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Washington fishing license fees

Non-Resident

Annual Freshwater: $84.50 Annual Combo Fishing/Shellfish: $124.65 Annual Combo Fishing/Shellfish Disabled Veteran: $55.35 One-Day Freshwater/Saltwater/Shellfish: $20.15 One-Day Freshwater/Saltwater/Shellfish Disabled Veteran: $20.15 One-Day Freshwater/Saltwater/Shellfish Active Duty Military: $11.35 Two-Day Freshwater/Saltwater/Shellfish: $28.95 Two-Day Freshwater/Saltwater/Shellfish Disabled Veterans: $28.95 Two-Day Freshwater/Saltwater/Shellfish Active Duty Military: $15.75 Three-Day Freshwater/Saltwater/Shellfish: $35.55 Three-Day Freshwater/Saltwater/Shellfish Disabled Veteran: $35.55 Three-Day Freshwater/Saltwater/Shellfish Active Duty Military: $19.05

Resident

Annual Freshwater: $29.50 Senior: $7.50 Annual Combo Fishing/Shellfish: $55.35 Annual Combo Fishing/Shellfish Youth: $8.05 Annual Combo Fishing/Shellfish Disabled: $11.35 One-Day Freshwater/Saltwater/Shellfish: $11.35 One-Day Freshwater/Saltwater/Shellfish Age 70+: $11.35 Two-Day Freshwater/Saltwater/Shellfish: $15.75 Two-Day Freshwater/Saltwater/Shellfish Senior: $15.75 Three-Day Freshwater/Saltwater/Shellfish: $19.05 Three-Day Freshwater/Saltwater/Shellfish Senior: $19.05

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Combination - Adult Hunting and Fishing: $240.00 Combination - Adult Hunting and Fishing - 3 Year: $716.50 Fishing - Adult: $98.25 Fishing - Adult - 3 Year: $291.25 Fishing - Daily (first day): $15.00 Each consecutive day at initial time of purchase add: $7.00 Fishing - Junior (14-17 years): $21.75 Fishing - Junior (14-17 years) - 3 Years: $61.75 Salmon/Steelhead - 3-Day: $37.50, Includes 3-day general fishing license

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Combination - Adult Hunting and Fishing: $38.50 Combination - Adult Hunting and Fishing - 3 Year: $97.00 Combination - Junior Hunting and Fishing (14-17 years): $19.00 Combination - Junior Hunting and Fishing (14-17 years) - 3 Year: $49.00 Combination - Senior Hunting and Fishing (65+ years): $13.75 Combination - Senior Hunting and Fishing (65+ years) - 3 Year: $33.50 Combination - Sportsman’s Package: $144.60 Disabled American Veterans - Fishing: $5.75 Disabled American Veterans - Combination Hunting and Fishing: $5.75 Disabled Persons - Fishing: $5.75 Disabled Persons - Combination Hunting and Fishing: $5.75 Disabled Persons - Combination Hunting and Fishing - 3 Year: $ 11.50 Fishing - Adult: $30.50 Fishing - Adult - 3 Year: $73.75 Fishing - Daily (first day): $13.50 Each consecutive day at initial time of purchase add: $6.00 Fishing - Junior (14-17 years): $13.75 Fishing - Junior (14-17 years) - 3 Year: $37.75 Military Furlough - Combination Hunting and Fishing: $20.50 Military Furlough - Fishing: $20.50

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Pend Oreille County Fishing Prospects Bead Lake

at several points. Two-pole fishing is allowed Shoreline access: Good Shoreline access is limited to area around boat launches.

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) 447-7300 for more information. Two-pole fishing is allowed Shoreline access: Good Shoreline access is limited to area around boat launch. During the winter burbot/lake trout fishery, anglers typically fish through the ice, so walk-in access is better that time of year.

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 Largemouth and Smallmouth bass, abundant panfish, and some large Brown Trout. Northern Pike are also present, and harvest of this invasive species is strongly encouraged. Two-pole fishing is allowed Shoreline access: Good Few locations offer bank angling opportunities.

