The following sections give a brief description of fishing opportunities in each county, arranged in alphabetical order. Open seasons and other regulations are given for convenience only. For specific regulation information, refer to the Fishing in Washington sport fishing rules pamphlet. Until the current year's pamphlet is available (usually by May 1 at the latest), continue to use the previous edition, which is valid through April 30.

Also check with the nearest WDFW regional office, the department's web site at http://www.wdfw.wa.gov/, or local newspapers for the latest information on emergency closures or special openings. WDFW office telephone numbers are listed on the inside front cover.

The wheelchair symbol indicates lakes or streams with enhanced accessibility. Go to Accessible Fishing Areas for Persons with Disabilities for an explanation of the accessibility level designations and abbreviations used in the County-by-County descriptions.

The exclamation point symbol indicates a specific fish consumption advisory for this body of water. Also refer to on Fish Consumption (Health) Advisories for more information.

Counties Listed Alphabetically
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MASON COUNTY

Aldrich Lake (10 acres): About 1-1/2 miles southwest of Dewatto. Last Saturday in April through October 31 open season. Fishing should be fair-to-good for eight to 10-inch rainbows. The WDFW access has a primitive ramp. The gate is closed from September 16 to opening day, requiring a hike to campsites. Benson Lake (82 acres): Nine miles southwest of Belfair. Last Saturday in April through October 31 open season. Expect fair fishing for nine- to 11-inch cutthroat and rainbow trout, plus some larger triploid rainbows. Largemouth bass and sunfish have also been reported. The WDFW access has a boat launch and two toilets, but motorized boats are prohibited by Mason County ordinance.

Cady Lake (15 acres): Two miles southeast of Dewatto. Year-round open season. This small lake is stocked with seven- to 13-inch cutthroat trout. It is limited to catch-and-release and fly-fishing only, and internal combustion engines are prohibited. There is a public access with one toilet.

Clara Lake (17 acres): About 1-1/2 miles south of Dewatto. Also known as Don Lake. Last Saturday in April through October 31 season. Fishing should be fair-to-good for seven- to nine-inch rainbows. A state access with one toilet is available, but the closed gate requires a short hike to the lake.

Cushman, Lake (4,000 acres): Four miles northwest of Hoodsport. Year-round open season. This North Fork Skokomish River impoundment is a natural lake enlarged by a dam. It offers kokanee fishing in the summer and good late-season cutthroat fishing, plus landlocked chinook salmon. Landlocked salmon rules apply: a Catch Record Card is not required, and salmon count as part of the trout daily limit. Cushman is closed to the taking of Dolly Varden/bull trout.

Devereaux Lake (94 acres): About 1-1/2 miles northwest of Allyn. Last Saturday in April through October 31 open season. Expect fair-to-good spring fishing for planted catchable-size rainbows, with carry-overs sometimes reaching five pounds, plus a few cutthroat trout. This lake is also good for kokanee as the water warms. The state access has a boat launch and two toilets. Internal combustion engines are prohibited by county ordinance.

DNR24: The beach at this park on the east shore of Hartstene Island, just northwest of McMicken Island and south of Fudge Point, has been enhanced with Pacific oysters. Please respect private property in the Fudge Point area. See under Hood Canal below for information on seasons and emergency closures.

Haven Lake (69 acres): Seven miles west of Belfair. Last Saturday in April through October 31 open season. This lake is good-to-excellent for rainbows up to a foot long, plus cutthroat. Haven will also receive a bonus plant of larger triploid rainbow trout again this year. State access with one toilet.

Hood Canal: Recreational shrimp and crab harvesting opportunities are present throughout Hood Canal. Please consult the toll-free WDFW shellfish hotline at 1-866-880-5431 or the department’s website at http://wdfw.wa.gov/fish/shelfish/crabreg for specific seasons. For clam and oyster openings, call the Shellfish Hotline or check the department’s website at http://wdfw.wa.gov/fish/shelfish/beachreg, or the Fishing in Washington sport fishing rules pamphlet. Call the Department of Health’s toll-free Biotoxin Hotline at 1-800-562-5632 to check on shellfish safety.

Howell Lake (9.6 acres): About nine miles west of Belfair. Last Saturday in April through October 31 open season. Stocked annually with rainbow trout. The gate is open for two weeks only after opening day; thereafter, a short hike to the lake will be required.

Isabella Lake (208 acres): About two miles south of Shelton. Year-round open season. Fair fishing for rainbows up to a foot long. Largemouth bass and other warmwater species are also present. A state access with boat launch and two toilets is available.

Island Lake (109 acres): About two miles north of Shelton. Year-round open fishing season. Fair fishing for largemouth and smallmouth bass, plus a few large rainbows. A few triploid rainbows will be added this year. There is a state access with boat ramp and one toilet. Disabled accessibility - Level 3; WCT, lgs, steep to lake.

Kokanee Lake (150 acres): Located immediately below Lake Cushman, Kokanee is sometimes called Lower Cushman and offers much the same type of fishing. It is planted with legal-sized rainbows in the spring, and is open to fishing year-round.

Lilliwaup State Park: Located on the west shore of Hood Canal just north of the town of Lilliwaup, the southern portion of the beach has a Washington state Department of Health restriction, but the northern half of the beach has a nice bed of Pacific oysters. See under Hood Canal above for information on seasons and emergency closures.

Limerick Lake (80 acres): About five miles northeast of Shelton. Last Saturday in April through October 31 open season. It is fair for rainbow trout, good for perch later in the summer, and fair for largemouth bass. Limerick has a state access with two toilets.

Lost Lake (121 acres): You’ll find this lake 7-1/2 miles southwest of Shelton, about half a mile north of Cloquallum Road. Year-round open season. Fishing should be fair for seven- to nine-inch rainbow trout and kokanee. Brown bullhead catfish have been reported. Access is via Gallagher Road and Lost Lake Road. There is a state access with two toilets.

Maggie Lake (25 acres): Two miles northeast of Tahuya. Last Saturday in April through November 30 open season. Expect fair spring action for stocked catchable-size rainbow trout. Adult Coho salmon may be planted October - November if excess hatchery returns are available. Landlocked salmon rules apply: a catch record card is not required, and all salmon count as part of the trout daily limit. A state access with boat launch and one toilet is available.

Mason Lake (995 acres): Eight miles southwest of Belfair. Year-round open season. The best fishing is for kokanee during the summer. Largemouth bass, yellow perch, and brown bullhead catfish are also available. The county access area has a boat launch, best for shallow-draft boats.

Melbourne Lake (35 acres): About 2-1/2 miles north of Lilliwaup. Last Saturday in April through October 31 open season. Fishing should be good-to-excellent for cutthroat up to 14 inches, especially in the fall.

