Fishing at T Lake, Franklin County, Washington

• Overview

  T Lake stands in Franklin County, Washington. It lies 968 feet above sea level. The water covers some 53 acres, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. About 1.8 miles of bank, so nothing stays unexplored for long. On our Franklin County list it sits near the top for size. Nearest place of any size is Connell, 4.2 miles away. Then Basin City, 10 miles, and Othello, 17 miles. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on T Lake

  No chart reached our records; the first cast is your sounding. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Across Franklin County, recorded fish include yellow perch, largemouth bass, black crappie, smallmouth bass and bluegill. It is the county picture; the agency list is water-specific. On T Lake the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-term averages put July at about 73°F and January near 31°F. Conditions shift steadily rather than sharply. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to fish here. T Lake runs to its own calendar within the local pattern.

• Tackle & Baits

  Who may fish here is not settled in anything we hold. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. Access points are not mapped for this water, which suits people who like quiet. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Parking space is the usual limit rather than the bank itself. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. Should this one be busy, Bailie Pond is 4.2 miles off. Confirm access to T Lake locally before you travel.