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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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SAN JUAN COUNTY

Cascade Lake (171 acres): On Orcas Island, 3-1/2 miles southeast of East sound. Last Saturday in April through October 31 open season. Primary species are rainbow, cutthroat and kokanee. Moran State Park provides public access and a boat launch.

Egg Lake (7 acres): This small lake is located 900 feet west of Sportsman's Lake on the northeast end of San Juan Island. The season is open year-round. Egg shells out largemouth bass and rainbow trout, with good fishing in April for three-quarter pound rainbows, and bass from late spring to early fall. There is a WDFW access with boat ramp on the west side.

Hummel Lake (36 acres): At the north end of Lopez Island. Year-round open season. Anglers here can collect three-quarter pound rainbow trout during April and May. Largemouth bass, bluegill and channel catfish are also available. The WDFW access at the north end of the lake provides a boat ramp with toilets.

Hunter Bay County Park: Located on Lopez Island, this park offers a year-round opportunity for taking surf smelt on the DNR public beach immediately east of the county park launch ramp.

Mountain Lake (198 acres): On Orcas Island, 4-1/2 miles southeast of Eastsound. Year-round open season.  Mountain is good for kokanee in late May, early June, and in the fall. Some cutthroat and eastern brook trout are also available, and triploid rainbows will be stocked this year.   The trout daily limit can include only  one fish over 18 inches. Moran State Park provides public access and a boat launch.

Shellfish and Marine Fish: Good shrimp fishing exists throughout much of the interior San Juan Islands. To minimize pot loss from the strong tidal currents, add extra weight to shrimp pots here. Popular clam beaches are found at Spencer Spit State Park and at English Camp on Garrison Bay. Crab fishing is available in Mud Bay and Fisherman Bay (Lopez Island), Blind Bay (Shaw Island), Deer Harbor (Orcas Island) and Garrison Bay (San Juan Island). Marine fishing is available at Friday Harbor Marina docks.

Sportsman's Lake (66 acres): On San Juan Island, 3-1/2 miles northwest of Friday Harbor. Year-round open season. Good fishing for largemouth bass during the summer. The WDFW access has a boat launch.

SKAGIT COUNTY

Beaver Lake (73 acres): This Beaver Lake (there are at least 15 in Washington) is 3-1/2 miles south of Sedro Woolley, just south of Clear Lake and a mile east of Highway SR-9. Year-round open fishing season. Largemouth bass, crappie, yellow perch, and cutthroat trout are caught. Good for warmwater species in summer. A WDFW access on the lakes’s west side provides a boat launch and toilet.

Big Lake (545 acres): Five miles southeast of Mount Vernon, along the west side of Highway SR-9. Year round open season. Fair for largemouth bass, with crappie and yellow perch also available. There is a 9- inch minimum size, 10-fish limit on crappie here. A few cutthroat trout are available as a result of natural production in the tributaries. WDFW access area with a boat launch and toilet.

Campbell Lake (410 acres): Four miles south of Anacortes, just west of Highway SR-20. Year round open season. Largemouth bass, yellow perch, black crappie and bullhead catfish are caught. There is a 9-inch minimum size, 10-fish limit on crappie here. Triploid rainbow trout will also be stocked this year. WDFW access with a boat launch and toilet. Disabled accessibility - Level 2; WCT, Blk Tpa, gs.

Cap Sante Marina, Skyline Marina: Both of these marinas on Fidalgo Island offer jigging for surf smelt. Success is best during the winter months. Both also offer boat hoists for access to Puget Sound.

Cavanaugh Lake (844 acres): Ten miles northeast of Arlington, about a mile north of the Snohomish County line. Year-round open season. Rainbow, cutthroat and eastern brook trout, kokanee, and largemouth bass are available. Chumming is permitted. WDFW access on the southwest shore with a boat launch and toilet.

Clear Lake (223 acres): This Clear Lake (one of at least 17 or 18 in the state) is three miles south of Sedro Woolley. Open season is year-round. Rainbow and cutthroat trout, largemouth bass, yellow perch, and bullhead catfish are available. A bonus plant of larger triploid rainbows is also scheduled for this year. The WDFW access has a boat launch and toilet.

Erie, Lake (111 acres): This “great” lake three miles south of Anacortes, just west of Heart Lake Road and north of Rosario Road, should be excellent for three quarter-pound rainbow trout on opening day. Last Saturday in April through October 31 open season. It has a WDFW access with boat launch and toilet on the west side and a resort at the south end.

Fidalgo Bay and March Point: Year-round surf smelt opportunities exist east of the Shell Oil pier and north of the railroad bridge on the east shore of Fidalgo Bay. A resort offers boat launching.

Heart Lake (61 acres): Two miles south of Anacortes, along the west side of Heart Lake Road. Last Saturday in April through October 31 open season. Fishing should be excellent for one-half- to three-quarter pound rainbows on opening day. The WDFW access has a boat launch.

LaConner: Located at the southern end of Swinomish Slough, LaConner offers some of the best-known surf smelt opportunities in Puget Sound. From October through March jiggers have success all along the waterfront, but the best jigging occurs in the northern boat basin. There is an annual Smelt Derby in February; call the LaConner Chamber of Commerce for more information.

McMurray Lake (160 acres): Nine miles northwest of Arlington, just east of the SR-9/SR-534 junction. Last Saturday in April through October 31 open season. Fishing should be excellent for rainbow trout ranging from one-half to three-fourths of a pound on opening day. Cutthroat are also taken, and yellow perch and some black crappie are available. Parking is difficult. A WDFW access at the south end has a boat launch and toilet, and a resort is near the north end.

Pass Lake (98 acres): Six miles south of Anacortes, along the northwest side of Highway SR-20. Year round open season. This trophy fly-fishing-only, catch-and-release-only lake has a WDFW access and boat launch, but use of motors is prohibited. Species available include rainbow, brown and cutthroat trout. A bonus plant of large triploid rainbows is also scheduled for this year. Pass is usually excellent in early spring and late fall for fish averaging 15 inches, with some up to 28 inches.

Samish River: The Samish has runs of chinook, chum and Coho salmon, winter steelhead and sea-run cutthroat. Check the latest

Shannon Lake (2148 acres): This Baker River reservoir is located just north of Concrete. Open from the last Saturday in April through October 31. Expect good fishing for kokanee. Chumming is permitted. Check the regulations pamphlet for size restrictions. The lake is closed to the taking of all bull trout/Dolly Varden. Puget Sound Energy provides public access, with a difficult gravel boat launch.

Shellfish and Marine Fish: Very good crab fishing opportunities exist throughout Skagit Bay, Fidalgo Bay and Padilla Bay. East March Point offers fair clam digging opportunities. Good surf smelt dip net fishing can be found along many Fidalgo Bay beaches. The beach at Bayview State Park on the east shore of Padilla Bay has been enhanced with Pacific oysters. Marine fishing is available from Anacortes municipal pier, Bowman’s Bay pier at Deception Pass State Park, and at LaConner Marina docks. Please consult the tollfree WDFW shellfish hotline at 1-866-880-5431 or the department’s website at http://wdfw.wa.gov/fish/shelfish/crabreg for crabbing seasons. For clam and oyster openings, check 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.

Sixteen Lake (41 acres): Two miles east of Conway, about half a mile north of Highway SR-534. Last Saturday in April through October 31 open season. Rainbow trout are the main attraction, with a few cutthroat. Excellent for half-pound to three-quarter pound rainbows opening day. The WDFW access has a boat launch and toilets.

