Largemouth Bass and Smallmouth Bass
Fishing in Washington.

Bass are one of the most sought after of all the game fish. Its appeal spans cultures, age groups and genders to tap on the heart strings of anglers everywhere. Join us in our endeavor to offer information about bass fishing on your favorite bass lake in the Washington area.

Bass Fishing Lakes In Washington

Alder Lake, Banks Lake, East Rapids Lake, Franklin D Roosevelt Lake, Lake Bryan, Lake Chelan, Lake Ozette, Lake Sacajawea, Lake Sammamish, Lake Umatilla (John Day), Lake Wallula (McNary), Lake Washington, Lake Whatcom, Mayfield Lake, Osoyoos Lake, Potholes Reservoir, Riffe Lake, Spirit Lake, Vancouver Lake and Wanapum Lake are some of the major lakes in Washington with healthy populations of bass. Bass can also be found throught the state in ponds, creeks, parks, rivers and small lakes. The Columbia River has a quite significant bass population.

The Washington state record largemouth bass was taken out of Banks Lake and the state record smallmouth bass was caught from the Columbia River - Hanford.

Bass are aggressive feeders and agile enough to chase down and catch most of their favorite foods. They are most easily caught during a feeding spree but can be enticed into striking an anglers bait for reasons other than hunger. They are predatory by nature and at times will strike at anything that enters their world. They are also territorial and at times strike anything that ventures into their domain. If it moves and they can get it into their large mouth, bass will attempt to eat it.

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WA Bass Fishing - All About Fishing for Largemouth Bass, Spotted Bass and Smallmouth Bass in Washington.

22 lbs - 4 oz

11 lbs - 9 oz

60 - 80 Degrees

Prefers slightly stained to murky water with cover and little or no current.

11 lbs - 15 oz

8 lbs - 12 oz

58 - 72 Degrees

Prefers clear to slightly stained water and is comfortable in mild current. Prefers gravel and rocky areas.