Sheep Lakes Fishing near Carson, Washington

• Overview

  Sheep Lakes lies within the bounds of Skamania County, Washington. It sits at 4,035 feet above sea level. The whole thing is a single swim; walk it in a minute. Most waters listed here for Skamania County are larger. Some 14 miles away sits Carson, the nearest settlement. Gresham is the closest city, 43 miles away. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Sheep Lakes

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Skamania County records list Chinook salmon, Coho salmon and rainbow trout among the fish reported. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. Sheep Lakes fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect August to average close to 57°F, with January the cold end at about 28°F. Conditions shift steadily rather than sharply. It should never be assumed safe, whatever the month says. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. At Sheep Lakes the season follows that pattern closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  No access rule appears in what we hold. Records show it does not hold water year-round. Public data shows nothing built here, so treat the whole approach as informal. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. Failing this one, try Race Track Lakes, 1.7 miles away. Nothing here settles the position at Sheep Lakes for certain.