I've passed by blue lake, benson lake, and bybee lake, (I think that's what their called) when driving east on I-84, those three do look like lakes that house bass. I'll be sure to try those someday.
I fished that and it looked like a fishing graveyard, there lures hanging up on the power lines and who knows how is in the water, I was lucky to get snagged once. Saw a bluegill swimming in the shallows and maybe a few small fry, that was it.
I am also interested in in southern Washington but I prefer portland. So where are the best bass fishing spots? Both LM and SM (I prefer LM). I am also a beginner fisherman and can only use spinnerbaits, live baits, and possibly crankbaits.