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Hundreds of lakes are open for fishing OLYMPIA – Trout fishing in Washington hits full speed April 25, when several hundred lowland lakes – stocked with millions of fish – open for a six-month season. Anglers have already been taking advantage of good spring fishing opportunities on year-round lakes, but the fourth Saturday in April marks the traditional start of the lowland lakes fishing season. Hundreds of thousands of anglers are expected to turn out for the big day, said Jim Unsworth, director of the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. “The lowland lakes season opener is the biggest fishing day of the year and with well-stocked lakes in every county, there is little to compare to fishing the opener with family and friends,” Unsworth said. To participate, anglers must have a current Washington freshwater fishing license valid through March 31, 2016. Licenses can be purchased online at https://fishhunt.dfw.wa.gov; by telephone at 1-866-246-9453; or at hundreds of license dealers across the state. For details

on license vendor locations, visit the WDFW website at http://wdfw.wa.gov/ licensing/vendors/. Freshwater fishing licenses cost $29.50 for resident adults 16 to 69 years old. Fifteen-year-olds can buy a license for $8.05, and seniors 70 and older can buy an annual freshwater fishing license for $7.50. Children 14 years of age and younger do not need a fishing license. WDFW fish hatchery crews have been stocking nearly 17.5 million trout and kokanee in lakes statewide. Those fish include 2.3 million catchable trout, nearly 160,000 jumbo trout weighing up to 11 pounds apiece, and millions of smaller trout that were stocked last year that have grown to catchable size. Fish stocking details, by county and lake, are available in the annual stocking plan on WDFW’s website at http://wdfw. wa.gov/fishing/plants/statewide/. “Whether fishing from shore or boat, using spinning rods and bait, or casting fly lines, opening weekend means plentiful fish and is an excellent time to get out

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there and enjoy Washington’s lakes,” said Chris Donley, WDFW inland fish program manager. Donley encourages anglers to check the “Fish Washington” feature at the department’s homepage (http://wdfw.wa.gov/ fishing/washington ) for details on lake fishing opportunities. The map-based webpage includes fishing information by county, lake and fish species throughout the state. For those planning fishing vacations this spring or summer, Donley recommends Great Washington Getaways (http://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/vacation ), another WDFW homepage feature that showcases some of the state’s best family travel and fishing opportunities. And, for those who want more fishing advice, Donley recommends the department’s YouTube page (http://www. youtube.com/thewdfw ), with “how to” fishing videos designed to introduce techniques for both new and seasoned anglers. Of more than 7,000 lakes, ponds and

reservoirs in Washington, nearly 700 have WDFW-managed water-access sites, including areas accessible for people with disabilities. Other state and federal agencies operate hundreds more. Details on water access site locations can be found on WDFW’s website at http://wdfw.wa.gov/lands/water_access/. Anglers parking at WDFW water-access sites are required to display on their vehicle the WDFW Vehicle Access Pass that is provided free with every annual fishing license purchased. The passes are transferable between two vehicles. Anglers who use Washington State Parks or Department of Natural Resource areas need a Discover Pass. Information on the pass can be found at http://discoverpass. wa.gov/. Before heading out, anglers should check fishing regulations on WDFW’s webpage at http://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/ regulations/. Unlike in past years, the current fishing rules pamphlet will remain valid through June 30, 2015.

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Pend Oreille County fishing prospects Bead Lake Eight miles north of Newport, in Kaniksu National Forest and 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. Fishing at this lake 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 due to snow conditions. Check with the USFS Newport Ranger District office at 509447-7300 for more information.

Big Meadow Lake About seven miles west of Ione on the Meadow Creek road. Fourth Saturday in April through October 31 open season. Annual spring rainbow fry plants normally provide 10-16 inch fish. To protect breeding common loons, it is unlawful to use lead weights or lead jigs that measure 1.5 inches or less along the longest axis.

numbers of smallmouth bass. Northern pike can also be caught here. In addition, other species such as crappie, perch, and a few brown trout are found throughout the river. Access is available at several points.

Box Canyon Reservoir Box Canyon Reservoir is located on the Pend Oreille River in northeast Washington, and is listed in the regulations under “Pend Oreille River” It stretches from Albeni Falls Dam, near the Idaho border, to Box Canyon Dam near Ione. This reservoir offers good largemouth bass and northern pike fishing. Efforts are currently underway to reduce the northern pike population in order to reduce in-reservoir and downstream impacts to other fish species. In addition to these species, this reservoir has abundant panfish and some large brown trout.