Nahwatzel Lake (269 acres): Eleven miles west of Shelton. Year-round open season. Expect fair fishing for stocked 10 to 12 inch rainbow trout, with good numbers of  larger carry-overs, and opportunity for some nice  resident and anadromous (sea-run)cutthroat trout. Largemouth bass become active as the summer warms up, and small pumpkinseed sunfish are plentiful. The WDFW access along Shelton-Matlock Road has a concrete plank boat launch with and two toilets, but parking is limited and the turn-around area small.

North Bay Oyster Reserve: Located at the north end of Case Inlet. The bay north of a line drawn southwest from Rocky Point to the north end of Reach Island, then due west to the mainland is closed to the harvest of clams and oysters year-round, EXCEPT state-owned tidelands on the east side of North Bay north of the power transmission lines crossing the bay and 1600 feet south of the power transmission lines are open and have an enhanced bed of Pacific oysters. See under Hood Canal above for information on seasons and emergency closures.

Oakland Bay Recreational Tidelands: This beach is located off Highway SR-3 just north of the Bayshore Golf Course. See under Hood Canal above for information on seasons and emergency closures.

Phillips Lake (111 acres): Seven miles northeast of Shelton. Last Saturday in April through October 31 open season. Fair-to-good for eight- to 11-inch rainbows, Phillips is also scheduled for a bonus plant of larger triploid rainbow trout again this year. Largemouth bass are also present. The WDFW access has a boat launch and two toilets.

Prices (Price) Lake (62 acres): About five miles north of Hoodsport. Last Saturday in April through October 31 open season. Open only to catch-and-release, with selective gear rules in effect. Price offers fine fishing for large rainbow, cutthroat and eastern brook trout.

Prickett Lake: See Trails End Lake below.

Rendsland Creek: Located on the east shore of Hood Canal by The Great Bend, the beach here has been enhanced with Pacific oysters.

Robbins Lake (17 acres): About 1-1/2 miles south of Dewatto. Last Saturday in April through October 31 open season. This small lake has good fishing for planted rainbow trout. The gate will be closed from September 16 until opening day.

Spencer Lake (230 acres): Seven miles northeast of Shelton, east of Highway SR-3. Year-round open season. Expect good-to-excellent fishing here all summer for eight- to 10-inch rainbows, with some larger carry-overs. Fishing heats up again in the fall, and largemouth bass fishing is good in late spring and summer. State access with boat launch and two toilets is available.

Stump Lake (23 acres): About 7-1/2 miles northeast of Elma, a mile east off of Cloquallum Road. Last Saturday in April through October 31 open season. Stump has good fishing for planted 10 to 12 inch  rainbow trout, and has received plants of triploid rainbows in the past. Some limited opportunity for cutthroat trout, plus largemouth bass as the waters warm up. Small boats can be hand-carried to the water, or launched from a small trailer, but the primitive dirt launch is narrow and steep. Internal combustion engines are prohibited.

Tee Lake (38 acres): About two miles southeast of Dewatto. Year-round open season. Good for yellow perch and largemouth bass, not so good for rainbows once the annual plants have been caught. This year’s plants will include some larger triploid rainbows. The WDFW access has a rough gravel ramp and one toilet.

Tiger Lake (109 acres): Nine miles southwest of Bremerton, on the Kitsap/Mason county line. Mason County has the lion’s share, with 103 acres. Last Saturday in April through October 31 open season. This is a good bet for stocked rainbows over 14 inches, with some larger carry-overs. A WDFW access with two toilets is available.

Trail's End Lake (74 acres): Five miles southwest of Belfair, formerly called Prickett Lake. Year-round open season. Fair for rainbows up to 10 inches, and brown bullhead catfish have been reported. The WDFW access has a primitive ramp and one toilet.

Twanoh State Park: This south Hood Canal park (between Union and Belfair) offers good access on its east and west edges. Check park regulations for late evening use September through February. Currently all other fishing areas along southern Hood Canal are private. The beach here has been enhanced with Pacific oysters. See under Hood Canal above for information on seasons and emergency closures. Smelt dipping may be available from September to January.

Twanoh Creek provides a great opportunity to view chum salmon during their spawning run in November.

Twin lakes (15 and 5.5 acres): These two small lakes about seven miles northwest of Belfair have also been known as Spider lakes. Both lakes are open to fishing year-round. The largest, usually called Big Twin, is fair for stocked rainbow trout up to nine inches. Little Twin Lake is 200 feet to the west. Gate closure from September 16 to the last Saturday in April will necessitate a hike to the lake and campsites.

Wildberry Lake (8 acres): About 1-1/2 miles northwest of Tahuya. Open season is from the last Saturday in April through October 31. Fishing should be fair for stocked rainbow trout up to 11 inches.

Wooten, Lake (68 acres): Seven miles west of Belfair. Last Saturday in April through October 31 open season. Expect fair-to-good fishing for rainbow trout up to 10 inches, plus some cutthroat. Wooten will also receive a bonus plant of larger triploid rainbow trout again this year. The WDFW access off of Haven Lake Drive has a concrete plank boat launch and two toilets.

OKANOGAN COUNTY

Aeneas Lake (61 acres): Three miles southwest of Tonasket. Last Saturday in April through October 31 open season. Fly-fishing only. Use of motors, including electric, is prohibited. One-fish daily limit for trout. Fishing should be fair this year for rainbow and brown trout running up to 18 inches. WDFW access area with campsites, toilet, and gravel boat launch.

Alta Lake (187 acres): Two miles southwest of Pateros. Last Saturday in April through September 30 open season. Fishing should be excellent for 11-13 inch yearling rainbow trout, as well as carryovers to 15 inches. Public access areas, a state park, and a private resort provide services. Concrete boat launch available at state park.

Big Twin Lake (77 acres): Two miles southwest of Winthrop. Last Saturday in April through October 31 open season. Selective gear rules, with a one-fish daily limit for trout. Fishing should be good for 11-13 inch yearling rainbow trout, as well as carryover rainbows to 18 inches.  Aresort and public access with toilets and graveled boat launch are available

Blue Lake (160 acres): In the Sinlahekin Valley, eight miles north of Conconully.Last Saturday in April through October 31 open season. Selective gear rules, with a one-fish daily limit for trout. This lake should provide good fishing for rainbow and brown trout running from 12 to 18 inches.A graveled launch and toilets are available. Disabled accessibility - Level 2; three WCTs, lgs.

