Fishing Sullivan Lake in Pend Oreille County, Washington

• Overview

  This water sits in Pend Oreille County, Washington. Pine and birch runs right down to the water. It measures some 1,293 acres, and wind has room to build across it. The perimeter runs near 8.1 miles, so plan the walk before you start. Of the waters listed here in Pend Oreille County, this is the largest. Fruitvale lies 24 miles from the water. The nearest city of size is Spokane, 80 miles away. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Sullivan Lake

  No depth figure has reached our records, which makes a plummet useful. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Fish documented in Pend Oreille County include rainbow trout, tench and cutthroat trout. Read it as a county summary, not a water-by-water list. Anyone new to Sullivan Lake should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate records put August near 61°F and January near 23°F. The middle months are generous; the ends are demanding. Ice is part of the season here, ending near early April. Expect the water usable from around early April until roughly late November. From the thaw to midsummer the fishing improves week by week. Plan any trip to Sullivan Lake around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. No car park, ramp or path is recorded within easy reach of the shore. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Gates get locked out of season on water like this. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Should this one be busy, Lime Lake is 4.7 miles off. Check the position on Sullivan Lake before loading the car.