Fishing at Waitts Lake, Stevens County, Washington

• Overview

  Set in Stevens County, Waitts Lake is a Washington water. It sits at 1,936 feet above sea level. The water covers around 469 acres, which puts most of it out of reach from the bank. At about 3.4 miles of edge, most people work one arm at a time. It is among the larger waters listed here for Stevens County. Chewelah sits 7.2 miles from the bank. Then Deer Park, 21 miles, and Colville, 26 miles. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Waitts Lake

  No depth figure has reached our records, which makes a plummet useful. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Across Stevens County, recorded fish include brook trout, rainbow trout, brown trout, yellow perch and largemouth bass. These are county-wide records, so not all of them will be in this water. Fish Waitts Lake to its features, not to its size.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-run averages give August about 67°F and January about 25°F. Most months fish reasonably, given the right weather. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. Anyone fishing Waitts Lake regularly works to that calendar.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. A ramp is mapped within half a mile. The nearest car park we can see is half a mile out, so expect a walk with your gear. A pier or jetty stands half a mile away, which helps on a crowded bank. Facilities run to toilets half a mile from the water. Bank access can be seasonal on ground like this. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. For a change of water, Meadow Pond is 0.6 miles distant. Confirm access to Waitts Lake locally before you travel.