Blue Lake (80 acres, near Wannacut Lake): Four miles southwest of Oroville. Last Saturday in April through October 31 open season.  Selective gear rules are in effect, with a one fish daily limit for trout. Fishing should be good for Lahontan cutthroat up to 16 inches.  There is a WDFW access site with a graveled launch available.

Bonaparte Lake (167 acres): About 18 miles northeast of Tonasket. Year-round open season. Only one trout over 20 inches is allowed in the five-trout daily limit. Bonaparte has rainbow trout, lake trout, and brook trout, as well as kokanee.  A resort is available with boat launching facilities, plus a fishing pier at the USFS campground.

Chopaka Lake (149 acres): Six miles north of Loomis. Last Saturday in April through October 31 open season.  Fly-fishing only. Use of all motors is prohibited.  Fishing should be fair for large rainbow trout to 20 inches.  The lake is accessible with car-topped boats and has toilets and camping.

Conconully Lake (273 acres): On the east side of the town of Conconully.  Last Saturday in April to October 31 open season. Prospects are good for yearling rainbow trout running 11 to 13 inches, plus carry-overs up to 16 inches.  Graveled boat launches with toilets available, as well as resort facilities and state park.

Conconully Reservoir (450 acres): On the south side of the town of Conconully. Last Saturday in April through October 31 open season. Prospects are good for yearling rainbow trout running 11 to 13 inches, plus carry-overs up to 16 inches.  Boat launches, toilets and resorts available.

Crawfish Lake (81 acres): In Okanogan National Forest located 15 miles northeast of Omak.Last Saturday in April through October 31 open season.  The southern half of the lake is on the Colville Reservation, so boundary waters apply: only a state fishing license is required when fishing from a boat; a tribal fishing permit is required when fishing from shore on tribal lands.  Fishing should be fair for brook trout 10-12 inches.  A USFS campground and gravel boat launch are available.

Davis Lake (39 acres): Three miles southwest of Winthrop.Open to catch-and-release, selective gear rules fishing only from April 1 through Aug 31.  Davis Lake then switches to a “catch-and-keep” special winter season from Sept 1 through March 31 without selective gear rules.  Fishing should be good for 11-13 inch rainbow trout.  There is a WDFW access site with a graveled boat launch.

Ell Lake (21 acres): Sixteen miles southeast of Tonasket. Last Saturday in April through October 31 open season. Selective gear rules are in effect, with one fish daily limit for trout.  Fishing prospects are good for rainbow trout in the 12-18 inch range.  A WDFW access site provides toilet and camping areas.  Boats must be carried a short distance to the lake.

Fish Lake (100 acres): Four miles northeast of Conconully located in the Sinlahekin Wildlife Area.  Last Saturday in April through October 31 open season. Fishing should be excellent for 11-12 inch yearling rainbow trout, as well as carryovers to 15 inches. Two public access areas with boat launches, campground, and toilets are provided. Disabled accessibility - Level 3; WCT south side, dp, two WCTs, east side gravel, dirt areas.

Green Lakes (54 acres): These two lakes (Big Green, 45 acres, and Little Green, 9 acres) are about five miles northwest of Omak. Both are open to catch-and-release, selective gear rules fishing only from April 1 through November 30.  From December 1 through March 31 both lakes switch to a “catch-and-keep” special winter season, without selective gear rules. Big Green Lake should provide excellent fishing for 11-12 inch yearling rainbow trout.  Green Lake has a WDFW boat launch and toilets. Disabled accessibility – Level 3; WCT with steep access. Little Green Lake should provide good fishing for 11-12 yearling rainbow trout. Lower Green also has Level 3 disabled accessibility, with WCT, dirt paths, sloped.

High lakes: There are over 200 high-elevation lakes in Okanogan County. Many are stocked with trout or have naturally-reproducing populations. Fishing is good July through October. Westslope cutthroat are the main catch, but rainbow and brook trout are also available. Many of these lakes can be located on an Okanogan National Forest map.

Leader Lake (Reservoir) (159 acres): Four miles west of Okanogan. Last Saturday in April through September 30 open season. Good fishing for rainbow trout averaging 12 inches is expected for the opener, with some carry-overs to 16 inches.  Crappie and bluegill fishing has been good in recent years, and provides opportunity well into the summer after the trout fishing subsides. Boat launches, toilets, and camping are available.

Little Twin Lake (24 acres): Two miles south of Winthrop. Catch-and-release, selective gear rules fishing only from April 1 through November 30. The lake then switches to a “catch-and-keep” special winter season from December 1 through March 31, without selective gear rules. Fishing should be good for 11-12 inch rainbow trout. There is a WDFW access area with toilet.

Long Lake (14 acres):  Located in the Aeneas Valley chain of lakes about 15 miles southeast of Tonasket.  Last Saturday in April through October 31 open season.  Long Lake was recently rehabilitated in fall 2006 to remove undesirable species, which were compromising the trout fishery.  The lake will be re-planted with 1,000 catchable-size (10”) rainbow trout prior to the spring opener to provide an immediate fishery for anglers.  There is a WDFW access site with campground and concrete boat launch available.

Lost Lake (45 acres): Located north of Bonaparte Lake.  Year round open season. Daily limit five fish, no more than 1 over 14 inches may be retained.  This is primarily a brook trout fishery for fish 10-12 inches, with carryovers to 15 inches.  There is a USFS campground with graveled boat launch available.

Methow River:  Located in Okanogan County, the Methow River provides good opportunities for anglers during selected seasons.  The catch-and-release trout season is June 1 through Sept 30 and provides good fishing for resident rainbow, as well as cutthroat trout, under selective gear rules. The winter whitefish season is Dec 1 through Mar 31, with a maximum hook size (14) and bait is allowed.  The steelhead fishery opens by emergency rule only, so anglers should check the website or call the Ephrata WDFW office in the fall for openers.  There are several WDFW access sites along the river with toilets.  Disabled accessibility – Level 2; DP, WCT, Blk Tpa, level area.

Okanogan River:  The Okanogan River has good opportunities for smallmouth bass along the entire length.  Anglers should expect fish in the 10-12 inch range, with some fish exceeding three pounds.  Largemouth bass are also present, but in limited numbers and mostly restricted to the lower reaches of the river.  Walleye fishing has grown in recent years, mainly from the mouth upstream to the bridge at Malott.  The trout fishery, including steelhead, is closed, unless opened through emergency regulation in the fall.  Summer chinook fishing is available during years when the run size is adequate, so anglers should check the latest fishing regulations or the website for opening dates and restrictions.  There is an excellent boat launch in Brewster and a gravel launch site at the Monse Bridge, but fishermen should know that shore access is limited on the Okanogan due to private ownership.