Browns Lake About eight and a half miles northeast of Cusick, in Kaniksu National For-

Only 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 again this year, plus a few broodstock rainbows. To get there, find Forest Road 5015 off of Boswell Road. A USFS campground is located at this lake.

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Crater Lake

Located about 7.25 miles as the crow flies southeast of Ione, at 2,560 feet elevation. Fourth Saturday in April through October 31 open season. This lake receives annual plants of eastern brook trout, providing good fishing. Minimum size is 12 inches, and daily limit 2 fish. Internal combustion motors are prohibited.

Located about 3 mile north-northwest of Sullivan Lake in the Salmo-Priest Wilderness at 4450 feet elevation. Year-round open season. This lake has a self-sustaining population of introduced eastern brook trout. Access is very difficult (hike-in only).

Carls Lake

Nine miles north of Metaline Falls, adjacent to the west side of Highway SR31 about a mile south of the Canadian border. Open season runs from the 4th Saturday in April through October 31. This lake receives annual plantings of rainbow trout fry, and should provide 10-12 inch fish by the opener.

About two miles as the crow flies southwest of Tiger, at 3,150 feet elevation in Kaniksu National Forest. Fourth 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 and catchable plants at this rich lake produce yearlings nine to 11 inches and carryovers up to 14 inches. Winterkill conditions can limit the success of this fishery. Access can be rough (which contributes to the good fishing!), since it is four miles from the community of Tiger on the Tiger-Colville Road, and south on an unimproved road.

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Big Meadow Lake

Boundary Reservoir An impoundment of the Pend Oreille River, which lies directly downstream of Box Canyon Reservoir. Year-round open season. This reservoir has good 4 - 2015 Fishing Guide

est. Fourth Saturday in April through October 31 open season. Fly-fishing only, all motors are prohibited. NOTE: Browns Creek, which previously was on the same open season as the lake, is now on a standard stream sea-

season runs from 4th Saturday in April through October 31. These ponds receive annual plants of rainbow trout.

son (the first Saturday in June through October 31), and is also fly-fishing only. Spring and fall provide the best action for fry-planed cutthroat trout running about eight to nine inches, with winter carry-over 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.

Conger Pond 1 5 miles northwest of Cusick. Open season runs from 4th Saturday in April through October 31. These ponds receive annual plants of rainbow trout.

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Davis Lake Located five and a half miles south of Usk, along the west side of Highway SR-211. Fourth Saturday in April through October 31 open season. This lake receives plantings of rainbow trout catchables. Early and late season fishing for sunfish, largemouth bass, kokanee, rainbow trout, and eastern brook trout can be good here. Public access with boat launch can be found on the north end of the lake. See Washington State Parks website for ADA accessibility information.

Deception Lake Located about 4 miles east of Ione. Year-round open fishing season. This lake is hike-in only, so access can be

There is no boat launch, but car-toppers can be launched from shore. See Washington State Parks website for ADA accessibility information.

Halfmoon Lake This small alpine lake is in the Kaniksu National Forest, 7½ miles northeast of Usk at 3250 feet elevation. Fourth Saturday in April through October 31 open season. Halfmoon is planted with cutthroat trout fry, but eastern brook trout are present and they negatively affect the cutthroat.

Horseshoe Lake About four miles north of the Spokane County line, one mile east of Stevens County, and 8½ miles northwest of the town of Elk. Fourth 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 Fishing in Washington pamphlet (http://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/) for regulations. Chumming is not permitted. The WDFW access area has a gravel boat ramp and toilet.

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difficult. The lake does not hold enough water every year to support fish, but when water levels allow, it is planted with rainbow trout. The scenery is beautiful, and when it holds fish it can produce great fishing. Due to its remote location, a float tube is the best choice for fishing. Shoreline access is also good.

bows and browns. This year, around 700 larger triploid and a few broodstock rainbows will be added to improve the fishery. Diamond Lake has public access and resorts. See Washington State Parks website for ADA accessibility information.

Diamond Lake

Frater Lake

About seven miles southwest of Newport, adjacent to Highway US-2. Open fishing season is the 4th Saturday in April through October 31. Largemouth bass, yellow perch, bullheads, rainbow and brown trout are 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 rain-

About 6½ miles southwest of Ione on the north side of Highway SR-20 in Colville National Forest. Elevation is 3200 feet. Fourth Saturday in April through October 31 open season. Cutthroat and rainbow trout fishing should be good this year. 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.

