Grant County · reservoir · 26,879 acres
Banks Lake
Banks Lake is a reservoir in Grant County, Washington, stocked with Black Crappie, Bluegill, Burbot and Channel Catfish. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Washington's fish & wildlife agency; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Clear
87°
56°
10 mph
0%
Fri
Clear
95°
64°
8 mph
0%
Sat
Clear
85°
61°
35 mph
0%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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All Washington waters with black crappie → · All Washington waters with bluegill →
Nearby waters
- Rusho Creek2.2 mi
- Higginbotham Reservoir2.6 mi
- Lower Lewis Creek3.9 mi
- Thompson Lake4.0 mi
- Devils Creek4.4 mi
- Horse Lake4.8 mi
- Barker Canyon Lake8.1 mi
- Willow Lake6.1 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official WA regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Banks Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Banks Lake?+
Banks Lake is stocked with Black Crappie, Bluegill, Burbot and Channel Catfish in Grant County, Washington. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Banks Lake?+
Yes — Washington requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Banks Lake?+
Banks Lake is a reservoir in Grant County, Washington. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.