Osoyoos Lake (5,723 acres): This large lake one mile north of Oroville spans the Canada/U.S. border, with 2,036 acres in the U.S.  It is open to fishing year-round.  Expect low catches of naturally- reproducing rainbows and kokanee. Trout to 14 inches and larger can be caught, with kokanee running 10 to 14 inches. This lake also offers good smallmouth bass fishing spring through fall, plus yellow perch. State park facilities include a boat launch near the outlet to the Okanogan River. There is also a city park with boat launch at Boundary Point about four miles north of town.

Palmer Lake (2,063 acres): About four miles north of Loomis. Year-round open fishing season. Palmer provides excellent smallmouth bass fishing, with largemouth also present.  Kokanee fishing has improved over the past few years, with fish running 11-13 inches.  Yellow perch, crappie, and burbot are also caught, with the latter being primarily a winter fishery. Campgrounds and toilets are available at each end of the lake, with a new concrete boat launch at the south end access area (BLM) and graveled launch site at the north area (DNR). There is one resort on the lake, with small boat rentals available.

Patterson Lake (131 acres): Three miles west of Winthrop. Last Saturday in April through October 31 open season.  Expect fair fishing for rainbow trout in the 11-12 inch range.  Other species inhabiting the lake are largemouth bass and yellow perch.  There is a resort, plus a WDFW access site with gravel launch and toilet.

Pearrygin Lake (212 acres): One mile northeast of Winthrop on the Methow Wildlife Area. Last Saturday in April through September 30 open season. In spring 2007, up to 30,000 catchable-size rainbow trout will be planted to provide an immediate fishery for anglers. Triploid rainbows running 1-2 pounds each will also be planted.  There is a resort, state park, and WDFW access area with boat launches, campgrounds and toilets. Disabled accessibility – Level 2 at state park, with accessible camping sites and an accessible fishing pier.

Rat Lake (71 acres):  Five miles north of Brewster.  Open to catch-and-release, selective gear rules fishing only from April 1 through November 30.  Rat Lake then switches to a “catch-and-keep” special winter season from December 1 through March 31 without selective gear rules. There is a WDFW access site with concrete boat launch and toilet.  Fishing should be excellent for 10-12 inch rainbow and brown trout, as well as carryovers to 15 inches.

Round Lake (21 acres): Located in the Aeneas Valley area east of Tonasket.  Last Saturday in April through October 31 open season. Fishing should be good for 11-12 inch rainbow trout with larger fish to 15 inches.  There is a WDFW developed boat launch at the lake.

Rufus Woods Lake (7800 acres): See Douglas County.

Sidley Lake (116 acres): Near Molson, about a mile from the Canadian border. Year-round open season. Trout daily limit is two fish. Sidley should provide good quality rainbows in the 12- to 13-inch range, with carry-overs up to 16 inches.  Shore access is good as the main highway parallels the lake.  Sidley is one of the more popular ice fishing lakes in Okanogan County.

Silvernail Lake (5 acres): Four miles north of Oroville. Open to juveniles only (14 years old and younger). Year-round open season.  Fishing should be good for rainbow trout to 12 inches.  There is a WDFW site providing access to the lake.

Similkameen River: The Similkameen River offers a winter whitefish season, which opens on Dec 1 and closes Mar 31, with maximum hook size (14) and bait is allowed.  Summer chinook and steelhead fishing seasons are open through emergency regulation only, so anglers should check the WDFW website or call the Ephrata regional office for opening dates and restrictions.  Access is limited along the river due to private property ownership.

Spectacle Lake (315 acres):  Nine miles northwest of Tonasket.  April 1 through Sept 30 open season. Fishing should be very good for yearling rainbow trout running 11-12 inches. There are three resorts on the lake and a WDFW access site with campsites, toilet, and concrete boat ramp.

Wannacut Lake (414 acres):  Four miles southwest of Oroville.  Last Saturday in April through October 31 open season. Fishing should be good for 11-12 inch rainbow trout, with carryovers to 15 inches.  A resort and WDFW public access with toilets and launch are available.

Washburn Lake (13 acres): This is a small lake located near the town of Loomis.  Last Saturday in April through October 31 open season.  Daily limit of two trout.  Fishing should be fair for triploid brook trout and tiger trout.  There is a campground nearby, with boat access limited to craft that can be carried a short distance to the lake.

Washburn Island Pond (130 acres): This diked-off oxbow near Fort Okanogan State Park is open April 1 through September 30. Bluegill and largemouth bass are the two predominant species present.  A Colville tribal fishing license is required to fish from shore on reservation property. There is an improved boat launch with toilets and parking, but internal combustion engines are prohibited.

Whitestone Lake (173 acres): About five miles northwest of Tonasket, along Loomis-Oroville Road. Year-round open season.  It offers good fishing for largemouth bass from late-spring to early fall.  A well-developed WDFW access with launch and toilets is available. Disabled accessibility - Level 2; WCT, Blk Tpa, level, camping available.

PACIFIC COUNTY

Black Lake: Just north of Ilwaco, along the east side of Highway US-101. Last Saturday in April through October 31 open season. This small lake provides angling for planted rainbow trout, with largemouth bass and yellow perch more active as this shallow, weedy lake warms in the summer. There is a rough launch owned by the City on the NE side of the lake, with limited shore access is available in some areas, most notably a small park area along Highway 101.

Cases Pond: This small juveniles-only pond is located east of Raymond. There is a fishing dock/platform area, and rough trails extend around most of the pond. Open season runs from the last Saturday in April through November 30. is stocked with 10 to 14 inch rainbow trout prior to opening day. Surplus adult steelhead may be planted in December – January if available, in which case the season will be extended by emergency regulation. There are no restroom facilities.

Columbia River/Ilwaco: A large charter fleet operates out of Ilwaco, providing sport fishing opportunities for salmon, sturgeon, bottom fish and albacore tuna. Sturgeon angling can be excellent spring through fall. To keep sturgeon catches under the annual guideline, the mainstem Columbia and its tributaries from Buoy 10 upstream to the Wauna powerlines near Cathlamet is closed for sturgeon retention May 1 through May 12 and July 5 through December 31. Catch-and-release fishing is allowed during that period. Sturgeon retention is allowed seven days a week from January 1 through April 30, with a 42-inch minimum size, 60- inch maximum size, then again from May 13 through July 4, with a 45-inch minimum size. Annual limit is five fish per year. Fall chinook and Coho returns are expected to be down this year, and offshore salmon angling will be limited as a result. Fall salmon fishing can be good in the Buoy 10 area, including just upstream from Astoria-Megler Bridge. For more information on sturgeon and salmon seasons, contact the WDFW Vancouver office or check the department’s web site. Boat launches at Chinook, Ilwaco, Fort Canby and Knappton provide sport fishing and crabbing access to the lower river. For boat launch information and directions, go to http://www.iac.wa.gov/maps/boat.htm on the internet. Jetty and surf fishing is available at Fort Canby State Park. Long Beach Peninsula ponds: Many smaller ponds on the peninsula contain yellow perch, with some largemouth bass available too. Most are open year round, with the exception of Loomis and Black lakes.