Seven miles southwest of Ione and several yards southeast of Highway SR-20 at 3165 feet elevation. Fourth Saturday in April through October 31 open season. Tiger and rainbow trout are available from fry plants. Numerous small crappie are also available. There is a Forest Service campground and launch on the north end.

Leadbetter Lake Also called Loon Lake and Ledbetter Lake.In Colville National Forest, about four miles north of Metaline Falls at 2628 feet elevation. Fourth Saturday in April through October 31 open season. Rainbow trout fry plants provide the action here.

Little Lost Lake Located about 5.5 miles northwest of Ione at 3103 feet elevation. Fourth Saturday in April through October 31 open season. Annually planted with rainbow

trout. Expect good fishing.

Marshall Lake Located 6½ miles northwest of Newport, across the Pend Oreille River. Fourth Saturday in April through October 31 open season. This beautiful lake receives annual plants of cutthroat trout fry. Public access and a resort are located at this lake.

Muskegon Lake Sixteen miles southeast of Metaline Falls in Kaniksu National Forest and about four hundred yards from the Idaho border. Elevation is 3441 feet. Also known locally as Moss Keg Lake. Fourth 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 carryovers in this small lake.

Mystic Lake About six miles east of Usk, and a mile north of Bead Lake in Kaniksu National Forest. Elevation is 2967 feet. Fourth Saturday in April through October 31 open season. Cutthroat trout fry plants grow slowly in the low-nutrient water here, with 8- to 9-inch yearlings and 11-inch carryovers. The Forest Service campground gets lots of use.

Nile Lake Located 6½ miles southwest of Ione, about 300 yards east of Highway SR-20 in the Colville National Forest at 3190 feet elevation. Fourth Saturday in April through October 31 open season. Wild eastern brook trout here reach 8 inches as yearlings with a few attaining 14 inches. Fry-planted rainbow trout are also available. Competing pumpkinseed sunfish cause problems with trout growth and availability. Small boats can be launched from shore.

No Name Lake Six miles east of Usk in Kaniksu National Forest just west of Bead Lake at 2801 feet elevation. Fourth Saturday in April through October 31 open season. Cutthroat trout fry plants produce 2015 Fishing Guide- 5

8-inch yearlings and 11-14 inch carryovers here. A Forest Service campground is available.

North Skookum Lake Located seven miles northwest of Usk in Kaniksu National Forestat 3577 feet. Open 4th Saturday in April through October 31. Rainbow trout fry plants provide some nice catches. Carryovers run 10 to 11 inches. Eastern brook trout are numerous in this lake which has a state owned campground and resort.

Parker Lake Located 10 miles north of Cusick. Fourth Saturday in April through October 31 open season. This lake is planted annually with rainbow trout. Expect 11 inch fry plants and 12-13 inch carryovers.

Petit Lake Located on the northwest side of Diamond Peak, up LeClerc Creek Road from Ruby, in Kaniksu National Forest. Elevation is 3911 feet. Fourth Saturday

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Sacheen Lake Eleven miles southwest of Newport along Highway SR-211. Fourth Saturday in April through October 31 open season. Hefty plants of catchable-size rainbow trout are scheduled here, plus tiger trout fry and eastern brook trout. Sacheen has public access on the northeast shore.

South Skookum Lake Located six miles northwest of Usk in the Kaniksu National Forest. South Skookum is at 3529 feet in elevation and open year-round. Rainbow Trout fry plants provide some nice catches. Carryovers run 10 to 11 inches. This lake has a Forest Service campground and boat ramp. To protect breeding common loons, it is unlawful to use lead weights or lead jigs that measure 1.5 inches or less along the longest axis.

Sullivan Lake Located approximately four miles southeast of Metaline Falls in Colville National Forest. This lake has a yearround open season. Kokanee will likely average 9-10 inches this year and occasional rainbow, tiger trout, and cutthroat are also available. Burbot are popular, and winter ice fishing for them provides a temporary cure for cabin fever. The adjacent Forest Service campground has boat access. Remember to check the Fishing in Washington Regulations pamphlet prior to fishing. See Washington State Parks website for ADA accessibility information.

Upper Lead King Lake Located 5.6 miles north of Metaline Falls, and about 2575 feet elevation. Fourth Saturday in April through October 31 open season. This lake is stocked annually with rainbow trout.

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Fan Lake About eight miles northeast of Deer Park, two and a half miles west of Highway SR-195, and less than a mile north of the Spokane County line.

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Fourth Saturday in April through October 31 open season. Internal combustion engines are not allowed.