Skagit River and tributaries: This large river system supports runs of chinook, Coho and pink salmon, summer- and winter-run steelhead, Dolly Varden and sea-run cutthroat. Check the 2006/2007 Fishing in Washington regulations pamphlet for revised fishery boundaries. The entire river system, including the Cascade and Sauk rivers and Fisher Slough, is permanently closed to wild steelhead retention, and seasonal gear restrictions are in effect for the Skagit For more information, check the latest regulations pamphlet or the department’s web site at http://wdfw.wa.gov. Check also for emergency closures. For boat launch information, check the IAC web site at http://www.iac.wa.gov/maps/boat.htm.

Vogler Lake (3.5 acres): Access to this small lake about two-and-a half miles north of Concrete is via Burpee Hill Road. Catch-and-release and fly-fishing only are the rules here. Last Saturday in April through October 31 open season. Vogler is stocked with rainbow trout, and will receive a small plant of larger triploid rainbows this year.

Whistle Lake (29 acres): There is walk-in public access to this lake three miles south of Anacortes. Year round open season. Fishing should be fair for largemouth bass, yellow perch and cutthroat trout.

SKAMANIA COUNTY

Columbia River: This section of the Columbia offers good fishing for largemouth and smallmouth bass and walleye. A few other warmwater species are also caught. Summer steelhead, spring and fall Chinook and Coho salmon, and shad are taken above and below Bonneville Dam when seasons allow. This year’s mainstem Columbia River fishery for spring chinook is open only from the I-5 Bridge downstream, and from the Tower Island power lines about six miles below  the Dalles Dam up to McNary Dam. From the I-5 Bridge upstream, the river opens for hatchery steelhead and hatchery chinook jacks on June 16. Steelhead fishing peaks in August, with a shift toward fall salmon in September. Fall chinook and Coho returns are predicted to be down from last year’s. Sturgeon fishing can be productive from both bank and boat. All sturgeon fishing, from both boat and bank, is prohibited from May 1 through July 31 in a spawning sanctuary extending seven miles downstream from Bonneville Dam to the Light 85 line (about river mile 139.4). Except for the spawning sanctuary, the mainstem Columbia and its tributaries from the Wauna powerlines near Cathlamet upstream to Bonneville Dam are open to sturgeon retention Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays only through July 31 and again October 1 through December 31. Catch-and-release fishing is allowed on non-retention days and during the entire August and September non-retention period. Check the WDFW web site at http://wdfw.wa.gov  or with the Vancouver WDFW office at (360) 696-6211 or for the latest information. Bank angling is available downstream from Bonneville Dam, with special restrictions for areas just below the dam; check the regulations pamphlet. Boats are restricted at all times between a line from the Hamilton Island boat ramp southeasterly across the river to Robins Island and upstream to the dam. Access to Cascade Island may be restricted due to security concerns. There is a free boat launch at Hamilton Island, and improvements are being made to the Beacon Rock State Park launch (fee). For directions and information on boat launching facilities, go to http://www.iac.wa.gov/maps/boat.htm. The Hamilton Island area is one of the top shad-producing spots in the state. Both boat and bank angling are productive. Shad angling on the lower Columbia above the I-5 bridge opens May 16 , and is also open during thespring chinook salmon open seasons. Mainstem Columbia hourly flows at Bonneville Dam can be found at http://www.nwrfc.noaa.gov/data/streamflow/nwrfc/lc.html.

Drano Lake: This wide spot at the mouth of the Little White Salmon River is a popular fishing area for spring and fall chinook, Coho, and summer-run steelhead. The area from the Highway SR-14 bridge upstream to markers downstream and across from the Little White Salmon National fish hatchery is open to the retention of hatchery spring chinook from March 16 through June 30, with a two salmonid (adipose fin-clipped chinook salmon or steelhead) limit, except this fishery is closed on Wednesdays from April 12 through May 31, 2006. Night closures and non-buoyant lure restrictions are in effect during the spring fishery; check the regulations pamphlet for details. Minimum size is 12 inches for salmon, 20 inches for steelhead. Steelhead fishing peaks in August, with fall salmon picking up in September. All wild steelhead, all cutthroat, and all trout less than 20 inches must be released. Fall chinook and Coho returns are predicted to be down slightly from last year. Non-buoyant lure restrictions are also in effect during any fall salmon seasons. A few sturgeon and bass are also caught here. Bank angling is limited, but can be fairly productive at times.

Icehouse Lake (2.5 acres): Along the north side of Highway SR-14, by the end of Bridge of the Gods. Open year-round. This small lake receives heavy angling pressure due to its easy access, but provides excellent fishing from late fall through early summer. Several thousand catchable-size rainbow and cutthroat trout are augmented by large excess broodstock rainbows planted throughout winter and spring. Surplus hatchery steelhead may be planted in winter. A steelhead punch card is not required here. Daily limit is five trout, with no more than two over 20 inches. Bluegill and largemouth bass are also present.

Kidney Lake (12 acres): One mile north of the town of North Bonneville. Open season runs from the last Saturday in April through February 28th. Stocked with catchable-size and larger rainbow trout (including some several-pound broodstock), it should be good for the April opener. This lake will also receive a bonus plant of larger triploid rainbow trout this year. There is no developed access area or boat ramp, but car-toppers can be launched.

Lewis River, North Fork: The area above Eagle Cliff Bridge to the lower falls, including all tributaries (such as Big Muddy, Pine and Rush Creeks), opens June 1 to catch-and-release fishing only, with selective gear rules in effect. Including tributaries, this opens up 136 miles of potential blue-ribbon trout waters, while protecting the bull trout in the area. NOTE: The old Lewis River channel between upper Yale Reservoir (Swift #2 Powerhouse) and Swift Dam is closed to all fishing.

Lewis River (Swift) Power Canal: This waterway that bypasses the old Lewis River channel to feed electrical generators was drained in 2002 when a berm gave way. It has been rebuilt, see the 2007/2008 fishing regulations pamphlet for more information or check with the WDFW Vancouver office at (360) 696-6211 for more information.

Little Ash (Ashes) Lake (5 acres): About two miles west of Stevenson, along the north side of Highway SR-14. Open year-round. This lake is stocked with several thousand catchable-size rainbow trout, plus excess broodstock rainbows. Daily limit is five trout, with no more than two over 20 inches. A few bass are also present.

Swift Reservoir (4589 acres): Twenty-eight miles northeast of Woodland, on the south side of Forest Road 90. Last Saturday in April through October 31 open season. Approximately 60,000 catchable-size rainbow trout will be stocked here just prior to the opener, in addition to the 800,000 fingerling rainbows planted last summer. Fry survival and growth has been reduced the past few years, and biologists are trying to find out why. During April and May fish tend to congregate near the dam and around streams entering the reservoir. By June, trout should be dispersed throughout the reservoir. A “sleeper” late summer fishery for large rainbows (to several pounds) in the upper reservoir has developed in the last couple of years. All bull trout/Dolly Varden must be released in this region. Selective gear rules are in effect in the upper portion of the reservoir; check the regulations pamphlet for boundaries. A public boat launch at Swift Forest Camp, managed by Pacificorp, has two concrete ramps. When the reservoir is drawn down, the water level drops below the end of the launch. Call Pacificorp at (800) 547-1501 for reservoir level information.

Tunnel Lake (13 acres): Just north of Highway SR-14, between Drano Lake and Underwood. Year-round open season. This small lake is stocked with catchable size and broodstock rainbow trout. Daily limit is five trout, with no more than two over 20 inches. It also has a good population of yellow perch and a few largemouth bass. There's no boat ramp, but the west shore of the lake is close enough to the road that car-top boats can be carried to the water.

