South Teal Lake Fishing in Adams County, Washington

• Overview

  South Teal Lake lies within the bounds of Adams County, Washington. The surface lies 945 feet up. This is a pocket water of some 21 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. 6.2 miles away sits Othello, the nearest town. Tri-Cities is the closest city, 46 miles away. It sits well inside the county, so one set of rules covers it.

• Where to Fish on South Teal Lake

  Depth went unrecorded, which puts the reading back on you. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Adams County records list largemouth bass, bluegill, yellow perch and black crappie among the fish reported. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. At South Teal Lake light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The range across the year is 30°F to 74°F. Conditions shift steadily rather than sharply. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. Plan around that when you fish South Teal Lake. Warm rain lifts activity; cold rain flattens it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. Parking is at South Teal Lake Parking, some half a mile off. Toilets show in mapping about 0.9 miles away. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Some stretches are reserved and marked as such on the ground. North Teal Lake, 0.4 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. Signs at South Teal Lake carry more weight than any list.