



‘Eyes can be caught year ‘round, including through the ice however, it’s the warm-weather months of May through August that truly sees an uptick in the walleye-fishing success rates. When anglers speak of Potholes, they’re more often than not talking walleyes. Translation? Summer fishing is best on Potholes early and late before both the human activity and the temperatures rise. Like Lake Washington, Potholes is a popular recreational boating destination for folks from both sides of the mountains. Next, it’s up and over the Cascades via Interstate 90 and Snoqualmie Pass into Grant County and onto Washington’s famed Potholes Reservoir. Drop-shotting is his go-go strategy, but crankbaits and early morning jerkbaits work well, too.įor more information, contact the WDFW Region 4 office at (425) 775-1311. Per Garrett, Lake Washington bass fishermen want to make sure they pack plenty of Snub worms from Sniper Lures or similar finesse plastics in brown, white or crawdad colors. Not a bass fanatic? Lake Washington supports incredible numbers of yellow perch, as well as black crappie and huge rock bass.