Washougal River: See Clark County.

White Salmon River (Big White Salmon): This river produces spring and fall salmon, plus summer and a few winter steelhead. This year will provide limited opportunity for hatchery (adipose fin-clipped) spring chinook angling, opening April 1 through June 30 from the mouth to the powerhouse, and April 1 through June 15 from the powerhouse to 400 feet downstream from Northwestern (Condit) Dam. All non-adipose clipped chinook must be released. Daily limit is two hatchery salmonids (salmon or steelhead); minimum size is 12 inches for salmon, 20 inches for steelhead. The river provides a very popular steelhead fishery in August and early September. All wild steelhead must be released throughout the entire river. Fall Chinook fishing can be good, with most caught by boaters near the mouth. From markers about one-half mile upstream from Highway SR-14, all chinook must be released beginning October 1. In addition, the river from the powerhouse upstream to Northwestern Dam is closed to all fishing June 16 through November 15. Non-buoyant lure restrictions will be in effect this fall. Check the regulations pamphlet for details. Bank angling can also produce near the mouth, but the area is limited and often crowded. Bank fishing only between the Highway SR-14 bridge and the buoy line. Boat launching is difficult near the mouth; boats must be carried down the bank. Better launching facilities can be found at Bingen or across the Columbia at Hood River, Oregon. From the natural gas pipeline crossing above Northwestern Reservoir upstream to Gilmer Creek, the river is open to trout fishing from June 1 through October 31, with selective gear rules in effect.

Wind River: The popular spring chinook fishery near the mouth of the Wind is expected to be fair to good this year. The area from the markers (buoy line) at the mouth upstream to 400 feet downstream from Shipherd Falls is open March 16 through June 30 with a two hatchery salmonid (adipose fin-clipped chinook or steelhead) daily limit. All non-adipose-clipped chinook and steelhead must be released. Night closure and nonbuoyant lure restrictions are in effect. The areas from 100 feet upstream from Shipherd Falls to 400 feet downstream from the Coffer Dam, and from 100 feet upstream from the Coffer Dam to boundary markers 800 yards downstream from the fish ladder at Carson National fish hatchery, are open from May 1 through June 30, also with a two-salmonid daily limit. The river upstream from Shipherd Falls is currently closed to all angling except during the May 1 through June 30 season. Beginning in 2006, an additional catch-andrelease, selective gear rules fishery will open from September 16 through November 30 in this area. All tributaries remain closed. A fall salmon and steelhead fishery occurs near the mouth, even though those runs are not stocked in the Wind. All wild steelhead must be released, and non-buoyant lure restrictions are also in effect this fall. Check the regulations pamphlet for details. Both boat and bank angling can be productive near the mouth; boats can be launched from the county ramp near the mouth. It has two concrete plank ramps and a loading float, but the boat ramp can be crowded and parking is difficult. The county charges a fee to use the ramp.

SNOHOMISH COUNTY

Armstrong Lake (31 acres): Two miles north of Arlington. Last Saturday in April through October 31 open season. Trout plants in this small lake have been badly hit in the past by cormorant predation. Plants of half-pound to three-quarter-pound rainbows are now being made closer to opening day, and fishing has greatly improved. Expect some carry-overs in the 1-1/2 pound range this year. A WDFW access on the south shore offers a boat ramp and toilets.

Ballinger Lake (100 acres): Located on the county line between Snohomish and King counties, just west of I-5. Year-round open season. Rainbow trout are stocked, and largemouth bass, yellow perch, black crappie and brown bullhead catfish add variety to the fishery. Public access is through the city park in the northeast corner. A boat ramp, parking, toilets and a fishing pier are available.

Barclay Lake (11 acres): Situated at 2,300 feet elevation in the northeast shadow of Mt. Baring, Barclay has long been a favorite family hike in the Skykomish River valley. The lake is open to fishing year-round, but the trail is generally open only from mid-April through October. The rainbow trout population is maintained by periodic fry stocking, as well as some natural production in the large inlet system. Expect most fish to be in the 6- to 11-inch range, with a few larger. This lake is best fished from a raft, but can also be fished where several camps occur along the north shoreline. This is a great place to introduce youngsters to mountain lake fishing!

Blackman's Lake (60 acres): In the city of Snohomish, just east of Highway SR-9. Year round open season. Rainbow trout are stocked annually, and some cutthroat are taken. Larger triploid rainbows will also be stocked this year. Largemouth bass and yellow perch are available for year-round opportunity. Expect fair-to-good trout fishing in spring and fall months. There is boat and bank access on the south shore and city park, with two disabled-accessible fishing piers on the northeast shore. Disabled accessibility in county park – Level 1; DP, WCT, ramp down to accessible fishing dock, picnic shelter, picnic areas and tables.

Bosworth Lake (95 acres): About two miles south of Granite Falls. Open season runs from the last Saturday in April through October 31. Fishing should be fair to good for stocked rainbow trout, including some jumbo-sized. Cutthroat trout and largemouth bass add variety. A WDFW access on the northeast corner offers boat launching with limited parking, and a toilet. Gasoline-powered motors are prohibited.

Cassidy Lake (124 acres): Three miles east of Marysville. Year-round open season. Stocked rainbow trout, including some larger triploids, will provide fair-to-good action in the spring and fall months. Largemouth bass, perch, black crappie, brown bullhead catfish, and pumpkinseed sunfish add additional opportunity. There is a 9-inch minimum size, 10-fish limit on crappie here. The WDFW access on the west shore has a gravel boat launch, gravel parking area and toilet. Disabled accessibility – Level 3; WCT, across street from launch, gs, dp.

Chain Lake (23 acres): Three miles north of Monroe. Year-round open season. Stocked rainbow trout, plus black crappie, pumpkinseed sunfish and largemouth bass provide the fishery. There is a primitive access on the south shore of this small lake and a gravel boat ramp. Gasoline-powered motors are not allowed.

Chaplain Pond (11 acres): Located 4-1/2 miles north of Sultan, just below the Everett water treatment plant. Year-round open season. (NOTE: nearby Chaplain Lake is closed to fishing at all times.) This sprawling pond system is stocked with coastal cutthroat trout fry. It must be fished with a float tube, and is weedy.

Chitwood Lake (6 acres): Four miles east of Granite Falls. Year-round open season. Naturally-reproducing Coho and cutthroat share this marshy lake. Access is by foot or mountain bike beyond a locked gate a little under two miles west of the lake.

Crabapple Lake (36 acres): Seven miles northwest of Marysville. Open season is from the last Saturday in April through October 31. Fair fishing for stocked rainbow trout, with pumpkinseed sunfish available. The WDFW access on the north shore has a toilet.

Crescent Lake (9 acres): This oxbow lake 3-1/2 miles south of Monroe, on the Snoqualmie Wildlife Area, has a year-round open season. It offers bank or car-topper access only for largemouth bass, yellow perch, and sunfish.

Echo Lake (Maltby) (16 acres): About two miles southeast of Highway SR-522 near Maltby. Last Saturday in April through October 31 open season. Fishing is fair for stocked rainbow trout and small pumpkinseed sunfish. This Echo Lake has a state access on the east side with parking, boat ramp and toilets.

