Pepoon Lake

Located 5 ½ miles west of Northport in the headwaters of Rattlesnake Creek. Year-round open fishing season. This lake has a Largemouth Bass population and historically received Rainbow Trout plants. However, trout planting has been suspended due to poor recruitment. Access is limited.

Two-pole fishing is allowed

Shoreline access: Good - Shoreline access is limited by vegetation.

Species you might catch

Lake information

County: Stevens
Acreage: 31.50 ac.
Elevation: 2397 ft.
Center: 48.90044, -117.891735
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Fishing resources

Fishing prospects calendar

Rainbow trout

Fishing success for Rainbow Trout is generally best in the spring when thousands of fish are stocked statewide, but they can be caught year-round in most waters with a little patience and persistence. Success remains high into June and gradually declines as water temperatures increase and fish move offshore to stay cool. Fish that escaped the spring harvest return to the nearshore areas in the fall as waters cool off. Some waters may also be stocked again in the fall further boosting catch rates.

Largemouth bass

Fishing improves throughout the spring as waters warm and fish move onshore, peaking during the spawn. Summer is a slight lull though dawn/dusk hours can be very good. Catch improves in Fall as waters cool, vegetation begins to die back, and prey becomes more available. Winter is the hardest time because fish are offshore and slow moving.