Fishing Osoyoos Lake

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Osoyoos Lake, WA

Popular Fish Species Osoyoos Lake, WA

Osoyoos Lake Popular Fish - Kokanee Salmon

Kokanee Salmon Fishing

Sockeye salmon which remain landlocked, never migrating to the ocean, are called kokanee salmon. On-going stocking of kokanee salmon by the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife helps to maintain a nice population for the fishery. Typically kokanee average one to two pounds. As one of the premiere kokanee fishing lakes in Washington, Osoyoos Lake delivers plenty of fish above normal averages. These tasty fish school in lakes at depths which remain at ideal temperatures of between 48 and 58 degrees. Once this depth is identified, use a fish finder to locate schools. Use small lures trolled at the appropriate depth. The can also be caught using corn, but the main way they are caught is using flashy lures which they attack when the lure intrudes their space.

Osoyoos Lake Popular Fish - Smallmouth Bass

Smallmouth Bass Fishing

Smallmouth bass are the most sought-after species at Osoyoos Lake, with fish over 3 pounds very common. Smallmouth bass fishing is particularly good when they move to shallow water. Use shallow spinnerbaits, buzzbaits, crankbaits, tube baits and jerkbaits around any sort of rip rap. Around grass, use worms, jigs, topwater and spinnerbaits. Other times, focus your time on deeper structure with drop-shot rigs, small worms, jigs and spoons. Rock piles and points are prime areas for smallmouth as these areas are also home to crawfish.

Osoyoos Lake Popular Fish - Yellow Perch

Yellow Perch Fishing

Yellow perch tend to spawn in the April to May timeframe, and the spawn has been strong for years at Osoyoos Lake. As a result, the lake continues to maintain a very healthy population of yellow perch, which have been a mainstay in the fishery for decades. Yellow perch are great table fare, and are a food source for many predator fish in the lake. Fishing for yellow perch is simple, their primary diet consists of minnows and other small fish, insects and worms. Yellow perch tend to gather in small groups and hang out on relatively deep structure, near cover and/or drop-offs. Use a small hook and sinker. Bait a small hook with minnows, worms or small jigs using 6 to 10 pound line.

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Guide to fishing for smallmouth bass, yellow perch, chinook salmon, kokanee salmon, sockeye salmon and steelhead at Osoyoos Lake in Washington.

Considered one of the better smallmouth fisheries in the area, Osoyoos Lake provides reasonably good smallie fishing all year. The lake also offers the opportunity to fish for perch, salmon, and steelhead. Lake Osoyoos is a 5,800-acre lake at the US/Canada border near the middle of the state, with more than half of the lake in Canada. There are 30 miles of shoreline, much of which is private property. However there are numerous places with public access to the shoreline for fishing from the bank.

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Osoyoos Lake Amenities

Marina: YES
Boat Rental: YES
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: YES
Convenience Store: YES
Bait & Tackle: NO
Restaurant: YES

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Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

Veteran’s Memorial Park Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southwest corner of the lake, off Juniper Street, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.