Loomis Lake (170 acres): About two miles south of Ocean Park. Last Saturday in April through October 31 open season. This lake provides fair fishing for largemouth bass and yellow perch. It receives plants of 10 to 12 inch  rainbow trout prior to opening day, and a small plant of triploid rainbow trout that average 1.5 to 2 pounds each is also scheduled for this year.  The WDFW access has a small dock and a vault toilet. The shallow launch site is difficult for large boats. A boat/fishing dock constructed with IAC funds was badly damaged by storms in 2005 and again in 2006, and may not be repaired in time for the 2007 season opener. Disabled accessibility - Level 3.

Naselle River: Winter steelhead, chinook, chum and Coho salmon, sea-run cutthroat and sturgeon are found here. All cutthroat and all wild steelhead must be released. Check the current regulations pamphlet for fishing seasons, gear restrictions, limits and area boundaries. Disabled accessibility - Level 3; WCT, lgs.

Nemah River (North, Middle and South): These three small streams support runs of chinook, chum and coho salmon, winter steelhead and anadromous (sea-run)  cutthroat trout. All wild cutthroat and wild steelhead must be released, except that up to two hatchery steelhead may be retained. Selective gear rules are in effect in some areas. Check the current regulations pamphlet for seasons, gear restrictions, and area boundaries.

North River/Smith Creek: This site has public access for winter steelhead, chinook, chum and coho salmon, and good anadromous (sea-run) cutthroat trout fishing. A rough graveled launch is located on HWY 105 where it crosses Smith Creek just above the mouth. All cutthroat and all wild steelhead must be released, except that up to two hatchery steelhead may be retained. Selective gear rules are in effect for some areas. Check the regulations pamphlet for special size and species restrictions and area boundaries. A good canoe area for bird and estuary viewing. Disabled accessibility – Level 2; WCT, up path on hill, gs.

Ocean beaches: Excellent razor clam digging can be found on the Long Beach Peninsula and from the Grayland area south to North Cove on Twin Harbors beach. Seasons change frequently, so contact the WDFW Region 6 office at Montesano or check the department’s web site for the most current information. Crabbing, surf fishing and beach combing are also popular at these same locations.

Palix River: This small river southwest of South Bend supports runs of salmon, anadromous (sea-run) cutthroat trout, and a few winter steelhead. All wild cutthroat and wild steelhead must be released, except that up to two hatchery steelhead may be retained. Check the current regulations pamphlet for seasons, salmon size and catch limits, and gear restrictions. Radar ponds (3.2 and 4.6 acres): These two small ponds in the hills four miles north of Naselle have a year-round open season. Elevations are about 1000 and 1150 feet. They are good for stocked 9 to 10 inch Rainbow trout, and some cutthroat trout are also available. Isolated reports of some Eastern brook trout have been made in past years.

Streams: Many streams in Pacific County have special size, bag limit, and gear regulations to protect juvenile salmonids from harvest, and to protect returning adult anadromous (sea-run) cutthroat trout for spawning. Check the regulations pamphlet for specific details. Bait fishing restrictions increase survival of released fish and may ultimately improve stream fishing. Barbless single hooks also improve survival of released fish.

Tokeland: A two lane concrete ramp boat launch and floats gives access to the Willapa Bay salmon fishery, including Washaway Beach. Crabbing is also available.

Willapa Bay: This large bay is popular for salmon fishing and crabbing. Sturgeon are also popular here, with the best success below the Naselle River mouth (Highway US-101). Shallow shoals can be rough depending on the tide. Nahcotta Tidelands Interpretive Center has public beaches for gathering oysters and hardshell clams seasonally. Contact the Willapa Bay Field Station @ (360) 665 - 4166 for more information. The Nahcotta site also offers educational opportunities through interpretive signage, plus disabled-accessible parking and toilets.

Willapa River: A good river for winter steelhead, chinook and coho salmon, and anadromous (sea-run) cutthroat trout. All cutthroat and all wild steelhead must be released, except up to two hatchery steelhead may be retained. Check the latest regulations pamphlet for special gear, size and catch limits and seasons, and especially for several changes effective in 2006. Fishing from any floating device is prohibited November 1 through March 31 from the bridge on Willapa Road (Camp One Bridge)upstream  to Fork Creek.

PEND OREILLE COUNTY

Bead Lake (720 acres): Eight miles north of Newport, in Kaniksu National Forest. Year-round open fishing season. Bead lake is not stocked by the Department of Fish and Wildlife, but contains self-reproducing populations of kokanee, lake trout, burbot, plus numerous northern pikeminnows. The current state record burbot (17.37 pounds) was caught here in 2004. Fishing should provide a unique experience. A U.S. Forest Service boat launch and parking area at the south end of the lake can accommodate six boats and trailers, but may not be available by April. Check with the USFS Newport Ranger District office at (509) 447- 7300 for more information.

Big Meadow Lake (70 acres): About seven miles west of Ione on the Meadow Creek road.  Last Saturday in April through October 31 open season.  Annual spring rainbow fry plants normally provide 10-16 inch fish.

Browns Lake (88 acres): About 8-1/2 miles northeast of Cusick, in Kaniksu National Forest. Last Saturday in April through October 31 open season. Fly-fishing only, and all motors are prohibited. Note that Browns Creek, which previously was on the same open season as the lake, is now on a standard stream season (June 1 through October 31), and is also fly-fishing only. Spring and fall provide the best action for fry-planted cutthroat trout running about eight to nine inches, with winter carry-overs at 10 inches or better. Check the current regulations pamphlet for catch and size limits. To find this high-elevation lake (3,450 feet), cross the Pend Oreille River at Usk, head north for five miles on LeClerc Creek Road, then northeast on Browns Creek Road, FR-1921 and FR-128 to the south shore of the lake. There you’ll find a USFS campground and boat launch.

Carl's (Carl) Lake (20 acres): About two miles as the crow flies southwest of Tiger, at 3,150 feet elevation in Kaniksu National Forest. Last Saturday in April through October 31 open season. This lake was also formerly called Browns Lake, and is still identified as such on some maps. Rainbow trout fry plants at this rich lake produce yearlings nine to 11 inches and carryovers up to 14 inches. Winter-kill conditions have occurred in recent years due to drought with fish survival  being a critical factor for the 2007 season. Access can be rough (which contributes to the good fishing!), since it's four miles from Tiger on the Tiger-Colville Road, and south on an unimproved road.

