Lake Washington

Lake Washington near 45.0695, -94.3759 is a lake in Meeker County, Minnesota. Lake Washington covers about 2,438 acres, reaches a recorded 18 feet and holds about 20,651 acre-feet.

How the Size and Shape of Lake Washington Affect Fishing

Lake Washington is too large to fish all at once, so pick one group of coves and points and stay there long enough to learn what the fish are using.

Fish and Baits at Lake Washington

Fish reported from Lake Washington include black crappie, bluegill, largemouth bass, northern pike, walleye, and yellow perch.

Bass

For bass at Lake Washington, fish weeds, wood and shade with a spinnerbait, jig or Texas-rigged worm for largemouth.

Crappie, Yellow Perch, and Sunfish

For panfish at Lake Washington, use a small jig or minnow beside brush for crappie, and fish a worm, cricket or tiny jig near weeds for bluegill, and keep a small jig, minnow or worm close to bottom for yellow perch.

Walleye

For roaming fish at Lake Washington, jig a minnow or troll a crankbait along points and deeper edges for walleye.

Northern Pike

For large predators at Lake Washington, cast a spoon, spinnerbait or swimbait beside weeds for northern pike.

How the Seasons Change Lake Washington

Spring at Lake Washington is a good time to check warm coves and incoming water, and summer is a good time to fish shade, weeds and the first drop into deeper water. Fall at Lake Washington can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.

A Simple Plan for Fishing Lake Washington

On a first trip to Lake Washington, check one quiet cove, one rocky or firm point and the nearby deep water with a moving lure, then use a jig or worm where you find fish.

Useful Tackle for Lake Washington

A medium spinning rod covers smaller lures at Lake Washington, while a heavier rod and stronger leader are better for northern pike.

Lake Washington FAQs

Where should an angler start on the 2,438-acre Lake Washington?

At Lake Washington, pick one cove and the closest point or drop into deep water, then fish that small area well before making a long move.

Should anglers fish the 18-foot deep end of Lake Washington?

Not every trip. A better place at Lake Washington is where a point, drop-off or group of baitfish gives the fish a reason to stop.

What does the 20,651 acre-foot storage figure mean at Lake Washington?

At Lake Washington, it shows that a lot of the water sits away from the bank and around the old channel or deep end.