Worth Lake Fishing near Basin City, Washington

• Overview

  Franklin County, Washington, is where Worth Lake sits. Height above sea level is 791 feet. About 5 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Franklin County. The nearest place of any size is Basin City, 3.3 miles away. Tri-Cities is the closest city, 25 miles away. It sits well inside the county, so one set of rules covers it.

• Where to Fish on Worth Lake

  Nothing we hold settles how deep this runs. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Fish documented in Franklin County include yellow perch, largemouth bass and black crappie. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. Fish Worth Lake where the bottom changes rather than where it looks deep.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 72°F for July and 31°F for January. Seasons here are moderate, and the fishing runs most of the year. It is not guaranteed from one year to the next. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. The season on Worth Lake follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. Leave the car at Windmill Ranch Wildlife Area, about half a mile from the bank. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Some banks are open only from a marked point. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Mesa Lake at 3.4 miles is the sensible second choice. Ask locally about Worth Lake if anything is unclear.