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Fishing Alkali Lake: what the data says
316-acre lake near Grant County. The lake tops out around 12 ft. The depth chart is built from real state fisheries GPS surveys, so the humps, channels and drop-offs you see are measured, not guessed. Below is the species-by-species picture, pulled from the same data the map uses.
Kokanee fishing at Alkali Lake
In spring, kokanee run shallow here, mostly 4 to 12 ft. Summer fish stay in 4 to 12 ft, and winter fish hold in 3 to 12 ft. Deep basin is the standout, a deep basin at roughly 12 ft, rated prime for spring kokanee. Plan around early morning in the warm months. Tie on a dodger + pink/orange squid on downrigger or a kokanee bug + corn and you're in the game.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 4 to 12 ft | dawn | Small dodger + squid (pink), Wedding-ring spinner + corn |
| Summer | 4 to 12 ft | dawn | Dodger + pink/orange squid on downrigger, Kokanee bug + corn |
| Fall | 2 to 12 ft | dawn | Dodger + squid (deeper red/purple), Small spoon |
| Winter | 3 to 12 ft | dawn | Small glow jig + corn or maggot, Tiny spoon |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 12 ft
- Break off the point: drop-off, around 11 ft
- Main-lake point: point, around 4 ft
- Secondary point: point, around 4 ft
- Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 4 ft
- Back-bay flat: weed flat, around 3 ft
Common questions
How deep is Alkali Lake?
Alkali Lake is about 12 ft at its deepest point. The depth chart here comes from real state fisheries GPS surveys, so the contours reflect measured depths.
What fish are in Alkali Lake?
Anglers target kokanee on Alkali Lake.
Where is the best fishing spot on Alkali Lake?
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 12 ft of water that rates prime for kokanee in spring. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.
When is the best time to fish Alkali Lake?
For kokanee, the summer bite is best in early morning. Each species page section below lists the seasonal windows, and the map shows a live NOW badge when you're inside one.
Nearby waters
Blue Lake · Park Lake · Soap Lake · Deep Lake · Jameson Lake · Moses Lake
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