Frost Lake

Spring stillwater is here again folks, gone is the icy chill of winter and we switch now from the river to the many beautiful lakes in the Methow and Okagnogan Valleys. There are many year round options in the area from Bonaparte and Omak Lake to the handful of smaller lakes in the Methow such as Davis, Patterson and Frost. As well as lowland lakes there are also a few in the National Forest as well like Blackpine, Beaver, Rock lks, Black, and Buck lakes, all of these lakes are at a middle elevation, some are a hike and all can be great at this time of the year.

Frost residual steel

When I head to lakes such as Black, Beaver and Rock lakes I always take my float tube (and warm under layers), the ability to get out there is everything as many of these lakes are protected by a ring of back cast stopping trees and bushes. As well as a float-tube I always bring two reels, one with sinking line and another with full float, buggers and leaches are my go to in these lakes.

Frost Residual steel

You will find Black Lk. About 10 miles up West Chewuch, trail follows Lake Creek and is about 6 miles of easy trail. Beaver is off the 4235 road on the Loup north of Loup Loup Ski Bowl, trail is an old jeep road pretty easy, about 1.5miles. Rock Lakes are very fun with fat cutties in the lower lake and nice Brooke Trout in Upper Rock, to find Rock Lakes follow Rock Cr. Road 10 miles to Rock Lake Camp ground, Rock lakes are below camp about 75 yards, Upper Rock is about 50yards through thick brush above Lower Rock.

General opener for lowland lakes is April 25th. As you can see though there are many pre-season options for those who can’t wait. Spring can hold some of the funnest surprises and is just plain beautiful, I hope you can all get out there! If there is anything I didn’t cover in the report, if you have any questions about area fishing, or if you want to inquire about a trip just drop me a line on the Guides page or give a call at (509) 429-7298 Happy Spring Fish On!