Echo Lake (25 acres): This Echo Lake is about nine miles north of Sultan in the headwaters of Miller Creek, in the Pilchuck River drainage, at 1670 feet elevation. It is open to fishing year-round. Fishing should be good-to-excellent for eastern brook trout and rainbow trout. Access is by mountain bike or foot off of timber company or Snohomish PUD road systems. A raft or float tube is almost mandatory due to brushy shoreline conditions.

Flowing Lake (134 acres): Six miles north of  Monroe. Year-round open season. Largemouth bass and stocked rainbow trout provide most of the action. Most trout stocking is delayed until after May 1 to minimize bird predation, but a small plant occurs in early March/April. A few rainbow carry-overs to 15 inches are caught, and some large triploid rainbows will be planted this year. The WDFW access on the southeast corner, across from Storm Lake, has a toilet and limited parking. A new dock provides a stable fishing platform for shore-bound anglers. The county park on the north shore has a boat launch, paved parking and space for shore/dock fishing. Disabled accessibility – Level 1 at county park; DP, WCT, Blk Tp trails, WC camping, picnic area, excellent WC park.

Gissburg ponds (15 acres total): About five miles north of Marysville. Both ponds are open to fishing year-round. The north pond (North Gissburg) is open only to juveniles (under 15 years of age). South Gissburg is open to all legal anglers. Rainbow trout are stocked several times in spring and early summer, and yellow perch, largemouth bass, bluegill, channel catfish and pumpkinseed sunfish are caught in both ponds. Both ponds have a two-fish limit on channel catfish. Larger triploid rainbows will also be stocked this year in the south pond. These small ponds are an excellent shore fishing opportunity for kids. Access is through Twin Lakes county park.

Goodwin Lake (546 acres): Seven miles northwest of Marysville. Year-round open season. Rainbow and cutthroat trout are stocked after May 1 to minist mize cormorant predation. Some carry-over trout to 15 inches are caught. Largemouth and smallmouth bass, perch, black crappie and pumpkinseed sunfish are also present. Access through Wenberg State Park on the east shore leads to a concrete boat ramp and paved parking. There is limited bank access north of the boat ramp.

Hanson Lake (10 acres): A three-mile hike, mountain bike or horse ride past Chitwood Lake brings you to Hanson Lake, located 5-1/2 miles southeast of Granite Falls. Year-round open season. The lake supports cutthroat and eastern brook that can attain large size.

Howard Lake (27 acres): Nine miles northwest of Marysville. Last Saturday in April through October 31 open season. Stocked “jumbo” rainbow trout averaging three-fourths of a pound should provide excellent opening-day action. There is a primitive state access with toilet on the northwest shore.

Jay Lake (5 acres): This small lake is part of the inlet system to Wallace Lake, in Wallace Lake State Park. Open to fishing year-round, it is better after the lake has warmed a bit (mid-May). Good fishing is available for naturally-produced cutthroat trout and eastern brook trout. Access is by hike or mountain bike, but access routes are brushy, and may have snow in early spring (elevation is 1900 feet).

Julia Lake (7.5 acres): About five miles of hike or bike on a gated road is required to reach this lake, which is a little over four miles southeast of Granite Falls and just upstream from Smelling Lake, in the Worthy Creek/Pilchuck River drainage. Year-round open season. Expect fair-to-good fishing for eight- to 10-inch eastern brook trout and cutthroat trout. A float tube or raft is recommended.

Kellogg Lake (16 acres): Located along the Kellogg Lake road about three miles northeast of Sultan. Year round open season. Largemouth bass, black crappie and cutthroat trout provide fishing action. Excellent wildlife viewing opportunities supplement the fishing. This lake consists of two basins connected by a long, snaking waterway, all surrounded by an extensive peat bog wetland. It is best fished from a raft or float tube.

Ketchum Lake (19 acres): Three miles north of Stanwood. Year round open season. Stocked rainbow trout, plus largemouth bass, pumpkinseed sunfish, bluegill and bullhead catfish are waiting for you to catch them. This small lake has a WDFW access with a toilet on the south shore.

Ki Lake (97 acres): About eight miles northwest of Marysville, on the road to Wenberg State Park. Last Saturday in April through October 31 open season. Stocked and carry-over rainbow trout traditionally provide outstanding fishing on opening day, and excellent fishing through May for trout ranging from one-half pound to over a pound. Largemouth bass and yellow perch add variety. Access is from a county road on the north end of the lake. The gravel boat ramp with limited parking favors car-toppers and inflatables. Leave driveways on the north side of the road clear or you will be ticketed and/or towed away!

Little Cavanaugh Lake (4-8 acres): A little route finding on logging roads will lead to this small lake in the Proctor Creek valley, between Gold Bar and Index. Year-round open season. It is managed with an annual plant of rainbow trout fry. The lake varies in size annually, depending on the weather. Access is by foot, mountain bike or horseback south from the gated Proctor Creek Road at Highway US-2.

Loma Lake (21 acres): About five miles northwest of Marysville. Year-round open season. Spring fishing should be good for stocked rainbow trout, with more good fishing after a secondary planting (in the first week of May to avoid cormorant predation). This lake has a primitive launching site.

Lost (Devil’s) Lake (13 acres): Find this lost lake 2- 1/2 miles east of Maltby off Highway SR-522, and you’ll also find fair fishing for native cutthroat trout planted rainbow trout, and illegally-introduced largemouth bass. Fishing is open year-round. A WDFW access on the west shore offers a boat launch, parking and toilet.

Lost Lake (18 acres): This is but one of nine lakes in Snohomish County that have been “lost” at one time or another. This one can be found a mile west of Lake Chaplain, roughly six miles north-northwest of Sultan. Some route-finding skills are required. Year-round open season. Expect excellent fly-fishing for rainbow, cutthroat and brown trout taken from a float tube. There is limited shore access due to pristine wetland vegetation surrounding the lake, but a small fishing pier is available.

Martha Lake (Alderwood Manor) (59 acres): Two miles northeast of Alderwood Manor. Last Saturday in April through October 31 open season. Stocked rainbow trout are the main draw; cormorant predation can affect the fishing. Largemouth bass, yellow perch, and bullhead catfish are available as well. The WDFW access on the southeast corner has a boat ramp, parking and toilet. A county park on the lake’s south end also has parking and toilets, plus play and picnic areas and two large fishing piers. Disabled accessibility at county park - Level 1.

Martha Lake (Warm Beach) (58 acres): Located 10- 1/2 miles northwest of Marysville, this Martha Lake is open to fishing year-round. Stocked and some carryover rainbow trout provide good trout fishing in the spring. The lake will also receive a bonus plant of large triploid rainbow trout this year. Largemouth bass and yellow perch add variety to the fishery. There is a WDFW access with toilet on the north shore and a resort on the south shore.

Panther Lake (47 acres): Four miles northeast of Snohomish. Year round open fishing season. Stocked rainbow trout, with a few carry-overs plus a small number of triploid rainbows provide the trout fishery. Largemouth bass, pumpkinseed sunfish, black crappie and brown bullhead catfish are also available. Panther has a state access with paved ramp, gravel parking area and toilet on the west shore. Gasoline motors are prohibited by local ordinance.

Roesiger Lake (352 acres): About eight miles north of Monroe. Year-round open season. Catchable-size and “jumbo” rainbow trout will be stocked several times this season, along with some larger triploid rainbows. Other species available include naturally-produced kokanee, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, brown bullhead catfish, and yellow perch. There is a 9-inch minimum size, 10-fish limit on crappie here. Roesiger has a state access with boat ramp, limited parking and a toilet on the south shore. A county park is located on the east shore; its former fishing pier has been removed, but bank access is available.

