Bayley Lake is a lake in Washington, near Stevens County.
Stocking records show that the following fish or strains were stocked here. A historical stocking does not by itself prove that a self-sustaining population remains today.
Bayley Lake is a lake in Stevens County, Washington and covers about 16.6 acres.
On a water as small as Bayley Lake, one weed edge or deeper pocket can hold much of the day’s activity.
Fish listed for Bayley Lake include Westslope Cutthroat Trout.
During a return to the best bank near a shaded bank while the water is falling, Brook Trout, and Rainbow Trout have also been stocked here; that proves fish were released, but it does not promise that they are still common or easy to catch.
During the first pass near a shaded bank near visible bait, use wind as a clue; a light push can carry food toward a bank, but hard wind may muddy it, so look for a clean edge near a point or protected pocket.
While using a careful look at water color near the outside weed line near firm bottom, spring runoff can add color and pull fish toward fresh water; green weeds and the first drop become stronger summer targets; in fall, follow bait toward points and shallow flats, while winter rewards a slower search.
During the last hour of daylight near a windblown shore where food is present, a light spinning rod, thin line, a few small spoons, inline spinners, and jigs cover the listed trout; carry one slightly heavier setup when other fish or windy water call for more control.
During the last hour of daylight near the outside weed line before changing depth, record the wind, water color, depth of the first bite, and cover after a bite; those four notes are more useful on the next trip than a long list of spots that did not produce.
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Distances are straight-line estimates between mapped water locations.