.

• Where to Fish on Ponderosa Lake

  Open data we checked carries no depth for this water. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Records held for Spokane County cover largemouth bass, yellow perch, pumpkinseed, rainbow trout and black crappie. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. On Ponderosa Lake that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  August runs about 64°F on average, January about 25°F. Whether it freezes depends on the year. Cover comes and goes, so treat it with suspicion rather than trust. Spring and autumn carry the year; summer squeezes it into the ends of the day. Time your trip to Ponderosa Lake by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. No built facilities appear in mapping around this water. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Where access is informal, keep it that way by behaving. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. If the gate is shut, Blue Lake at 1.6 miles is the nearest alternative. Check the position at Ponderosa Lake before loading the car.