Scriber Lake (3 acres): This small, mixed-species lake is located in Scriber Lake Park in Lynwood. A small fishing pier provides access to very limited fishing for largemouth bass and yellow perch. The lake is open year-round.

Serene Lake (42 acres): Located just west of Highway SR-99 at Shelby Road in Lynnwood. Last Saturday in April through October 31 open season. Largemouth bass and stocked rainbow trout provide the fishing action. Serene has a public access with gravel parking area, toilet and concrete boat ramp

Shaw Lake (6 acres): This is the uppermost named lake in the three-lake series ending with Wallace Lake in Wallace Lake State Park, near Gold Bar. It is good to excellent for cutthroat of all sizes, many 13-16 inches. Now that the old logging grades have grown over, it is a challenge to get to; expect solitude. Open to fishing year-round, but the 2075-foot elevation may make access more difficult in early spring.

Shellfish and Marine Fish: Recreational shrimp areas are found near Edmonds, and in Possession Sound and Port Susan. Squid fishing is fair-to-good at any of the lighted docks and piers during late fall and winter. Good crabbing opportunities are available adjacent to most marine shorelines. Marine fishing and crabbing are available at Edmonds fishing pier, Everett marine pier, Kayak Point State Park pier, and Mukilteo pier. Stewart’s Dock in Everett and docks along the Swinomish Channel in La Connor are main sites for smelt fishing. Consult the department’s website at http://wdfw.wa.gov/fish/shelfish/crabreg or the toll-free WDFW shellfish hotline at 1-866-880- 5431 for specific crab season information. Call the Department of Health’s toll-free Biotoxin Hotline at 1-800-562-5632 to check on shellfish safety.

Shoecraft Lake (137 acres): Located 7-1/2 miles northwest of Marysville, west of Lake Goodwin. Year round open season. Rainbow trout are stocked, and largemouth bass, perch, crappie and pumpkinseed sunfish round out the fishery. The WDFW access on the southwest corner has a boat ramp and toilet.

Silver Lake (102 acres): This Silver Lake (there are more than a dozen in the state) is located 5-1/2 miles south of Everett along the Bothell-Everett Highway. Open season is year-round. Stocked rainbow trout and kokanee co-exist with largemouth bass and yellow perch. A small number of larger triploid rainbows will provide additional fishing opportunity this year. An annual “Fishing Kids” event scheduled for May 12^th  this year is designed to introduce young anglers age 5 through 14 to sport fishing. Contact Everett Parks at (425) 257-8300 for more information. There is no developed boat access area, but car-topper access is feasible for a limited number of vehicles along the southeast corner of the lake. There is ample shoreline access and a fishing dock along the highway. Access and rest rooms are also available in a city park on the west shore.

Skykomish River, North Fork: Deer Falls just upstream of Goblin Creek is the “end of the line” for anadromous fish. Expect fair numbers of resident cutthroat and rainbow trout in the six- to nine-inch class above that point, and extending for miles into the Henry M. Jackson Wilderness. The North Fork is closed to fishing from Deer Falls downstream to 1,000 feet below Bear Creek Falls. Below that point, the river is closed to all salmon angling, but open to steelhead. No longer open for Dolly Varden / bull trout, all incidentally-caught fish must be released immediately.

Skykomish River, South Fork: Resident rainbow and cutthroat are found here, plus summer steelhead. Check the regulations pamphlet for gear restrictions, size and catch limits, and special area closures. All Dolly Varden/bull trout must be released. There is a special winter whitefish fishery above Sunset Falls.

Smelling Lake (7 acres): About four miles southeast of Granite Falls, a three-plus mile hike or bike ride on a logging road will sniff out this lake’s outlet. Once there, you’ll find fair-to-good fishing for naturally produced cutthroat and brookies in the eight- to 12-inch range. Open to fishing year-round, but often has snow until late March or early April, although the elevation is under 1000 feet. This lake has unusual depth for a small lake, surveyed at 107 feet deep.

Snohomish County shore fishing: There is an expanding recreational fishery along Snohomish County shorelines casting for pink salmon (odd years), Coho salmon, and steelhead. Popular areas include (but are not limited to) Mukilteo and Kayak Point.

Snohomish River system (includes Skykomish and Snoqualmie rivers): This river system provides excellent angling opportunities for summer and winter steelhead, resident and sea-run cutthroat trout, resident rainbow trout, Dolly Varden and whitefish. Chinook and pink salmon fishing will likely be closed this year. Sturgeon are found in the lower reaches. Check the latest regulations pamphlet for season, size, gear and catch limit restrictions. Check the WDFW web site at http://wdfw.wa.gov for emergency closures. Also see listing for Snoqualmie River in King County.

Spada Lake (1,870 acres): This municipal reservoir eight miles north of Sultan offers dramatic scenery and a totally wild rainbow and cutthroat trout fishery (plus their hybrids). Selective gear rules and special size restrictions are in effect, so be sure to check the regulation pamphlet and observe county signs at the lake. Electric motors are allowed. Open season runs from the last Saturday in April through October 31. All tributaries are closed to fishing. This fishery is currently being studied to determine how to increase the abundance of older, larger trout. Brown bullhead catfish have been found in the lake, but because of the selective gear rules, there is no effective fishery for them. Three boat ramps on the east shoreline provide access for car-toppers and trailered boats, plus some camping sites. Posted regulations are strictly enforced.

Stevens, Lake (1,021 acres): Located five miles east of Everett. Year-round open season. Species available include rainbow trout (best in fall-winter), Largemouth and smallmouth bass, yellow perch, brown bullhead catfish, cutthroat trout and kokanee. Stevens is well-known for its large kokanee, especially during May through August, and has a generous kokanee bag limit. There is a WDFW access in the nearby town of Lake Stevens with a boat ramp, parking and toilets, plus a county park access off Davies Road with launch, parking, toilets and a fishing pier. Disabled accessibility – Level 1 at county park; DP, WCT, WC docks, Blk Tpa.

Stickney Lake (26 acres): About four miles northeast of Lynnwood, between I-5 and Highway SR-99. Last Saturday in April through October 31 open season. Largemouth bass, yellow perch, and black crappie are present, and catchable-size rainbow trout are stocked. The concrete WDFW boat launch on the north shore has parking and a toilet.

Stillaguamish River: The “Stilly” provides excellent fishing for summer and winter steelhead, sea-run cutthroat trout, and whitefish. Except for chum salmon, all salmon fishing is closed. Dolly Varden/bull trout fishing is no longer allowed here. Wild steelhead retention is permanently closed in the Stillaguamish system, including the North and South forks and Pilchuck and Canyon creeks. Check the latest regulations pamphlet for season, size, gear and catch limit restrictions. Check the department’s web site at http://wdfw.wa.gov for emergency closures. There is a special fly-fishing-only season on the North Fork; effective May 1, 2006, opening date for this fishery changes from March 1 to June 1.

Storm Lake (78 acres): About five miles north of Monroe. Last Saturday in April through October 31 open season. Cormorant predation has hurt the trout fishery here in the past, but expect fair-to-good fishing this year for stocked catchable-size and “jumbo” rainbow trout plus a few carry-over rainbows in the spring and fall months. Some largemouth bass and small cutthroat trout are present too. Storm has a WDFW access on the northwest corner with a narrow ramp, limited parking, and a toilet. Car-toppers and inflatables are most compatible with the ramp conditions and limited parking. Gasoline-powered motors are prohibited by local ordinance.