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West Bonner County fishing prospects Blue Lake Located northeast of the city of Priest River. 66.9 acres. Species: bluegillpumpkinseed-sunfish, bullhead catfish, crappie, largemouth bass, northern pike, tiger musky, yellow perch. Last stocked in 2014 with tiger muskie larger than 6 inches. No boat ramp, not dock, restrooms or camping. Electric motors only.

Chase Lake Located just southeast of Priest Lake. 174.3 acres. Species: brown bullhead, largemouth bass, pumpkinseed, yellow perch. Camping, restrooms, boat ramp and dock. ADA fishing access.

Crystal Lake Located just north of Highway 2, east of the city of Priest River. 30.6 acres. Species: bluegill-pumpkinseed-sunfish, bullhead catfish, crappie, largemouth bass, rainbow trout and yellow perch.

Stocked with rainbow trout larger than 6 inches in 2014 and 2013. No boat ramp, no dock, no restroom or camping.

Freeman Lake Located north of Highway 2, on the Idaho side of the state line. 52.9 acres. Species: bluegill-pumpkinseed-sunfish, bullhead catfish, crappie, largemouth bass, northern pike, rainbow trout, tiger musky, yellow perch. Stocked with rainbow trout and tiger muskie larger than 6 inches in 2014. No boat ramp. Docks, restrooms, camping and ADA fishing access.

Jewel Lake Located south of the Pend Oreille River, southeast of Laclede. 32.3 acres. Species: bluegill-pumpkinseed-sunfish, channel catfish, rainbow trout and yellow perch. Last stocked with catfish and rainbow trout greater than 6 inches in 2014. Boat ramp, docks, restrooms and ADA fishing access. No camping.

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39.5 miles in Idaho, running west out of Lake Pend Oreille. Species: bluegillpumpkinseed-sunfish, brown trout, bull trout, bullhead catfish, crappie, cutthroat trout, lake trout, largemouth bass, mountain whitefish, northern

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Priest Lake Located north of the city of Priest River. 23,341.8 acres. Species: bluegill-pumpkinseed-sunfish, bull trout, cutthroat trout, kokanee, lake trout, largemouth bass, mountain whitefish, northern pike, smallmouth bass, yellow perch. Boat ramps, docks, restrooms and fishing.

Know your trout Even though bull trout are classified as a game fish, most of their populations across the northwest are listed as “threatened” by the federal Endangered Species Act and therefore they cannot be fished for or kept if accidently caught while fishing. If an angler catches a bull trout in a

Bull Trout Yellow or cream-colored spots (not wavy) on back

water closed for bull trout fishing, they must not be taken out of the water. They must be de-hooked and immediately released. Their most obvious distinctive feature is light spots on a dark background, unlike rainbow and cutthroat that have dark spots on a lighter background.

Brook Trout No black marks on dorsal fin

Yellow or cream-colored wavy “worm tracks” on back

Black marks on dorsal fin

Upper Priest Lake Located north of Priest Lake via the Thorofare. 1,340.3 acres. Species: cutthroat, kokanee, lake trout. No boat ramp, docks, restrooms or camping.

Priest River Runs south out of Priest Lake to the Pend Oreille River. 66.1 miles. Species: westslope cutthroat trout. No boat ramp, dock, restrooms or camping.

Yellow or cream-colored spots on side - no halos

Slightly forked tail

Yellow and red spots on side, some circled by blue ring or halo

Brown Trout Black, brown or sometimes red spots on side, some with light halo or ring

Squared tail

Lake Trout Black spots on dorsal fin and back

Squared tail

White or cream-colored spots on side and back

Light colored or no spots on dorsal fin

Deeply forked tail

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North Skookum

South Skookum

Cutthroat, Rainbow -

Yes

Eastern Brook, Rainbow

Yes Eastern Brook, Rainbow Public & Private

Yes

Cutthroat, Rainbow

Yes

Shore

Cutthroat, Rainbow

Cutthroat, Eastern Brook

Browns

Petit

Yes

State Record Some Rainbow, Cutthroat

Yes Yes

Kokanee Large Browns -

Yes

Yocum

Yes Yes

Cutthroat, Rainbow, Brown, Kokanee

Yes

West Sullivan Campground*

1,290 -

Shore

Rainbow

No No

Comments

Forest Service fee campground, 25 sites, water, day use fee, season pass available toilet, boat ramp, trail.

Privately leased “rustic” campground, 32 sites; boat launch, water, modern restrooms, showers, boat rentals.

