Soda Peaks Lake near Stevenson: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Soda Peaks Lake stands in Skamania County, Washington. The surface lies 3,796 feet up. At 8 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. Head to Stevenson, 15 miles away, for anything you forgot. The big place round here is Gresham, 32 miles distant. It sits well inside the county, so one set of rules covers it.

• Where to Fish on Soda Peaks Lake

  The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. County-wide records name Chinook salmon, Coho salmon, rainbow trout, cutthroat trout and largemouth bass. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. Soda Peaks Lake fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 60°F for August and 31°F for January. The freeze here is occasional rather than annual. In a normal year the cover is thin and short-lived. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. Soda Peaks Lake runs to that rhythm year in and year out.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. We find no slipway, car park or made path within a short radius, so treat access as rough. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Some stretches are reserved and marked as such on the ground. Failing this one, try Zig Zag Lake, 3.7 miles away. Rules at Soda Peaks Lake are worth checking on the day.