Simmons Lake, Washington: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Simmons Lake lies within the bounds of Thurston County, Washington. The setting is oak and grass on every side. The water covers some 25 acres, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. Ground here is low by Washington standards. Olympia lies 2.5 miles from the water. The big place round here is Tacoma, 28 miles distant. No border sits close enough to matter.

• Where to Fish on Simmons Lake

  No depth figure has reached our records, which makes a plummet useful. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. Across Thurston County, recorded fish include Chum salmon, largemouth bass and bluegill. Protected fish appear in the records for this area, so treat the list as information, not an invitation. The near bank of Simmons Lake is often the one people ignore.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect August near 64°F and January near 39°F on the long-run figures. Summer heat is the limit here, not winter cold. October and November give a second good stretch as it cools. Autumn steadies things again once the heat lets go. Simmons Lake runs to its own calendar within the local pattern.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. Mapping records boating here as restricted to permit holders. A pier or jetty stands 130 yards away, which helps on a crowded bank. Public toilets are recorded roughly half a mile off. Parking is often the real limit rather than the bank itself. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. Grass Lake, 1.6 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. The position on Simmons Lake is worth confirming on the day.