Sunday Lake (34 acres): Five miles east of Stanwood. Year-round open season. Largemouth bass, perch, black crappie and pumpkinseed sunfish are caught. There is a primitive access on the north shore.

Temple Pond (8 acres): This is the largest of several ponds located in the new Lord Hill Regional Park southeast of Snohomish. Year-round open season. Stocked with cutthroat and brown trout fingerlings, Temple has produced good fishing for these species in the past. Illegally-introduced largemouth bass have a negative impact on trout survival.

Tye Lake (40 acres): On the west side of the town of Monroe. Year-round open season. This man-made lake is stocked with rainbow trout, including some larger triploids this year. Plentiful shore access is provided by Tye Lake Park.

Wagner Lake (20 acres): A couple miles northeast of Monroe. Last Saturday in April through October 31 open season. Stocked rainbow trout along with largemouth bass provide

Wallace Lake (55 acres): Hike a combination of trails and closed (to motorized vehicles) roads via Wallace Falls State Park to reach this deep lake at about 1,850 feet elevation. The season is open year-round. Lake trout (mackinaw) are available, plus naturally produced rainbow trout and eastern brook.

Wallace River: Near-wilderness surroundings are found along this freestone stream above the huge falls in Wallace Falls State Park. Old logging grades can be hiked to gain access to native cutthroat trout fishing in about four miles of gin-clear waters. Steelhead and salmon are taken in the lower four miles. Check the regulations pamphlet for seasons and restrictions.

SPOKANE COUNTY

Amber Lake (117 acres): Eleven miles southwest of Cheney. Selective gear rules are designed to create a quality fishery at this popular rainbow and cutthroat trout fry-planted lake. Electric motors are allowed. The trout daily limit from the last Saturday in April through September 30 is two fish over 14 inches. Anglers must release all trout with a missing adipose fin -- only unmarked trout may be retained as part of the legal limit. There are additional catch-and-release only seasons from March 1 through the last Friday in April, and from October 1 to November 30. The WDFW access off of Pine Springs Road, via Mullinex Road, has a boat launch and toilet.

Badger Lake (244 acres): Ten miles south of Cheney. To get there, go south on Cheney-Plaza Road (which becomes Rock Lake Road), right on Williams Lake Road, right on Badger Lake Road, and right 1-1/2 miles to the lake at the “public fishing” sign. Last Saturday in April through September 30 open season. This will be one of the best opening-day trout lakes in the state. Both rainbow and cutthroat trout to 18 inches will be available for harvest. Badger will also receive some larger triploid rainbows this year to enhance the fishery. A late-season Mayfly hatch usually provides great dry fly fishing. The WDFW access area has a concrete plank ramp and toilet. Disabled accessibility – Level 1; WCT, Blk Tpa, level, fishing pier.

Bear Lake ( 34 acres): Located in a county park off Highway US-2, about half-way between Spokane and Newport. This is a family fishing rules lake: only juveniles or licensed adults accompanied by a juvenile, plus holders of reduced-fee disability licenses, are allowed to fish. Open season is year-round. Largemouth bass, perch, and planted rainbow trout, including a few broodstock rainbows, are available. Channel catfish were stocked in 2004 and should provide an excellent fishery. Access depends on whether or not the county park is open.

Chapman Lake (146 acres): Eight miles south of Cheney, via Cheney-Plaza Road to Chapman Lake Road. Last Saturday in April through October 31 open season. Good late-season action for largemouth and smallmouth bass, with a few other warmwater species present too. Chapman also provides good catches of rainbow trout and kokanee, with a generous kokanee limit; check the regulations pamphlet for details. Chumming is permitted. Chapman Lake Resort offers boat launching, rentals and camping.

Clear Lake (375 acres): Two miles south of the town of Medical Lake. Last Saturday in April through October 31 open season. Spring plants of yearling rainbow, broodstock rainbows and brown trout should provide good action. Some larger triploid rainbows will also be stocked this year. Good largemouth bass and black crappie fisheries are available here as well. An annual “Fishing Kids” derby, to be held on May 6 this year, introduces youth age 5 to 14 to sport fishing. For more information, contact Spokane County 4-H at (509) 477-2166. Two resorts and a WDFW access on the south end provide boating access.

Downs Lake (423 acres): Seven miles east of Sprague, with about 29 acres at the outlet (mostly marshy) in Lincoln County. Access from Sprague is via Williams Lake Road. Last Saturday in April through September 30 open season. Downs warms up earlier than other Spokane County lakes because it's located in the southwest corner of the county. With a mild late winter, anglers can count on perch, largemouth bass, crappie, and other warmwater fish, along with stocked catchable-size rainbow trout, with a 9-inch minimum size, 10-fish limit on crappie. There is a resort with a small boat launch.

Eloika Lake (660 acres): Seven miles north of Chattaroy, off Highway US-2. Year-round open season. Largemouth bass, perch and crappie in spring and fall are the best bets. There is a 9-inch minimum size, 10-fish limit on crappie here. A few four- to six-pound bass are caught, but because it takes eight to 11 years for them to reach that size, many anglers voluntarily practice catch-and- release. Some brown trout yearling plants are made. Eloika has a resort with boat launch, and a WDFW access south of Gray's Landing.

Fish Lake (47 acres): Two miles northeast of Cheney on the Cheney-Spokane Highway. Last Saturday in April through September 30 open season. Fish Lake has been stocked with brook trout and tiger trout, and should provide excellent fishing this year. Access is via county park property. Internal combustion engines are prohibited.

Fishtrap Lake: Refer to Lincoln County, which has the majority of this popular and productive lake.

Hog Canyon (aka Hog) Lake (53 acres): Ten miles northeast of Sprague. Take the Fishtrap Lake exit from I-90. December 1 through March 31 open season. The winter-only season here should produce nice catches of rainbow trout to 10 or 11 inches. No more than two trout over 14 inches may be retained as part of the five-trout daily limit. Rehabilitated in fall of 2003, Hog Canyon has been restocked with catchable-size and fry rainbows. There is a WDFW access area.

Horseshoe Lake (68 acres): Ten miles west of the town of Nine Mile Falls. Year-round open season. This shallow lake gets annual plants of rainbow trout to provide some fair fishing early in the  season.

Liberty Lake (711 acres): At the town of Liberty Lake, about a mile from the Idaho border. Last Saturday in April through September 30 open season. Although largemouth and smallmouth bass, perch and other warmwater species dominate here, catchable size and broodstock rainbow and brown trout are planted. This lake can provide an excellent brown trout fishery. Walleyes and saugeyes (walleye x sauger hybrids) have also been stocked. WDFW access and boat launch. Disabled accessibility – bankside fishing pier and accessible boarding float at boat launch.

Little Spokane River: Most access is on private property, but there is an access site downstream of the Spokane Hatchery. Check with Washington State Parks for restrictions. This Spokane River tributary provides surprising catches of brown and rainbow trout that hole up here and there. Whitefish angling is popular in the winter. Check the latest regulations pamphlet for seasons, area closures, and whitefish gear rules.

Long Lake (5,020 acres): About 23 miles northwest of Spokane. Year-round open season, but bass fishing is catch-and-release only from May 1 through June 30. This Spokane River reservoir provides good fishing for largemouth and smallmouth bass, perch, crappie, and bullhead catfish, plus an occasional northern pike. Planted catchable-size brown trout are also taken, and tench are plentiful. Long Lake has several resorts, plus a DNR camp and boat launch off the Nine Mile Falls road.