Forest Service fee campground, 18 sites. Day use fee; season pass available, boat ramp, one of the state’s better “fly fishing only” lakes. Motors prohibited. Trail, toilets, no water. 447-7300

Primitive camping, motorboats prohibited. Fragile area. WA license. 208-443-2512. Pend Oreille County has boat ramp on south end of the lake.

Forest Service unimproved camp site. Only access is by boat. Road closed by Forest Service. Pend Oreille County land on south end of lake. Electric motors only.

Walk-in, rough and rocky road, pickup or Jeep only, good fishing, camping. Fishing opens June 1. 446-7500

Reservable group campground. Limit 40 people. Forest Service fee campground, vehicles up to 40 feet, 38 sites, water, toilets, launch, nice dock, air strip, hosts, day use fee, season pass available. 446-7500 Forest Service fee campground, 10 sites; limited to smaller RVs, water, toilets, air strip, hosts, picnic shelter. Day use fee required, season pass available, 446-7500 Forest Service fee campground, 19 sites; water, toilets, day use fee, launch, hosts. Season pass available, 446-7500.

Forest Service fee campground, 10 sites; water, toilets, small craft, 5 hp. limit. Electric motors only. 446-7500

Campground closed for 2015 season. Vehicle access to lake still available. Launch small boats from shore. 446-7500

No public access or services.

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Boundary

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South Skookum

Mystic

Cooks Lake

No Name

Bead* Free for following passes: Golden Age/Golden Access Passport holders Interagency Senior, Access and annual passes

Marshall

Halfmoon

17 18 19 20 21

22 23

Big Meadow

Little Brown’s (Carl’s)

Nile

Frater

Leo

Heritage

Thomas

168

194

722

Mackinaw, Kokanee, Ling

Cutthroat, Rainbow

Eastern Brook, Rainbow

Eastern Brook, Rainbow, Perch

Rainbow

Rainbow stocking

Eastern Brook

Cutthroat

Yes

Cutthroat

Cutthroat, some Rainbow, Eastern Brook

Shore Cutthroat (walk-in)

Shore

Yes Cutthroat Gravel Few Rainbows 200 ft. w

Yes

Yes Eastern Brook, Rainbow Public & Private

Yes

Yes Some No Snacks

Yes

Open April 15th - Oct. 31, weather permitting. 7 days per week. Toilet, garbage, hosts, camping NOT allowed at launch. No swimming or picnicking either. Walk-in permitted from Nov. 1 - April 14, $5 fee per day or season pass available at Forest Service (Ranger District) office.

Campground closed for 2014. Can walk in to fish. 447-7300

Undeveloped campsites, toilet. 447-7300

Campground closed for 2015. Can walk in to fish. 447-7300

Forest Service fee campground, 25 sites, water, day use fee, season pass available toilet, boat ramp, trail. Two fishing docks, one is handicap accessible. 447-7300

Privately leased “rustic” campground, 32 sites; boat launch, water, modern restrooms, showers, boat rentals.

Forest Service campground. 16 campsites with fee, water, toilets, 738-7700

Forest Service developed campground, 8 sites, water, boat launch. Day use fee. Possibly iced over opening day. 738-7700. Season pass available.

Small boats, day use only - no overnight camping. 738-7700

Small boats. 446-7500 Undeveloped campsites

Rough road for 1-1/2 miles; 4-wheel drive only. 446-7500

Forest Service developed campground. No water, no charge. Toilets, tables, firerings. 738-7700

About 5 miles N. of Metaline on Boundary Road.

No camping; day use only. 447-7300

Yes Public access with boat launch, resort, 50 campsites, small store, bait and tackle. Also 25 sites, tent and RV, boat rentals, water and electricity, some food and bait, 447-4158

•Trout: Cutthroat, Rainbow, Brown ••Other: Perch, Crappie, Whitefish, Catfish *Open Year Round Washington Fishing Licenses are sold at: Pend Oreille Valley Sportsman in Oldtown.

