Guide To The Best Bass Fishing Lakes In Washington
Best Bass Lakes In WA
All about fishing for smallmouth and largemouth bass.

Visit the Bass Knowledge Center for valuable information about bass and bass fishing. Alder Lake, American Lake, Banks Lake, East Rapids Lake, Lake Bryan, Lake Chelan, Lake Mayfield, Lake Sacajawea, Lake Sammamish, Lake Tapps, Lake Umatilla, Lake Wallula, Lake Washington, Lake Whatcom, Moses Lake, Osoyoos Lake, Ozette Lake, Palmer Lake, Potholes Reservoir, Riffe Lake, Rock Lake, Roosevelt Lake, Rufus Woods Lake, Silver Lake, Vancouver Lake and Wanapum Lake are some of the major lakes in Washington with healthy populations of bass. Bass can also be found throughout the state in ponds, creeks, parks, rivers and smaller lakes. The Columbia River has a quite significant bass population.
Bass In Washington
Largemouth bass
World record: 22 lbs 4 oz
State Record: 12.53 lbs
Smallmouth bass
World record: 11 lbs 15 oz
State Record: 8.85 lbs
Click the images and links above for species details.
Top 5 Bass Fishing Lures For Washington
When bass are shallow, spinnerbaits, crankbaits and stickbaits are the most productive. As they move deeper, worms and jigs are among the top producers.
The state record largemouth bass was taken out of Lake Bosworth.
The state record smallmouth bass was caught from the Columbia River, Hanford Reach.

These two quality smallies were caught out of Lake Goodwin, by Julie Jackson.

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 Washington.
Bass fishing basics video.
Understanding the primary seasonal movements of smallmouth bass and largemouth bass is key to locating them on local lakes in the Evergreen State.

Catch big bass!
Bass fishing information by state.
The lifecycle of bass
The more you know about the seasonal migration of bass, the more likely you are to be looking in the right area next time you visit Washington bass fishing lakes. Visit the bass fishing page for more in-depth information about bass activities.
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