Cook's Lake (11 acres): About three miles northwest of Bead Lake, in Kaniksu National Forest at 3,075 feet elevation. Year-round open season. Catchable-size rainbow trout will be planted this year, plus a few broodstock rainbows. To get there, find Forest Road 5015 off of Boswell Road. USFS campground.

Crescent Lake (22 acres): Nine miles north of Metaline Falls, adjacent to the west side of Highway SR-31 about a mile south of the Canadian border. Open season runs from the last Saturday in April through October 31. Crescent should produce nine- to 10-inch rainbow trout with larger carry-overs for the opener. Boats can also be launched from the access road if the lake level is high, but parking is limited at that point.

Davis Lake (146 acres): Located 5-1/2 miles south of Usk, along the west side of Highway SR-211. Last Saturday in April through October 31 open season. Early and late season fishing for sunfish, largemouth bass, kokanee, rainbow trout, and eastern brook trout is good here. A cooperative net pen project at the lake contributes 12,000 fish to augment hatchery plants.  Public access with boat launch on the north end.

Diamond Lake (755 acres): About seven miles southwest of Newport, adjacent to Highway US-2. Last Saturday in April through October 31 open season.  Largemouth bass, yellow perch, bullheads, rainbow and brown trout area available.  In an effort to improve the fishery, Diamond has a cooperative net pen project that releases 12,500 rainbow trout, in addition to the stocked catchable-size rainbows and browns. This year, larger triploid and a few broodstock rainbows will be added to improve the fishery. Diamond Lake has public access and resorts. Disabled accessibility – Level 1; WCT, Blk Tpa, level, good WC accessibility.

Fan Lake (73 acres): About eight miles northeast of Deer Park, 2-1/2 miles west of Highway SR-195, and less than a mile north of the Spokane County line. Last Saturday in April through September 30 open season. Internal combustion engines are not allowed. Annual plants of rainbow trout catchables should provide only fair fishing, with too many competing species in the lake. Public access is available.

Frater Lake (11 acres): About 6-1/2 miles southwest of Ione, on the north side of Highway SR-20 in Colville National Forest. Elevation is 3200 feet. Last Saturday in April through October 31 open season. Unfortunately, a recent illegal introduction of sunfish will eliminate the cutthroat fishery. Frater offers fry-planted cutthroat trout yearlings to nine inches, with carry-overs to 13 inches. Northernmost of the Little Pend Oreille chain of lakes, it’s the only lake in the chain without a perennial surface-water link to the others. There is no boat launch, but car-toppers can be launched from shore.

Halfmoon (Half Moon) Lake (14 acres): This small alpine lake is in the Kaniksu National Forest, 7-1/2 miles northeast of Usk at 3,250 feet elevation. Last Saturday in April through October 31 open season. Halfmoon is planted with cutthroat trout fry, but eastern brook trout have reappeared and negatively affect the cutthroat.

Harvey Creek: The inlet to Sullivan Lake, this little waterway produces eastern brook and cutthroat trout. Some portions are closed; check for details in the regulations pamphlet. Selective gear rules are in effect for the portion of the creek open to fishing.

Horseshoe Lake (128 acres): About four miles north of the Spokane County line, one mile east of Stevens County, and 8-1/2 miles northwest of the town of Elk. Last Saturday in April through October 31 open season. Catchable-size rainbow trout will be planted this year. Crappie, largemouth bass, perch, sunfish, catfish, kokanee, and lake trout are all available here, with a generous kokanee limit. Check the 2006/2007 Fishing in Washington pamphlet for a new, liberalized kokanee limit effective May 1, 2006. Chumming is not permitted. The WDFW access area has a gravel boat ramp and toilet.

Ledbetter Lake (23 acres): Also called Loon Lake and Leadbetter Lake. In Colville National Forest, about four miles north of Metaline Falls, at 2628 feet elevation. Last Saturday in April through October 31 open season. Eastern brook trout fry plants provide the action here.

Leo Lake (39 acres): Seven miles southwest of Ione, and several hundred yards southeast of Highway SR- 20, at 3165 feet elevation. Last Saturday in April through October 31 open season. Tiger and rainbow trout are available from fry plants. There is a Forest Service campground and launch on the north end.

Lost Creek: A tributary of the Pend Oreille River south of Tiger, access is by foot only. This waterway produces a few eastern brook and rainbow trout. A series of beaver ponds provides good holes.

Muskegon Lake (8 acres): Sixteen miles southeast of Metaline Falls, in Kaniksu National Forest and about four hundred yards from the Idaho border. Elevation is 3,441 feet. Also known locally as Moss Keg Lake. Last Saturday in April through October 31 open season. Selective gear rules are in effect, and the daily limit is two trout. Cutthroat trout fry plants make for good carry-overs in this small lake.

Muskegon Lake (8 acres): Sixteen miles southeast of Metaline Falls, in Kaniksu National Forest and about four hundred yards from the Idaho border. Elevation is 3,441 feet. Also known locally as Moss Keg Lake. Last Saturday in April through October 31 open season. Selective gear rules are in effect, and the daily limit is two trout. Cutthroat trout fry plants make for good carry-overs in this small lake.

Mystic Lake (17 acres): About six miles east of Usk, and a mile north of Bead Lake in Kaniksu National Forest. Elevation is 2,967 feet. Last Saturday in April through October 31 open season. Cutthroat trout fry plants grow slowly in the low-nutrient water here, with eight- to nine-inch yearlings and 11-inch carry-overs. The Forest Service campground gets lots of use.

Nile Lake (23 acres): Located 6-1/2 miles southwest of Ione, about 300 yards east of Highway SR-20 in the Colville National Forest at 3190 feet elevation. Last Saturday in April through October 31 open season. Wild eastern brook trout here reach eight inches as yearlings, with a few attaining 14-inches. Fry-planted rainbow trout are frequent catches too. Pumpkinseed sunfish are a problem with fish growth and availability. Small boats can be launched from shore.

No-Name Lake (18 acres): Six miles east of Usk, in Kaniksu National Forest just west of Bead Lake at 2,801 feet elevation. Last Saturday in April through October 31 open season. Cutthroat trout fry plants produce eight-inch yearlings and 11-inch carry-overs here. A Forest Service campground is available.