Big Meadow Lake

Browns Lake

About seven miles west of Ione on the Meadow Creek road, Big Meadow Lake is open from the fourth Saturday in April through October 31. Annual spring Rainbow Trout 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. Two-pole fishing is allowed Shoreline access: Good Shoreline access is good along earthen dam and a few other spots around the lake. There is a fishing dock, as well.

About eight and a half miles northeast of Cusick, in Kaniksu National Forest, Browns Lake is open from the fourth Saturday in April through October 31. Fly-fishing only, all motors are prohibited. Browns Lake receives annual plants of Westslope Cutthroat Trout fry, and offers Cutthroat from 8 - 16+ inches. Rainbow Trout, formerly stocked in the lake and now naturally reproducing in Browns Creek, are still occasionally encountered (as are Rainbow Trout x Cutthroat Trout hybrids). 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. 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

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 and Northern pike can also be caught here. In addition, other species such as Black Crappie, Yellow Perch, and some Walleye and Brown Trout are found throughout the river. Access is available PAGE 4

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for ADA accessibility information. Two-pole fishing is allowed Special fishing restrictions: Fly fishing only for this lake Shoreline access: Good Shoreline access is good around Forest Service campground.

Caldwell Lake Located about 7.25 miles as the crow flies southeast of Ione, at 2,560 feet elevation, Caldwell Lake is open from the fourth Saturday in April through October 31. This lake receives annual plants of Eastern Brook Trout, providing good fishing. Brook Trout caught from Caldwell Lake count as part of the TROUT daily limit. Internal combustion motors are prohibited. Two-pole fishing is allowed Shoreline access: Good Limited shoreline access.

Carls Lake Located about two miles as the crow flies southwest of Tiger at 3,150 feet elevation in the Kaniksu National Forest, Carls Lake is open from the fourth Saturday in April through October 31. This lake was formerly called Browns Lake, and is still identified as such on some maps. Rainbow Trout fry and catchable plants at this productive lake produce yearlings nine to 11 inches and carryovers up to 14+ inches. Winterkill conditions can limit the success of this fishery. Access is rough (which contributes to the good fishing!) by driving approximately 1.5 miles on USFS Road #510 from its junction with State Highway 20 about 4 miles west of Tiger. Two-pole fishing is allowed Shoreline access: Good Shoreline access is decent.

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. Two-pole fishing is allowed

Shoreline access: Good Shoreline access is limited.

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. Two-pole fishing is allowed Shoreline access: Good Shoreline access is good.

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 rainbows. To get there, find Forest Road 5015 off of Boswell Road. A USFS campground is located at this lake. Two-pole fishing is allowed Shoreline access: Good Shoreline access is good around much of the lake.

Crater Lake 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). Two-pole fishing is allowed Shoreline access: Good Shoreline access is limited by trees and brush.

Crescent 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 triploid Rainbow Trout spring fry and Westslope Cutthroat Trout fall fry. Two-pole fishing is allowed Shoreline access: Good 2019 Fishing Guide

Shoreline access is good around entire lake.

Davis Lake Located five and a half miles south of Usk along the west side of Highway SR-211, Davis Lake is open year-round. 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. Two-pole fishing is allowed Shoreline access: Good Shoreline access is decent

Deception Lake Located about 4 miles east of Ione. Year-round open fishing season. This lake is hike-in only, so access 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. Two-pole fishing is allowed Shoreline access: Good Shoreline access is good around entire lake. Hike-in access only.

Diamond Lake Located about seven miles southwest of Newport adjacent to Highway US-2, Diamond Lake is open to fishing yearround. 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. Approximately 200 Rainbow Trout surplus broodstock are annually planted in Diamond Lake. Diamond Lake has public access and resorts. See Washington State Parks website for ADA accessibility information. Two-pole fishing is allowed 2019 Fishing Guide

Shoreline access: Good Limited shoreline access near boat ramp.

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. Two-pole fishing is allowed Shoreline access: Good Shoreline access is good along the road.

