Fishing Winslow Pool in Spokane County, Washington

• Overview

  The Spokane County end of Washington holds Winslow Pool. What surrounds it is open valley. The water measures roughly 7 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. Our Spokane County list holds plenty of bigger water. Head to Cheney, 5.4 miles away, for anything you forgot. After that come Medical Lake at 13 miles and Fairchild Air Force Base at 15 miles. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Winslow Pool

  No chart reached our records; the first cast is your sounding. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. County-wide records name largemouth bass, yellow perch and pumpkinseed. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. Winslow Pool repays a walk before the first cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-term averages put August at about 67°F and January near 29°F. Ice comes and goes from one year to the next. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. It sets the rhythm of the year at Winslow Pool. Early and late in the day beat the middle for most of the year.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. Pine Lake Loop Restroom Parking offers parking about half a mile from the water. A pier or jetty stands half a mile away, which helps on a crowded bank. Toilets are half a mile away, which matters on a long session. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. The nearest alternative is Middle Pine Lake, 0.2 miles out. For Winslow Pool, the notice at the access point is the final word.