Wills Lake, Washington: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Out in Lincoln County, Washington, sits Wills Lake. It sits at 2,165 feet above sea level. It measures about 63 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. Roughly 1.2 miles of bank means you can walk to a fresh area when one goes quiet. On our Lincoln County list it sits near the top for size. Nearest place of any size is Davenport, 18 miles away. The nearest city of size is Spokane, 52 miles away. No border sits close enough to matter.

• Where to Fish on Wills Lake

  No depth figure has reached our records, which makes a plummet useful. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Records held for Lincoln County cover yellow perch, largemouth bass, walleye, black crappie and brown trout. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. On Wills Lake the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about 26°F and July at about 69°F, the water has a wide range to work through. The year turns gently, without extremes at either end. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to fish here. That shapes the year on Wills Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. This is a natural basin, not a dammed one. Nothing in the way of made access shows up nearby: no ramp, no car park, no path. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Parking space is the usual limit rather than the bank itself. Some stretches are reserved and marked as such on the ground. Meadow Lake sits 0.7 miles off and takes the overflow. Treat Wills Lake as unsettled until someone local tells you otherwise.