Frater Lake Located about 6½ miles southwest of Ione on the north side of Highway SR-20 in the Colville National Forest (Elevation = 3200 feet), Frater Lake is open from the fourth Saturday in April through October 31. Westslope Cutthroat Trout fry and catchable Rainbow Trout are planted annually and fishing can be good. Northernmost of the Little Pend Oreille chain of lakes, it’s the only lake in the chain without a perennial surfacewater link to the others. There is no boat launch, but car-toppers can be launched from shore. See Washington State Parks website for ADA accessibility information. Two-pole fishing is allowed Shoreline access: Good Some shoreline access around lake.

Halfmoon Lake This small alpine lake is in the Kaniksu National Forest, 7½ miles northeast of Usk at 3250 feet elevation. Open yearround, Halfmoon Lake is planted with Westslope Cutthroat Trout fry. Eastern Brook Trout are also present. Two-pole fishing is allowed Shoreline access: Good Shoreline access is good along the road.

Horseshoe Lake Horseshoe Lake is located about four miles north of the Spokane County line, one mile east of Stevens County, and 8½ miles northwest of the town of Elk. Open year-round, Horseshoe Lake offers Rainbow Trout, Black Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Yellow Perch, sunfish, Bullhead, Kokanee, and Lake Trout. 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. Two-pole fishing is allowed Shoreline access: Good Limited shoreline access near boat ramp.

Marshall Lake Located 6Â½ 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. Two-pole fishing is allowed Shoreline access: Good Shoreline access is limited to area around boat launch.

Muskegon Lake

Seven miles southwest of Ione off of Highway SR-20 at 3165 feet elevation, Lake Leo is open year-round. Tiger and Rainbow trout are stocked annually, with small Black Crappie, Yellow Perch, and Pumpkinseed Sunfish also available. There is a Forest Service campground and launch on the north end of the lake. Two-pole fishing is allowed Shoreline access: Good Shoreline access is available around the north end of the 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. Internal combustion motors are prohibited. Two-pole fishing is allowed Special fishing restrictions: Selective gear rules in effect Shoreline access: Good Shoreline access is limited by trees and brush.

Leadbetter Lake

Mystic 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. Two-pole fishing is allowed Shoreline access: Good Shoreline access is limited.

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. Two-pole fishing is allowed Shoreline access: Good Shoreline access is good around entire lake.

Lake Leo

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. Two-pole fishing is allowed Shoreline access: Good Shoreline is easily accessible.

Nile Lake Located 6½ miles southwest of Ione, about 300 yards east of Highway SR-20 Continued on page 6 PAGE 5

in the Colville National Forest at 3190 feet elevation, Nile Lake is open yearround. Wild Eastern Brook Trout are prolific, although small in size. Stocked Rainbow Trout are also available. Competing pumpkinseed sunfish cause problems with trout growth and availability. Small boats can be launched from shore. Two-pole fishing is allowed Shoreline access: Good Shoreline access is limited.

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. Two-pole fishing is allowed Shoreline access: Good Shoreline access is decent.

North Skookum Lake

Sacheen 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. Two-pole fishing is allowed Shoreline access: Good Shoreline access is good around campground.

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. Two-pole fishing is allowed Shoreline access: Good Shoreline access is limited.

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North 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. Two-pole fishing is allowed Shoreline access: Good Shoreline access is good around Forest Service campground.

Sullivan Lake Located approximately four miles southeast of Metaline Falls in Colville National Forest, this lake has a yearround open season. Kokanee average 8-9” and occasional Brown, Rainbow, tiger, and Westslope Cutthroat trout are also available. TROUT must be 14” long to keep, with a daily limit of 2. Burbot are popular, and winter ice fishing for

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Eleven miles southwest of Newport along Highway SR-211, Sacheen Lake is open year-round. The lake is planted annually with Brook Trout, Rainbow Trout, and tiger trout. Sacheen has public access on the northeast shore. Two-pole fishing is allowed Shoreline access: Good Shoreline access is limited to area around boat launch.