Pend Oreille River (Boundary Reservoir, 1,600 acres, and Box Canyon Reservoir, 6,000 acres): Year-round open season. This river has good numbers of largemouth and smallmouth bass. Box Canyon is better for largemouth, Boundary for smallmouth. Crappie, perch, net pen rainbow trout, and a few brown trout are also caught. Small sunfish and tench are numerous in Box Canyon. Access is available at several points. Both a WDFW license and Kalispel tribal license are required to fish Calispel Slough. All other sloughs within the boundaries of the Kalispel Reservation are closed. See the 2006/2007 Sport fishing in Washington pamphlet for information on liberalized eastern brook trout limits on the following streams and their tributaries: Calispell Creek, Cedar Creek, Indian Creek, Le Clerc Creek, Mill Creek, Ruby Creek, Slate Creek, Sullivan Creek and Tacoma Creek. Liberalized brook trout limits are designed to enhance bull trout recovery efforts in the Pend Oreille watershed.

Petit Lake (11 acres): Located on the northwest side of Diamond Peak, up LeClerc Creek Road from Ruby, in Kaniksu National Forest. Elevation is 3,911 feet. Last Saturday in April through October 31 open season. Internal combustion engines are prohibited Fry-planted cutthroat trout are the attraction at this small lake.

Sacheen Lake (282 acres): Eleven miles southwest of Newport, along Highway SR-211. Last Saturday in April through October 31 open season. Hefty plants of fry and catchable-size rainbow trout are scheduled here, plus tiger trout fry and a few excess broodstock eastern brook trout this year. Sacheen has public access on the northeast shore.

Skookum lakes, South (32 acres) and North (39 acres): Located six and seven miles northwest of Usk, respectively, in Kaniksu National Forest. South Skookum is at 3,529 feet elevation, North Skookum at 3,577 feet. Both lakes are open last Saturday in April through October 31. Rainbow trout fry plants provide some nice catches at these twin lakes. Carry-overs run 10 to 11 inches. Eastern brook trout are numerous in North Skookum.  South Skookum has a Forest Service campground and boat ramp, while North Skookum has a state campground and a resort.

Sullivan Lake (1,291 acres): Four miles southeast of Metaline Falls, in Colville National Forest. Year-round open season. The state record brown trout (22 pounds) came out of here in 1965, and other whoppers are waiting to be caught! Kokanee will be small this year and occasional rainbow, eastern brook and cutthroat are also available. Net-pen reared tiger trout may show in the future. Sullivan produced a new state record westslope cutthroat in 2005. Daily limits changed in 2006, so remember to check the fishing regulations pamphlet prior to fishing List Lake.   Burbot are popular, and winter ice fishing for them provides a temporary cure for cabin fever. The adjacent Forest Service campground has boat access.

Yocum (Yokum) Lake (42 acres): Six miles north of Ruby, across the Pend Oreille River and up LeClerc Creek Road. Part in and part out of Colville National Forest. Last Saturday in April through October 31 open season. Cutthroat trout fry plants produce nice catches. Road access to the south end of the lake is not available until after May 30 due to road protection efforts by Stimpson Lumber Company. It will open June 1, depending on moisture and road condition, but may be closed at any time due to road damage caused by vehicles, and closes on November 1 in any case. A Forest Service road to the north end of the lake provides an alternative route, but it is not suitable for trailers. An unimproved campground is available.

PIERCE COUNTY

Alder Lake (2,931 acres): This large Nisqually River reservoir five miles south of Eatonville covers parts of Pierce (1690 acres), Thurston (1117 acres), and Lewis (124 acres) counties. Year-round open fishing season. Available species include rainbow and cutthroat trout, kokanee, largemouth bass, yellow perch, black crappie and bullhead catfish. The kokanee fishery is expected to be good this year. Try flashers and a wedding ring-type lure with bait for terminal gear. There are several boat ramps and good bank access. Disabled accessibility at Tacoma Power’s park - Level 1; WCT, Blk Tpa, dp, docks, mooring.

American Lake (1,125 acres): Eight miles southwest of Tacoma near Fort Lewis. Year-round open season.  Good fishing for rainbow trout and kokanee, with yellow perch, bullhead catfish, rock bass, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and cutthroat also available. Kokanee are usually caught 40-50 feet deep on flashy lures with bait on the hook. Chumming is permitted. A “Fishing Kids” derby scheduled for May 20 this year is designed to introduce youngsters age 5 through 14 to fishing. Contact Pierce County Parks at (253) 798-4176 for more information. The WDFW boat ramp off of Portland Avenue SW (take Exit 122 from I-5) has a two-lane concrete plank ramp and vault toilets, while two county parks provide access, bank fishing and toilets. Private and military resort facilities are also available.

Bay Lake (118 acres): About seven miles south of Vaughn on the Longbranch Peninsula. Last Saturday in April through October 31 open season. Bay Lake is stocked with rainbow trout and will also get a bonus plant of larger triploid and jumbo diploid rainbow trout this year.  Bay Lake also provides fishing for largemouth bass, bluegill, perch, pumpkinseed sunfish, and brown bullhead catfish. The WDFW access off Sanford Road KPS has a rough gravel ramp, but adequate parking.

Bonney Lake (17 acres): A couple miles southeast of Sumner. Year-round open fishing season. Stocked with catchable-sized and larger triploidrainbow trout, plus bullhead catfish, yellow perch and pumpkinseed sunfish are caught.  This small lake has a WDFW boat ramp on the northwest shore, off of 74 Street E, with a shallow gravel ramp, no restroom, and limited parking.

Bradley Lake/Pond (13 acres): One mile south of Puyallup, just east of the South Hill Mall. Year-round open season.  Annual rainbow trout plants, catchable-sized and large triploids, are made in this small shore-access-only pond. A warmwater fishery for largemouth bass, crappie, perch and brown bullhead catfish adds to angling opportunity.  Adult Coho salmon may be planted October - November if excess hatchery returns are available.  Landlocked salmon rules apply: a catch record card is not required, and all salmon count as part of the trout daily limit.

Carney Lake (39 acres): Four miles north of Vaughn on the Kitsap-Pierce County line (with Pierce County’s share being slightly larger). The fishing season is split: last Saturday in April through June 30, closed during July and August, and re-opening September 1 through November 30. Carney is stocked primarily with 8- to 12-inch, and a few larger, rainbow trout. Adult Coho salmon may be planted October - November if excess hatchery returns are available. Landlocked salmon rules apply: a catch record card is not required, and all salmon count as part of the trout daily limit. The WDFW access has a ramp and toilet facilities, but internal combustion engines are prohibited.

