Spencer Lake, Washington: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Spencer Lake falls in Douglas County, part of Washington. The surface lies 1,273 feet up. This is a tiny water, and one quiet approach covers all of it. Most waters listed here for Douglas County are larger. 4.4 miles away sits Entiat, the nearest town. Bellevue is the closest city, 90 miles away. Two sets of local rules meet not far from this water.

• Where to Fish on Spencer Lake

  We hold no depth figure for this one. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Across Douglas County, recorded fish include largemouth bass, sockeye salmon, black crappie, bluegill and smallmouth bass. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. On Spencer Lake the first feature you find is usually worth a session.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 67°F for August and 25°F for January. Winter shuts the surface down for months. Hard water holds through the cold months, breaking up near mid March. Ice clears near mid March and comes back about early December in a typical year. Spring is short and heavy here; autumn is longer and steadier. That is the shape of the year on Spencer Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. Nothing is listed nearby for parking or launching a boat. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Some stretches are reserved and marked as such on the ground. Entiat River, 3.1 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. Signs at Spencer Lake carry more weight than any list.