Medical Lake (149 acres): On the west edge of the town of the same name. Last Saturday in April through September 30 open season. Selective gear rules. Check the regulations pamphlet for special size limits. Brown and rainbow trout are the target here, with regular plants providing catches in the 15-inch range. Access at the south end of the lake provides a rough boat launch.

Medical Lake, West: Please see West Medical Lake.

Newman Lake (1200 acres): Twelve miles northeast of Spokane, about a mile from the Idaho border. Year-round open season. This lake has something for everybody: largemouth bass, bluegill, crappie, perch, catfish, plus some rainbow, brown and eastern brook trout. In addition, Newman has been stocked with tiger muskies, with a one-fish, 36 inch minimum size limit on muskies. A WDFW access on the east shore plus two resorts provide boating access. Disabled accessibility – Level 1; 3 WCTs, Blk Tpa, level, good WC accessibility.

North Silver Lake (87 acres): Separated from Silver Lake by the Medical Lake - Four Lakes Road. Split open season: from March 1 through September 30, there is a 14-inch minimum, two-fish limit, and all adipose-clipped fish must be released. The second season, from November 1 through December 30, is catch-and-release only. Selective gear rules are in effect during all open seasons. North Silver was rehabilitated in fall of 2002. WDFW had anticipated an excellent trout fishery to develop in this lake, but with a lack of snow pack and the current drought cycle, the water level has prevented the lake from producing a consistent fishery.

Silver Lake (472 acres): One mile east of the town of Medical Lake, on the south side of Medical Lake - Four Lakes Road. Year-round open season. Both fry and catchable-size rainbow, tiger and brown trout are stocked. Largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish are also present. There is a 9-inch minimum size, 10-fish limit on crappie here. Tiger muskies have also been planted. There is a 36- inch minimum size, one-fish daily limit on tiger muskies. A large tench population negatively affects trout fishing. Boating access is provided by a WDFW access on the north shore, plus a resort.

Spokane River: The river supports wild rainbow trout from the Idaho border to Nine Mile Falls Dam, and brown trout have been stocked in the area from Monroe Street to Nine Mile Falls. The area from Upriver Dam to the Idaho border is open only to catch-and-release, selective gear rules fishing. Check the latest regulations pamphlet or with the WDFW Spokane regional office or for gear, season and catch limit information for various sections of the river. Note that in 2006 the closing date for this fishery changes from October 31 to March 15 of the following year.

The Washington Department of Health (DOH) has issued this fish consumption advisory for all fish species due to lead and PCB contamination: from the Idaho border to Upriver Dam: no consumption, all ages and groups; from Upriver Dam to 9-Mile Dam: one meal (8-oz. portion) per month, all ages and groups. For more information, check the DOH web site at http://www.doh.wa.gov/fish or with the Spokane Regional Health District at (509) 324-1560.

West Medical Lake (235 acres): One mile west of the town of Medical Lake. Last Saturday in April through September 30 open season. West Medical has been stocked with fry, catchable-size,  broodstock and triploid rainbow trout. In addition, 15,000 tiger trout fry have been stocked. A WDFW access on the southwest corner of the lake provides boat launching and a toilet. An adjacent resort offers dock fishing, boat moorage and rental, a café and additional facilities. Disabled accessibility – Level 1; DP, 2 WCTs, Blk Tpa, level, Blk Tpa paths to bankside fishing area. Excellent wheelchair fishing site highly recommended for persons with disabilities.

Williams Lake (319 acres): Twelve miles southwest of Cheney, reached via Mullinex Road. Open season is from the last Saturday in April through September 30.  Williams Lake will provide excellent fishing for fry-planted rainbow and cutthroat trout up to 16 inches. Large triploid rainbow trout will also be planted this year. This will be one of the top producing opening-day lakes in Eastern Washington. The Mayfly hatch in mid-May is usually the peak fishing time. There is a WDFW access on the northwest shore. Shallow water some seasons may limit launching for larger boats at the public access site. The lake also has two full-service resorts.

STEVENS COUNTY

Bayley Lake (17 acres): Ten miles north-northeast of Chewelah, in the Little Pend Oreille Wildlife Refuge. Fly-fishing-only. The catch-and-keep season is short: last Saturday in April through July 4, with a one-trout, 14-inch minimum size limit. An additional catch-and release season runs through October 31. A few rainbow trout are stocked, and eastern brook trout may be available from spawning in the inlet creek. The inlet stream is closed to all fishing. The public access has a boat launch, but motorized boats are prohibited. Please complete a fishery survey form at the upper launch area. Call LPONWR headquarters in Colville at (509) 684-8384 for the current lake level.

Black Lake (70 acres): Twelve miles east of Colville, up Gap Creek Road, at 3700 feet elevation. Last Saturday in April through October 31 open season. Tiger trout (a brook trout x brown trout hybrid) first planted in fall of 2002 continue to provide an interesting fishery on this lake. A resort is located on the east shore.

Cedar Lake (51 acres): One mile north of Leadpoint, just four miles inside the US-Canada border. Last Saturday in April through October 31 open season. Fry plants of rainbow trout make this lake a good producer, with some rainbows up to 18 inches. However, fishing was poor in 2006 for an unknown reason.  Rainbow fry were stocked in spring 2006 for this years fishing.  Public access is available.

Coffin Lake (10 acres): Buried in the hills 16 miles east of Colville, in the Little Pend National Wildlife Refuge, about three miles south of the chain lakes. Year-round season. This enlargement of the Little Pend Oreille River offers several trout species plus some warmwater species. Boat access is difficult.

Colville River: Catches of brown trout can be made here, but access can be difficult. Be sure to get permission from landowners. Check the latest regulations pamphlet for seasons. All sturgeon fishing is closed here because the sturgeon population is not successfully reproducing.

Deep Lake (198 acres): Nine miles southeast of Northport, and almost three miles up Deep Lake Boundary Road from Spirit. Last Saturday in April through October 31 open season. Fingerling plants of rainbow and cutthroat trout produced nice catches on last year’s opening day

Deer Lake (1,163 acres): Fourteen miles southeast of Chewelah, a couple miles east of Hwy US-395. Last Saturday in April through October 31 season. Deer Lake’s wide variety of species includes largemouth and smallmouth bass, crappie, perch, rainbow trout, plus an occasional lake trout and a few kokanee. Cooperative net-pen projects also provide Kokanee fingerlings and catchable rainbows, and larger triploid rainbows will be added this year. No more than two trout over 20 inches may be retained as part of the five-trout daily limit. A WDFW access provides boat launching, while a private resort offers boat launch, camping and other amenities. A change in the trout and smallmouth bass limit is schedule to take affect in 2007, so check the 2007/2008 fishing regulations.

Elbow Lake (48 acres): About 9-1/2 miles west of Northport, in Colville National Forest up the Big Sheep Creek drainage, at 2875 feet elevation. Previously known as Crown Lake. Last Saturday in April through October 31 open season. Annual eastern brook trout fry plants provide action.

Gillette Lake (48 acres): Seventeen miles northeast of Colville, and just east of Highway SR-20, at 3147 feet elevation. Last Saturday in April through October 31 open season. This Little Pend Oreille chain lake is stocked with tiger trout and rainbow trout fry. It has a Forest Service campground, boat launch, and resort.

Hatch Lake (34 acres): About five miles southeast of Colville. December 1 through March 31 open season. Rehabilitated in 1999, yellow perch were subsequently re-introduced and have eliminated the trout fishery.  The perch are stunted and undesirable. This winter-only lake was not stocked last year, and further evaluation will be done before rainbow trout fry plants are made. The WDFW access area provides a gravel boat ramp and toilet.

