Wederspahn Lake in Lincoln County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Within Lincoln County, Washington, you have Wederspahn Lake. It sits in sage and rock country. About 12 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. 25 miles away sits Ritzville, the nearest town. Then Davenport, 30 miles, and Moses Lake North, 33 miles. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge. It is a working water rather than a showpiece.

• Where to Fish on Wederspahn Lake

  No depth figure has reached our records, which makes a plummet useful. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. County-wide records name yellow perch, largemouth bass, walleye and black crappie. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. On Wederspahn Lake a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 71°F; by January the average is down near 27°F. Most months fish reasonably, given the right weather. It should never be assumed safe, whatever the month says. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. At Wederspahn Lake the season follows that pattern closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Who may fish here is not settled in anything we hold. A car park lies half a mile away, so the walk in is short. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Where the road in crosses private land, ask first. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. The nearest alternative is Pacific Lake, 1.3 miles out. What applies at Wederspahn Lake may have changed since it was mapped.