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Hundreds of lowland lakes open April 28 OLYMPIA – Trout fishing in Washington reaches full speed April 28 when hundreds of lowland lakes – stocked with millions of fish – open for a sixmonth season. To prepare for the opener, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife’s (WDFW) fish hatchery crews have been stocking more than 12 million trout and kokanee in lakes statewide. “Although many lakes are open year-round, the fourth Saturday in April marks the traditional start of the lowland lakes fishing season, when hundreds of thousands of anglers are expected to turn out to fish,” said Steve Thiesfeld, WDFW’s inland fish program manager. This is also the first lowland lakes opener in which those anglers can use the new Fish Washington mobile app to help find a fishing hole near them. “The Fish Washington app is a planning tool that should be on every Washington angler’s smart phone,” said Thiesfeld. “It is designed to convey up-tothe-minute fishing regulations for every lake in the state.” To participate in the opener, Washington anglers must have an annual freshwater or combination fishing license valid through March 31, 2019. Licenses can be purchased online at fishhunt. dfw.wa.gov; by telephone at 1-866-2469453; or at hundreds of license dealers across the state. For details on license vendor locations, visit the WDFW website at www.wdfw.wa.gov/licensing/ vendors/. April 28 also marks the start of WDFW’s annual lowland lakes fishing

derby, which runs through Oct. 31. Anglers who catch one of 1,000 green-tagged trout can claim prizes provided by license dealers and other sponsors located across the state. The total value of prizes is more than $38,000. For a list of lakes with prize fish and details on how to claim prizes, visithttps://fishhunt.dfw.wa.gov/Home/ FishingDerby. Fish stocked by WDFW include some 2.1 million catchable trout, nearly 125,000 larger trout averaging about one pound apiece, and millions of smaller trout that were stocked last year and have grown to catchable size. Fish stocking details, by county and lake, are available in this publication for Pend Oreille County, and on the annual stocking plan on WDFW’s website at www.wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/plants/statewide/. 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 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 – or a Discover Pass. Anglers who use Washington State Parks or Department of Natural Resource areas need a Discover Pass. Information on the pass can be found at discoverpass.wa.gov.

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Pend Oreille County 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 (509) 4477300 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.

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 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 PAGE 4

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 Forest. 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 season (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 carryover 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. See Washington State Parks website for ADA accessibility information.

Caldwell 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.

rainbows. To get there, find Forest Road 5015 off of Boswell Road. A USFS campground is located at this lake.

Carls Lake

Located about 3 mile north-northwest of Sullivan Lake in the SalmoPriest 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).

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.

Crater Lake

Crescent Lake Nine miles north of Metaline Falls, adjacent to the west side of Highway SR-31 about a mile south of the Canadian border. Open season runs from the 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.

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

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.

Conger Pond 2 5 miles northwest of Cusick. Open season runs from 4th Saturday in April through October 31. These ponds receive annual plants of rainbow trout.

Cooks Lake 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

Deception Lake Located about 4 miles east of Ione. Year-round open fishing season. This lake is hike-in only, so access 2018 Fishing Guide

can be 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.

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

Diamond Lake

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About seven miles southwest of Newport, adjacent to Highway US-2. Open fishing season is the 4thSaturday 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 rainbows 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. See Washington State Parks website for ADA accessibility information.

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.

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. Fourth Saturday in April through September 30 open season. Internal combustion engines are not allowed. Annual plants of rainbow trout catchables should provide only fair fishing, with too many competing species in the lake. Public access is available. See Washington State Parks website for ADA accessibility information.

Frater Lake 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. Cutthhroat and rainbow trout fishing should be good this 2018 Fishing Guide

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.

Lake Leo 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 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 in April through October 31 open season. Internal combustion engines are prohibited. Fry planted cutthroat trout are the attraction at this small lake. Continued on page 6 PAGE 5

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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.

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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

Yokum Lake

Located approximately four miles southeast of Metaline Falls in Colville National Forest. This lake has a year-round 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.

Six miles north of Ruby, across the Pend Oreille River, and up LeClerc Creek Road. This lake lies partly within the Colville National Forest. The lake season starts the 4th Saturday in April and runs through October 31st. Cutthroat trout fry plants produce nice catches. Road access to the south end of the lake is not available until after May 30 due to road protection efforts by Simpson Lumber Company. It will open June 1 depending on moisture and road conditions but may be closed at any time due to road damage caused by vehicles, and closes on November 1, in any case. A Forest Service road to the north end of the lake provides an alternative route, but it is not suitable for trailers. An unimproved campground is available. 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.

