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Best largemouth bass lakes in Washington

83 Washington waters hold largemouth bass, 79 mapped with real state-agency depth surveys. Ranked below by size and depth-data quality — open any water to see exactly where to fish it: depth contours, scored spots with plain-English reasons, seasonal windows and bait picks. Ambush predator that relates to cover — weeds, timber, docks — and moves shallow to feed.

1. Moses Lake — 36 ft max · survey depth data · Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, CrappieWhy #1: survey-backed contours receive the ranking's data-quality boost · 1 public access site
2. Lake Washington — 214 ft max · Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie, Yellow PerchWhy #2: mapped size signal; contours are approximated · no verified access record attached
3. Ozette Lake — 320 ft max · survey depth data · Largemouth Bass, Yellow PerchWhy #3: survey-backed contours receive the ranking's data-quality boost · 3 public access sites
4. Potholes Reservoir — 142 ft max · Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, CrappieWhy #4: mapped size signal; contours are approximated · no verified access record attached
5. Riffe Lake — 360 ft max · Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie, BluegillWhy #5: mapped size signal; contours are approximated · no verified access record attached
6. Lake Sammamish — 25 ft max · survey depth data · Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie, Rainbow TroutWhy #6: survey-backed contours receive the ranking's data-quality boost · 11 public access sites
7. Osoyoos Lake — 208 ft max · Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie, Rainbow TroutWhy #7: mapped size signal; contours are approximated · 10 public access sites
8. Osoyoos Lake — 75 ft max · survey depth data · Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie, Rainbow TroutWhy #8: survey-backed contours receive the ranking's data-quality boost · 1 public access site
9. Sprague Lake — 15 ft max · survey depth data · Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel CatfishWhy #9: survey-backed contours receive the ranking's data-quality boost · 1 public access site
10. Silver Lake — 10 ft max · survey depth data · Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Yellow PerchWhy #10: survey-backed contours receive the ranking's data-quality boost · 1 public access site
11. Palmer Lake — 70 ft max · survey depth data · Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, Yellow PerchWhy #11: survey-backed contours receive the ranking's data-quality boost · 2 public access sites
12. Curlew Lake — 120 ft max · survey depth data · Largemouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, Muskellunge, Yellow PerchWhy #12: survey-backed contours receive the ranking's data-quality boost · 4 public access sites
13. Lacamas Lake — 65 ft max · survey depth data · Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Yellow PerchWhy #13: survey-backed contours receive the ranking's data-quality boost · 2 public access sites
14. Deer Lake — 75 ft max · survey depth data · Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie, Rainbow TroutWhy #14: survey-backed contours receive the ranking's data-quality boost · 1 public access site
15. Black Lake — 28 ft max · survey depth data · Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Rainbow TroutWhy #15: survey-backed contours receive the ranking's data-quality boost · 1 public access site
16. American Lake — 90 ft max · survey depth data · Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie, Rainbow TroutWhy #16: survey-backed contours receive the ranking's data-quality boost · 1 public access site
17. Lake Goodwin — 50 ft max · survey depth data · Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Rainbow TroutWhy #17: survey-backed contours receive the ranking's data-quality boost · 1 public access site
18. Long Lake — 20 ft max · survey depth data · Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie, BluegillWhy #18: survey-backed contours receive the ranking's data-quality boost · 1 public access site
19. Liberty Lake — 30 ft max · survey depth data · Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Rainbow TroutWhy #19: survey-backed contours receive the ranking's data-quality boost · 1 public access site
20. Newman Lake — 30 ft max · survey depth data · Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, MuskellungeWhy #20: survey-backed contours receive the ranking's data-quality boost · 1 public access site
21. Fish Lake — 40 ft max · survey depth data · Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie, BluegillWhy #21: survey-backed contours receive the ranking's data-quality boost · 2 public access sites
22. North Twin Lake — 55 ft max · survey depth data · Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie, BluegillWhy #22: survey-backed contours receive the ranking's data-quality boost · 2 public access sites
23. Lake Saint Clair — 110 ft max · survey depth data · Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie, BluegillWhy #23: survey-backed contours receive the ranking's data-quality boost · 1 public access site
24. Loon Lake — 100 ft max · survey depth data · Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie, BluegillWhy #24: survey-backed contours receive the ranking's data-quality boost · 1 public access site
25. Clear Lake — 95 ft max · survey depth data · Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie, BluegillWhy #25: survey-backed contours receive the ranking's data-quality boost · 1 public access site

…plus 58 more Washington waters holding largemouth bass.

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When to fish largemouth bass in Washington

• Spring 2–10 ft — Pre-spawn through spawn: target shallow flats, pockets and cover near deep access.
• Summer 8–20 ft — Fish the edges: weedlines, drop-offs, and deep cover close to shallow feeding areas.
• Fall 4–15 ft — Follow the baitfish: points and creek channels leading into pockets.
• Winter 15–35 ft — Slow and deep: steep drops and channel bends near wintering basins.

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