Fishing Sutton Pond in Whitman County, Washington

• Overview

  Whitman County in Washington is where Sutton Pond sits. Elevation runs to 1,526 feet. It covers about 5 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. The town to know is Colfax, 23 miles out. Ritzville is 30 miles and Pomeroy 31 miles. Others within reach: 2.6 miles out stands Darden Pond, Lake Sixteen a touch under 6.2 miles, 6.2 miles out stands Johnson Lake, Brown Lake a touch under 6.6 miles and 6.7 miles out stands Hergert Lake. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Sutton Pond

  Our records hold no depth for this water. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Species logged across Whitman County include Chinook salmon, rainbow trout, Coho salmon, bluegill and largemouth bass. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. On Sutton Pond the first feature you find is usually worth a session.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 71°F, the coldest about 31°F. Most months fish reasonably, given the right weather. In milder years the edges alone go, and the middle never sets. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. Sutton Pond runs to that rhythm year in and year out.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. Records show it does not hold water year-round. No built facilities appear in mapping around this water. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Darden Pond sits 2.6 miles off and takes the overflow. For Sutton Pond in particular, ask before you travel.