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

Even though bull trout are classified as a game fish, most of their populations across the northwest are listed as “threatened” by the federal EndanYellow or cream-colored gered Species Act and therefore they spots on side - no halos cannot be fished for or kept if accidently caught while fishing. If an angler catches a bull trout in a water closed Brown for bull trout fishing, they must not be Black, brown or sometimes taken out of the water. They must be de-hooked and immediately released. red spots on side, some with Their most obvious distinctive feature light halo or ring 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

Slightly forked tail

Black marks on dorsal fin

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

Trout

Squared tail

Lake Trout Black spots on dorsal fin and back

Squared tail

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

White or cream-colored spots on side and back

Light colored or no spots on dorsal fin

Deeply forked tail

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West Bonner County fishing prospects Blue Lake

Chase Lake

Located northeast of the city of Priest River. 66.9 acres. Species: bluegill-pumpkinseed-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.

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.

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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.

Hoodoo Creek Runs south out of the Pend Oreille River, at Laclede. 25.8 miles in lenght. Species: brook trout, brown trout, cutthroat trout and rainbow trout. No boat ramp, dock, restrooms or camping.

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

trout, smallmouth bass, walleye and yellow perch. Boat ramp, dock, restroom, camping.

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.

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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

4 A

Sullivan Lake Group East Sullivan Campground*

Shore

No Fish

Bunchgrass

Mill Pond

Yes

Crescent

No No

Comments

Forest Service fee campground, 25 sites, water, day use fee, season pass available. Toilet, boat ramp, trail. Two fishing docks/handicap accessible. Conditions may cause late opening. 447-7300

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 potable water. Conditions may cause late opening. 447-7300.

Primitive camping, motorboats prohibited. Fragile area. WA license. 208-443-2512.

Forest Service unimproved camp site. Forest Service decomissioned road. Access to lake is on the south end of lake, operated by Pend Oreille County. 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 50 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.

Closed through 2019. Dam removal in 2017. Still being rehabilitated.

Campground open starting Memorial Day. Vehicle access to lake still available. Launch small boats from shore. Three small campsites for RV or tents. 446-7500

No public access or services.

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Mystic Cooks Lake No Name Bead* Free for following passes: Golden Age/Golden Access Passport holders Interagency Senior, Access and annual passes Marshall

Halfmoon 16 17 18 19 20 21

22 23

Ledbetter Big Meadow Little Brown’s (Carl’s) Nile Frater Leo

Heritage Thomas

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South Skookum

North Skookum

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 Nov. 1-April 14 $5 fee per day or season pass available at Forest Service office. Boat launch should be open by May 1.

Campground closed for 2018. Can walk in to fish. 447-7300

Undeveloped campsites, toilet. 447-7300

Campground closed for 2018. 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/handicap accessible. Conditions may cause late opening. 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. No boat launch.

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

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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

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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 Yes

No No

Yes

No No

Yes Yes Yes No

Yes

Comments

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

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. Camping/restrooms close July 10. 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, updated by Pend Oreille PUD.

Primitive, walk-in. 447-7300

Lodge, 509-684-5657 full bar, camping, groceries,boat fuel,rental, cabins,RV, Yes Yes Beaver Cafe, full bar, groceries, fuel, cabins, camping, rental, RV, Dock Sunfish,Service Bass, Trout tent sites.. tent sites.boat 509-684-5657. Two Forest Campgrounds: Two Lake30,Gillette sites; GilLakeForest GilletteService has 14Campgrounds: sites; Gillette has locatedhasjust14across lette 30,Gillette. locatedBoat just across froma day Lakeuse Gillette. Boat ramp fromhas Lake ramp and fee. Season passand aavailable. day use fee. Season pass available.

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

Rainbow

Eastern Brook, Rainbow

Cutthroat

Cutthroat, Tiger, Rainbow

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Edgewater

Blueslide Resort (fee)

45 47

Old Ruby Ferry Road (E) Panhandle

Usk General Store

51 -

Oldtown Rotary Park (Below Albeni Dam, ID)

Gregg’s Addition Sandy Shores

•Trout, ••Other, Bass

Gravel

•Trout, ••Other, Bass, Pike

Concrete •Trout, ••Other, Bass

Gravel

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

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

Yes

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

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

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

Yes Yes both

Yes

Season Pass for day use is available from campground concessionaire, which can be used at all Forest Service campgrounds in the Newport, Sullivan Lake and Little Pend Oreille Lake areas.

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Old Ruby Ferry Road (W)

MID RIVER

Ione City Park

Box Canyon Dam “Campbell Pond”

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