Largemouth Bass Fishing in Washington
Top 2 lakes ranked by stocking volume
Washington stocks largemouth bass in 2 known waters, ranging from small impoundments to multi-thousand-acre reservoirs. The lakes below are sorted by recent stocking volume — quantity isn't everything, but it's a strong proxy for how much effort the state agency is putting into a given fishery.
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About Largemouth Bass
America's most popular gamefish. Largemouth thrive in warm, weedy lakes from Florida to Michigan. They're ambush predators — work your lure near cover and expect the strike on the fall.
Best seasons: spring, summer. Active water-temp range: 65–80°F.
Productive techniques
- plastic worms (Texas-rigged)
- spinnerbaits
- topwater frogs in lily pads
- jigs around docks
Top Largemouth Bass lakes in Washington
| Rank | Lake | County | Acres | Total stocked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Potholes Reservoir | Grant | 28,200 | 10,401 |
| 2 | Moses Lake | Grant | 6,815 | 5,464 |
Gear for Largemouth Bass
Tackle that consistently produces. Amazon Associate links — we earn from qualifying purchases.
- rod: Medium-heavy 7' baitcasting rod
- reel: Baitcasting reel 7.1:1
- lure: Senko-style soft plastic worms
- lure: Spinnerbaits
- lure: Topwater frogs
- tackle box: Bass tackle box
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