Ledbetter

LAKES WEST SIDE OF RIVER

North Skookum

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25 26 27 28 29

30 31 32

33 35

Sherry

Coffin*

Parker

Power Lake*

Davis

Sacheen

Diamond

Horseshoe

Fan

Vanes Lake 36 37 38 39

Boundary Dam Reservoir

Metaline City Park

Box Canyon Dam “Campbell Pond”

Ione City Park

PEND OREILLE RIVER - NORTH*

Gillette

Yes Dock

Yes

Gravel

Yes

E. Brook, Cutthroat

Rainbow, Spiny Rays

Kokanee, Lake Trout, Bass, Perch, Rainbow, Sunfish, Crappie

Brown trout, Rainbow, Bass, Yellow Perch, Bullhead

•Trout, ••Other, Bass

N/A Concrete •Trout, ••Other, Bass

Yes Yes

No No

Yes

No No

Yes Yes Yes No

Yes

Comments

Picnic shelter, drinking fountain, boat launch,

Swimming area, viewpoint, services available within 5 mi. of the dam.Picnic Area. Camping available at Campbell Park 446-3137

Picnic area, restrooms, drinking water. Private camp grounds nearby. 446-4641

Camping, restrooms, docks, campfire spots. No fee; first come, first serve. 446-3083

4 miles E. Furport

WDFW access with boat launch, motors prohibited. Lends itself to fly fishing. 509-892-1001

Gravel boat launch, scenic falls, restrooms. 509-892-1001

WDFW access with boat launch, private campgrounds, stores, restaurants. 509-892-1001.

WDFW access with boat launch. 509-892-1001

Wash. Dept. of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) access with boat launch, restrooms. 509-892-1001

Undeveloped campsites, public access, picnic shelter.

Primitive, walk-in. 447-7300

full bar, fuel, cabins, Yes Yes Cafe, Cafe,509-684-5657 full bar, groceries, fuel,groceries, cabins, camping, boatcamping, rental, RV, boat RV, Dock Sunfish, tent Campgrounds: sites.. Two Forest tent rental, sites. 509-684-5657. TwoBass, ForestTrout Service Service Campgrounds: LakeGillette Gillettehas has30,14located sites; Gillette has 30, Lake Gillette has 14 sites; just across located just Gillette. across from Boatuseramp a daypass use from Lake BoatLake rampGillette. and a day fee.and Season fee. Season pass available. available.

Yes Rest./ Yes Yes Stores

Yes

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Large Mouth Bass, Rainbow, Kokanee, Sunfish, Eastern Brook

Rainbow

Eastern Brook, Rainbow

Cutthroat

Cutthroat, Tiger, Rainbow

N/A Gravel & •Trout, ••Other, Bass Concrete

N/A

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Edgewater

Blueslide Resort (fee)

45 47

Old Ruby Ferry Road (E)

Panhandle

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Oldtown Rotary Park (Below Albeni Dam, ID)

Gregg’s Addition

Sandy Shores

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Old Ruby Ferry Road (W)

MID RIVER

Ione City Park

“Campbell Pond”

•Trout, ••Other, Bass

Gravel

•Trout, ••Other, Bass, Pike

Concrete •Trout, ••Other, Bass

Gravel

Yes

No No No

No No

13 sites; boat launch, water, toilets, hosts. Forest Service fee camp ground. Day use fee. Season pass available. 447-7300

Rustic.

Cabins, RV, tent sites, heated pool, propane, country store, hot showers, live bait. laundromat, and playgound 445-1327

Forest Service fee campground, 20 sites; water, toilets, host, picnic area, boat launch. Day use fee, season pass available. 446-7500

12-unit motel, coin-op laundry, small dock, satellite TV, microwave and refrigerator, wireless internet, coffee Motel: 442-2990

Picnic shelter, drinking fountain, boat launch, services available in Ione. 442-3611

Limited parking.

Launch is in Idaho; River enters Wash. state downstream; visitors center. Restrooms available during summer on weekends. The docks will be in early summer and out in the fall, subject to water level conditions. 437-3833

Forest Service fee campground- 17 sites; picnicking, picnic shelter, water, toilets, hosts, boat launch. Day use fee. Season pass available. 447-7300

Yes Yes Yes Store, gas, picnicking, propane. No air. 445-1294

Yes Yes both

Yes

of the dam.Picnic Area. Camping available at Campbell Park 446-3137

•Trout: Cutthroat, Rainbow, Brown ••Other: Perch, Crappie, Whitefish, Catfish *Open Year Round Washington Fishing Licenses are sold at: Pend Oreille Valley Sportsman in Oldtown.

N/A Concrete •Trout, ••Other, Bass

N/A

N/A Concrete •Trout, ••Other, Bass Pike, Sunfish

N/A Concrete •Trout, ••Other, Bass, Yellow Perch, Walleye

N/A Next door • Trout, ••Other, Bass to Ione Pk.

N/A Concrete •Trout, ••Other, Bass

Concrete

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