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Three Lakes

Three Lakes is a lake in Washington, near Lewis County.

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Fish species in Three Lakes

Three Lakes in Lewis County is a lake in Washington and covers about 6.67 acres.

The small size of Three Lakes makes quiet casts and short moves more useful than carrying a pile of tackle.

Fish and Baits

During a low-light period near an open-water edge after warm rain, fish listed for Three Lakes include Bluegill, Brown Bullhead, Coastal Cutthroat Trout, Largemouth Bass, Pumpkinseed, and Rainbow Trout.

During the start of a weather change near the downwind side while the water is rising, use a small jig, worm, or tiny plastic around green weeds and protected pockets for bluegill.

During the first pass near a protected point before changing depth, work a soft plastic, jig, or spinnerbait around weeds and protected cover for largemouth bass.

During a calm morning near a shaded bank in stained water, use a worm on the bottom in a warm, quiet pocket during low light for brown bullhead.

During a calm morning near a quiet corner beside useful cover, cast a small spoon, inline spinner, light jig, or fly through cool water for rainbow trout.

How to Read the Water

During a short evening pass near scattered wood with a moving 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.

Season by Season

While using one pass beside the best cover near an open-water edge before changing areas, 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.

A Simple Tackle Plan

During a cool spring morning near a windblown shore with a moving bait, 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 first pass near the outside weed line with stable weather, record the wind, water color, depth of the first good pass, 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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