Clear Lake (155 acres): About five miles north of Eatonville, just west of Highway SR-161 (Meridian Avenue E). Last Saturday in April through October 31 open season. Primary species are rainbow trout and kokanee, and chumming is permitted. Landlocked salmon rules apply. Clear Lake will also get a bonus plant of larger triploid and jumbo diploid rainbow trout this year. Both largemouth and smallmouth bass are available here as well. The WDFW access on the northwest shore has a boat ramp with toilets. A private resort is located on the west shore.

DeCoursey Pond (1 acre): This small side-channel off Clarks Creek is located in Clarks Creek Park, west of the Western Washington Fairgrounds in Puyallup. It is open only to juveniles (under 15 years old). Last Saturday in April through November 30 open season. Rainbow trout are planted annually, and adult Coho salmon may be planted in October - November if excess hatchery returns are available. Landlocked salmon rules apply: a catch record card is not required, and all salmon count as part of the trout daily limit.

Florence Lake (42 acres): On Anderson Island, just south of Guthrie Road. Year-round open season. Largemouth bass, bluegill and brown trout are available. There is an undeveloped boat ramp on the north shore, in Lowell Johnson County Park.

Gig Harbor: Some surf smelt opportunities occur on the beach fronting the launch ramp at Randle Street, from October through March.

Hart (Harts) Lake (109 acres): Seven miles southeast of Yelm, about five miles southeast from Highway SR-702 on Harts Lake Road. Year-round open season. Hart will get a bonus plant of larger triploid and jumbo diploid rainbow trout this year, along with the regular annual planting of catchable-size rainbows. Channel catfish are stocked, and largemouth bass, yellow perch, black crappie, bullhead catfish, and bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish are also present. A WDFW access on the northeast shore has a boat ramp and toilets, with some bank access also available.

Kapowsin Lake (512 acres): Thirteen miles southeast of Puyallup. Year-round open season.  Kapowsin is stocked with catchable-sized, large triploid, and jumbo diploid rainbow trout.  Good fishing is available for rainbow trout, plus warmwater species including largemouth bass, crappie, yellow perch, pumpkinseed sunfish and rock bass.  The new WDFWaccess along the north shore is open and provides a boat ramp, dock, and parking.  There is also bank access on the west shore, and boat rentals and small boat launching are available from a private resort.

Ohop Lake (235 acres): About one mile north of Eatonville. Last Saturday in April through October 31 open season. Anglers can expect to find 8- to 12-inch stocked rainbow trout, plus black crappie, yellow perch, largemouth bass, bullhead catfish and pumpkinseed sunfish. Ohop will also receive a bonus plant of larger triploid and jumbo diploid rainbow trout this year. There is a WDFW boat ramp and toilets on the south shore, with bank access along the county road. Disabled accessibility - Level 2; WCT, Blk Tpa, dp.

Puyallup River: Anadromous species are the main attraction for anglers on the Puyallup River, including Coho, chum, and chinook salmon, pink salmon in odd-numbered years, plus winter steelhead. Check the regulations pamphlet for seasons, size restrictions and other rules, including season changes effective May 1, 2007. Watch also for emergency regulations necessary to protect wild salmon and steelhead.

Rapjohn Lake (56 acres): Four miles northwest of Eatonville, two miles south from Highway SR-702 and three-fourths of a mile east from Highway SR-7. Last Saturday in April through October 31 open season.  Primary species include rainbow and brown trout, largemouth bass, yellow perch and crappie. Rapjohn will also receive a bonus plant of larger triploid and jumbo diploid rainbow trout this year. The WDFW access on the west shore, off of 384 Street E, has a boat ramp and toilets.

Silver Lake (138 acres): About 4-1/2 miles west of Eatonville, on the west side of Highway SR-7, a little over three miles south of Highway SR-702. Last Saturday in April through October 31 open season. Rainbow and brown trout, largemouth bass, yellow perch, black crappie and brown bullheads can be found here. There is no state access to the lake and it is not known if the private resort on the northeast shore will be open.

Spanaway Lake (262 acres): Located in the town of Spanaway, a bit west of Highway SR-7. Year round open season, including the outlet downstream to the dam (approximately 800 feet). Species available include rainbow trout, largemouth and smallmouth bass, rock bass, yellow perch, bullheads and crappie. Spanaway will also get a bonus plant of larger triploid and jumbo diploid rainbow trout this year. No state access, but a county park on the northeast shore provides boat ramp and bank access. Disabled accessibility: steep hill down to fishing dock by boat launch.

Tanwax Lake (172 acres): About five miles north of Eatonville. Last Saturday in April through October 31 open season. Rainbow trout, largemouth bass, black crappie, yellow perch, catfish and pumpkinseed sunfish are caught. There is a 9-inch minimum size, 10-fish limit on crappie. Tanwax is also scheduled to receive a bonus plant of larger triploid and jumbo diploid rainbow trout this year. A WDFW access on the north shore provides a boat ramp and toilets. Two private resorts also provide boat rentals, dock and bank access.

Tapps Lake (2,296 acres): Three miles northeast of Sumner. Year-round open season, including the intake canal to within 400 feet of the screen at Dingle Basin. Largemouth bass, yellow perch, and rainbow trout are found, and tiger muskies have been planted. All tiger muskies under 36 inches must be released. This reservoir has a city boat launch on the northwest shore. A county park on the northeast shore also provides a boat ramp and bank access. The lake level is down in winter and early spring.

Wapato Lake (28 acres): This small lake located in Wapato Park in southeast Tacoma is open to juveniles only (under 15 years old). Year-round open season. Young anglers can expect to catch rainbow trout and brown bullhead catfish.  Due to water quality issues in this lake, Pierce County recommended no planting of fish into Wapato Lake this year.  The County is working to resolve the water quality issue and it is uncertain whether access to the lake will be allowed in 2007.  Please contact Pierce County with access questions.

Waughop Lake (22 acres): In Fort Steilacoom County Park, about a mile east of Steilacoom. Open season is year-round. Rainbow trout are planted annually, including some larger triploid rainbows this year. A warmwater fishery for largemouth bass, crappie, perch and brown bullhead catfish adds to angling opportunity. Adult Coho salmon may be added in October - November if excess hatchery returns are available. Landlocked salmon rules apply: a catch record card is not required, and all salmon count as part of the trout daily limit. No developed boat launch, but small craft can be hand-carried a ways to the lake.

Whitman Lake (29 acres): About six miles north of Eatonville, and just over a mile south of Kapowsin Highway via 144 Avenue E. Open year round, Whitman Lake is stocked with catchable-size rainbow trout and with receive a bonus plant of jumbo diploid rainbow trout. Rainbow trout, largemouth bass, yellow perch, black crappieand other sunfish are available. Whitman Lake Drive and Benbow Drive circle the lake. A WDFW access on the east shore provides a small, rough gravel boat ramp and toilets.