Heritage Lake (71 acres): Another Little Pend Oreille chain lake, just north of Gillette Lake, at about 3150 feet elevation. Last Saturday in April through October 31 open season. Tiger trout and rainbow trout are available from fry plants.

Jump-Off-Joe Lake (105 acres): Eight miles south of Chewelah, just off Highway US-395. Last Saturday in April through October 31 open season. Catchable-size rainbow and brown trout plants, and possible eastern brook trout from prior year’s plants, should provide some action here. Largemouth bass and yellow perch also do fair despite a goldfish population. A WDFW access on the east shore has a boat ramp. A resort offers boat launching, moorage and rentals, camping, RV spaces, and a variety of other services.

Little Twin Lake (27 acres): Twelve miles east of Colville, northwest of the Little Pend Oreille chain, in the Colville National Forest at 3179 feet elevation. Last Saturday in April through October 31 open season. This lake has variously been called Spruce Lake, Big Twin Lake, Upper Twin Lake, and now Little Twin Lake. “Twin” refers to the fact that it used to be two lakes, Spruce and Cedar. Cutthroat fry plants are producing good catches.

Loon Lake (1120 acres): Twenty-eight miles north of Spokane, along the west side of US-395. Last Saturday in April through October 31 open season. The previous state record lake trout (30 lbs, 4 oz) came out of here back in the 1960s. Loon is also known for its kokanee, which are now found in good numbers in the 10- to 11-inch range and have a generous catch limit. Kokanee fry plants have helped restore this fishery. There are also largemouth and smallmouth bass, brown bullheads, bluegill, a few other warmwater species, plus planted rainbow trout, and 15,000 volunteer net pen reared rainbows..  A  WDFW access and two resorts provide boating access and other services. Disabled accessibility – Level 2; WCT, lgs.

Lucky Duck Pond: In the town of Springdale. This small pond is open to juveniles only (under 15 years of age. Year-round open season. It is stocked with trout.

McDowell Lake (33 acres): Located about 11 miles southeast of Colville, on the Little Pend Oreille National Wildlife Refuge, at 2300 feet elevation. Last Saturday in April through October 31 open season. Fly-fishing-only and catch-and-release are the rules here, and motorized boats are prohibited. McDowell was rehabilitated in the fall of 2006 to eliminate tench, an undesirable exotic species.  It will be restocked in the spring of 2007 with large rainbow, catchable rainbows and finally redband rainbow fingerlings. Large rainbow and an occasional eastern brook trout provide good angling in the spring and again in the fall when water temperatures are cool. The department has trapped tench in recent years in an effort to improve fishing. Public access is walk-in only.

Mudget (Mudgett) Lake (32 acres): Two miles south of Fruitland and about 400 yards east of Highway SR- 25. Last Saturday in April through October 31 open season. This small lake is stocked with rainbow trout fry annually. Public access is available.

Pierre Lake (106 acres): Four miles northeast of Orient, in Colville National Forest. Year-round open season. Largemouth bass, black crappie, bullhead catfish, an occasional kokanee, and several kinds of trout are available. The Forest Service campground has a boat launch.

Potter's Pond (4 acres): Three miles north of Colville. Last Saturday in April through October 31 open season. Also called Potter Lake, this little pond was drained by the US Fish and Wildlife Service in fall of 2003 to control Eurasian water milfoil. It is stocked with catchable-size rainbow trout. Potter has consistently grown “monsters” from previous rainbow trout plants. Good disabled accessibility.

Rocky Lake (20 acres): Located 3-1/2 miles south of Colville. The catch-and-keep season is short, from the last Saturday in April through May 31. An extended catch-and-release, selective gear rules season runs from June 1 through October 31. This lake was treated with rotenone in fall of 2004. It was restocked with catchable-size rainbow trout for the 2005 season, and rainbow fry for 2006 and hopefully beyond. Illegally stocked pumpkinseed sunfish have destroyed the trout fishery here. Overnight use of the DNR campground has been eliminated due to social problems; the boat launch is still available.

Roosevelt, Lake (79,000 acres: This Columbia River impoundment stretches more than 150 miles from Coulee Dam into Canada. Fishing season is open year round, except for sturgeon, which are closed to fishing all year. Walleye, rainbow trout and kokanee are the star attractions. Effective May 1, 2006, chumming is not permitted. Smallmouth bass are plentiful. The bass daily limit is 10 fish, no minimum size, only one over 14 inches, and the walleye daily limit is now eight fish, with no minimum size and no more than one over 22 inches. With periodic draw-downs in the reservoir, trout reproduction is virtually impossible, but cooperative net-pen rearing projects at numerous locations provide the trout fishery. Check the latest regulations pamphlet for special trout and kokanee rules and re-defined San Poil and Hawk’s Creek boundaries. Other catchable fish are burbot, lake whitefish and yellow perch. The National Park Service operates 35  recreation areas along the 660 miles of shoreline. Maps are available at the dam visitor center and WDFW Spokane office. Water level fluctuations can be a problem for boat launching. For current water level information, call (800) 824-4916. Bow-and-arrow fishing for carp is prohibited. 

The Washington Department of Health (DOH) has issued this fish consumption advisory for Lake Roosevelt due to mercury contamination: pregnant women, women of childbearing age, and children under six years of age should eat no more than two meals of walleye (8-ounce portion) a month. For more information, check the DOH web site at http://www.doh.wa.gov/fish or with the DOH Office of Environmental Health Assessment toll-free at (877) 485-7316.

Sherry Lake (26 acres): Southernmost of the Little Pend Oreille chain of lakes, just south of Gillette Lake. Elevation is 3147 feet. Last Saturday in April through October 31 open season. Fry plants of tiger trout and rainbow trout should produce good catches this season.

Starvation Lake (28 acres): Almost ten miles southeast of Colville, near the Little Pend Oreille Wildlife Area at 2370 feet elevation. The catch-and keep season is short, from the last Saturday in April through May 31. An extended catch-and-release only, selective gear rules season runs from June 1 through the end of October. Angling is expected to be good this year for fry-planted rainbow trout. This small lake has public access and a newly-expanded campground.

Summit Lake (7 acres): Seven miles northeast of Orient, in Colville National Forest less than three miles from the US - Canada border. Elevation is about 2540 feet. Last Saturday in April through October 31 open season. Rainbow trout fry plants produce a good fishery in this small lake.

Thomas Lake (163 acres): Seventeen miles northeast of Colville, between Heritage and Gillette lakes in the Little Pend Oreille chain, at an elevation of 3147 feet. Last Saturday in April through October 31 open season. Thomas has a Forest Service campground and a resort.

Waitts Lake (455 acres): Four miles west of Valley, along Highway US-395. Last Saturday in April through February 28 open season. Planted with rainbow trout catchables, net-pen-reared rainbow, and brown trout fingerlings, plus some broodstock. The increase of rainbow plants from the net pen project has created a good carry-over potential. Trout are ranging up to 15 inches. Largemouth bass, yellow perch and numerous pumpkinseed sunfish are available as well. Waitts Lake ahs a newly improved access area which will make accessing the lake much more convenient.

Williams Lake (38 acres): Fourteen miles north of Colville. Elevation is 1950 feet. December 1 through March 31 open season. This winter-only lake produces rainbow trout in the 10-13 inch range.  However, illegally introduced yellow perch have reduced trout growth for the 2007-08 season.  Winter trout fishing will be poor.