Scott Lake Fishing in Thurston County, Washington

• Overview

  Look for Scott Lake in the Thurston County part of Washington. Salt water lies 9 miles off. It runs to roughly 67 acres — big enough to hold fish away from the bank, small enough to learn. About 1.2 miles of bank, so nothing stays unexplored for long. It is among the larger waters listed here for Thurston County. 5.7 miles away sits Tenino, the nearest town. Tacoma is the closest city, 32 miles away. No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple.

• Where to Fish on Scott Lake

  No chart reached our records; the first cast is your sounding. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Records held for Thurston County cover Chum salmon, largemouth bass, bluegill and yellow perch. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. At Scott Lake the first feature you find is worth twenty minutes.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical August readings run about 64°F; by January the average is down near 39°F. Heat sets the pattern from late spring onward. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. Plan any trip to Scott Lake around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. It formed naturally, so levels move with rainfall rather than with a gate. A car park lies half a mile away, so the walk in is short. A platform or pier sits within half a mile. Mapping records toilets within half a mile. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. For a change of water, Deep Lake is 1.2 miles distant. What applies at Scott Lake may have changed since it was mapped.