Trail Lake Fishing near Soap Lake, Washington

• Overview

  Trail Lake is one of the Grant County waters in Washington. The ground around here is dry open country. Around 130 acres of surface means several distinct areas to work. On our Grant County list it sits near the top for size. The nearest town is Soap Lake, 14 miles away. For a city, Spokane is 87 miles off. No border sits close enough to matter.

• Where to Fish on Trail Lake

  No published figure covers depth, so learn it as you fish. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Reported across Grant County: yellow perch, largemouth bass, bluegill and black crappie. What holds for the county may not hold for this water. Read Trail Lake before you fish it and the day goes better.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about 27°F and July at about 73°F, the water has a wide range to work through. A lid forms in a hard winter only. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. Spring and autumn carry the year; summer squeezes it into the ends of the day. Trail Lake runs to its own calendar within the local pattern.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. Access is unmapped, which usually means a farm track and a walk. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. Deep Lake sits 3.7 miles off and takes the overflow. For Trail Lake in particular, ask before you travel.