The Moses Lake area enjoys many warm and sunny spring days that are perfect for getting out on a kayak or other watercraft to explore this massive lake. The waters around town also offer some of the best fishing in Eastern Washington. If you’re a paddler or angler or love to combine the two, add Moses Lake to your spring trip list.
Fishing around Moses Lake
Moses Lake offers excellent fishing for smallmouth and largemouth bass, rainbow trout, walleye, and other species, including some large fish by Eastern Washington standards. There are several places to fish from shore and multiple boat launches around the lake. South of Moses Lake about seven miles, the Potholes Reservoir is a popular walleye fishery that also boasts some large rainbow trout. Find boat launch info and other fishing tips at Tourmoseslake.com/fishing.
Moses Lake also offers a unique angling experience in the form of fishing for non-native carp with bowfishing gear. There is no shortage of carp in the lake, but due to their prolific spawning and penchant for gobbling up other game fish, keeping their population in check benefits the lake’s other inhabitants. The Moses Lake Carp Classic, a bowfishing-only tournament on May 17, draws enthusiastic participants from around the region. Last year’s Carp Classic with 50 carp hunters removed 211 fish weighing a total of 2,600 pounds! More info: Moseslakecarpclassic.com.
Paddle the Moses Lake Water Trail
The Moses Lake Water Trail is an ideal way to get out on a kayak, paddleboard, or canoe and explore part of this sprawling Eastern Washington lake and the quiet beauty of the desert shoreline. Start your paddle from Connelly Park, Peninsula Park, or Blue Heron Park and paddle as far as you like. Plan your day on the water with one or more stops at parks and other sites along the Water Trail, some with playground equipment, disc golf courses, and other amenities.
Stay and Explore More
Moses Lake is only 1.5 hours west on I-90 from Spokane, making it an easy day trip, but staying in town allows you to see and do more. Moses Lake has a range of lodging options, as well as camping. The food, wine, and craft beer scene is also worth checking out, including wine tasting rooms, lakeside dining, the new Aromas Indian Cuisine restaurant, and Ten Pin Brewing and restaurant located in a bowling alley with an arcade.
Plan your Moses Lake spring trip at Tourmoseslake.com.
Spring Events in Moses Lake
Brews and Tunes (March 15)
This annual music and beer walk around town involves stopping at various local businesses that each feature a Washington brewery, cidery or distillery and a musician!
Moses Lake Carp Classic (May 17)
This annual fishing tournament has turned removal of non-native, destructive carp into a unique and fun fishing event where anglers use bowfishing equipment to shoot the fish with arrows instead of catching them on lines. The largest carp brought in at last year’s tournament weighed a whopping 29.2 pounds! Info at Moseslakecarpclassic.com.
Moses Lake Spring Festival (May 22-25)
The highlight of the Memorial Day Weekend festival happens May 23 with a free concert featuring Eve 6 and Spin Doctors at McCosh Park. The annual festival also includes a parade, carnival, and car show.
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