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Banks Lake Grant County
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- Walleye
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- Largemouth Bass
- Rainbow Trout
Banks Lake is a very large freshwater lake located in Grant County, Washington. At an elevation of 1574 ft. and 26888.3 acres, it's home to several species of fish, including burbot, kokanee, walleye, bluegill, common carp, yellow perch, black crappie, rainbow trout, lake whitefish, channel catfish, largemouth bass and smallmouth bass. Banks Lake provides good shoreline access and a number of boat launches.
Stocked Fish: RainbowLake Size: 26888.3 acres
Elevation: 1574 ft.
Boat Launch: Yes (9)
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Shoreline Access: Good
Banks Lake Stocking Reports
Banks Lake has been historically stocked with rainbow. The largest rainbow ever stocked is 0.45 lbs. In the past, Banks Lake stocked thousands of rainbow averaging 0.41 lbs.
| Date | Quantity | Fish |
| April 14, 2023 | 1420 | Rainbow @ 0.45lbs |
| April 13, 2022 | 1000 | Rainbow @ 0.4lbs |
| April 13, 2022 | 1000 | Rainbow @ 0.4lbs |
| April 16, 2021 | 1000 | Rainbow @ 0.4lbs |
| April 14, 2016 | 1010 | Rainbow @ 0.4lbs |
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Banks Lake Map
Banks Lake Fish Species
Banks Lake provides excellent opportunities for lake whitefish as well as good opportunities for walleye, rainbow trout and smallmouth bass. There is also a chance to catch burbot, kokanee, bluegill, common carp, yellow perch, black crappie, channel catfish and largemouth bass throughout the year.
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| Smallmouth bass |
Banks Lake Fishing Reports
An somewhat popular lake, there has been many reports by anglers at Banks Lake over the past few years.
Anglers reported the most success with walleye.
Smallmouth bass is also a popular species to fish for at Banks Lake.
A list of the best bait to use for stocked rainbow trout.
Banks Lake - Walleye Fishing Tips
At Banks Lake, the best time for catching walleye is all day. Anglers also reported success with walleye around morning. Popular baits used include worms and maggots for walleye. Trolling and bottom fishing from boat are the common and successful methods used at Banks Lake to catch walleye.Banks Lake - Smallmouth Bass Fishing Tips
The most popular time for catching smallmouth bass at Banks Lake is all day. Anglers also reported success with smallmouth bass around morning. Worms and attractor are the most common and successful baits used at Banks Lake to catch smallmouth bass. Anglers often fish by bottom fishing from boat and top fishing from boat for smallmouth bass.Banks Lake - Largemouth Bass Fishing Tips
At Banks Lake, the best time for catching largemouth bass is all day. Anglers also reported success with largemouth bass around morning. Bottom fishing from boat and top fishing from boat are the common and successful methods used at Banks Lake to catch largemouth bass.Banks Lake - Rainbow Trout Fishing Tips
The most popular time for catching rainbow trout at Banks Lake is afternoon. Anglers also reported success with rainbow trout around all day. Worms and power bait are the most common and successful baits used at Banks Lake to catch rainbow trout. Anglers often fish by bottom fishing from shore and trolling for rainbow trout.Banks Lake Pictures & Media
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