Southwick Lake Fishing Guide, Thurston County, Washington

• Overview

  Southwick Lake stands in Thurston County, Washington. What surrounds it is dry hill. At roughly 24 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. It lies lower than most water we list in Washington. Nearest place of any size is Lacey, 2.2 miles away. Tanglewilde lies 3.4 miles off, Tanglewilde-Thompson Place another 3.4 miles. No border sits close enough to matter.

• Where to Fish on Southwick Lake

  No published figure covers depth, so learn it as you fish. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Fish documented in Thurston County include Chum salmon, largemouth bass and bluegill. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. Anyone new to Southwick Lake should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect August to average close to 65°F, with December the cold end at about 39°F. The season runs year-round, with the peak either side of summer. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. It holds true on Southwick Lake more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. A car park lies half a mile away, so the walk in is short. A rest area sits about half a mile from the water. Mullen Habitat Reserve covers this ground, which means extra rules to check. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Some stretches are reserved and marked as such on the ground. If the gate is shut, Hicks Lake at 1.2 miles is the nearest alternative. Confirm before you fish Southwick Lake.