Good late-season action for largemouth and smallmouth bass with a few other warm water species present too. Chapman also provides good catches of kokanee, with a generous kokanee limit; check the regulations pamphlet for details.
Chapman Lake is currently not open to public motorized boaters due to issues with access. WDFW is working cooperatively with private landowners on the lake to develop access or WDFW will in the future pursue alternative access to this lake. Until public access is restored WDFW will have limited fish management activities on this lake. For access questions call (509) 892-1001.
Two-pole fishing is allowed
Shoreline access: Good - Minimal shoreline access via adjacent DNR property (foot traffic only).
Species you might catch
- Black crappie
- Brown bullhead
- Kokanee
- Largemouth bass
- Pumpkinseed Sunfish
- Rainbow trout
- Signal crayfish
- Smallmouth bass
- Yellow perch
Lake information
County: Spokane
Acreage: 128.30 ac.
Elevation: 2156 ft.
Center: 47.363848, -117.567885
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