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Upper Lead King Lake Located along Boundary Road (on the way to Boundary Dam) about 5.6 miles north of Metaline Falls, and about 2575 feet elevation. Both Upper and Lower Lead King lakes are open from the Fourth Saturday in April through October 31, and are stocked annually with Westslope Cutthroat Trout. Cutthroat average 10”, with carryovers of 14+” available. Two-pole fishing is allowed Shoreline access: Good Shoreline access is limited.

Yokum Lake 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. Two-pole fishing is allowed Shoreline access: Good Shoreline access is plentiful, but trees and brush limit casting to a few areas.

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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

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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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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.

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.

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South Skookum

Mystic Cooks Lake

North Skookum

Yes

Yes Public & Private

Yes

Cutthroat, Rainbow

Eastern Brook, Rainbow

Cutthroat, Rainbow -

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

No No

Comments

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 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, season pass available, 446-7500 Forest Service fee campground, 19 sites; water, toilets, launch, hosts. Day use fee. 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 campsites for small RVs or tents. 446-7500

No public access or services.

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West Sullivan Campground*

1,290 -

Shore

Rainbow

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Sullivan Lake Group East Sullivan Campground*

Shore

No Fish

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Bunchgrass

Mill Pond

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Noisy Creek Campground* C Yes Burbot (Ling) Creek Group Campground - Reservable group campround - limit 40 people

Boundary

Lakes east side of RiveR

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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

• 24 sites • Potable water, vault toilets, swimming area • No boat launch at campground • Launch located approximately two miles away

~Reeder Bay (fee)

• 41 sites • 1 group (35 person limit) • Potable water, vault toilets, swimming area • Day use area, fee required • Small Forest Service boat ramp adjacent to campground for boats less than 20 feet

~Beaver Creek (fee)

Priest Lake Ranger District

Ledbetter

Lakes West side of RiveR

Mystic

Mackinaw, Kokanee, Ling

Cutthroat, Rainbow

Eastern Brook, Rainbow, Perch

Rainbow

Rainbow stocking

Eastern Brook

Cutthroat

Yes

~Luby Bay (fee)

Yes

~Osprey (fee)

• 30 sites • Potable water, flush toilets, swimming area • Day use area, fee required • No boat launch at campground

~Outlet (fee)

• 16 sites • Potable water, flush toilets, swimming area

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

~Sam Owen (fee)

• 80 sites • Potable water, flush toilets, swimming area • Day use area, fee required • Group picnic shelter • Boat launch, dock • Dump station

Sandpoint Ranger District

~Kalispell Bay Boat Launch (fee) • Boat ramp, dock, parking, flush toilets

Forest Service fee campground. 16 campsites with fee, water, toilets, 738-7700. No boat launch.

Forest Service fee campground, 8 sites, water, boat launch. Possibly iced over opening day. 738-7700. Day use fee. 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. 17 sites. 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

Yes Some No Snacks

Yes

• 52 sites • Potable water, flush toilets, swimming area • Day use area, fee required • Boat launch • Dump station

Cutthroat

Cutthroat, some Rainbow, Eastern Brook

Shore Cutthroat (walk-in)

Shore

Yes Cutthroat Gravel Few Rainbows 200 ft. w

Yes

pass available. Toilet, boat ramp, trail. Two fishing docks/handicap accessible. Conditions may cause late opening. 447-7300

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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

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

Yes Yes Beaver Cafe, full Lodge, bar, groceries, 509-684-5657 fuel, cabins, full bar, camping, groceries,boat fuel,rental, cabins,RV, camping, tent sites.boat 509-684-5657. rental, RV, Dock Two Forest Sunfish,Service Bass, Trout Campgrounds: tent sites.. Two LakeForest GilletteService has 14feesites; Campgrounds: Gillette has 30, Lakelocated Gillettejust hasacross 14 sites; Gillette from Lake has Gillette. 30, located Boatjust ramp across and from a dayLake use Gillette. fee. Season Boatpass ramp and available. a day use fee. Season pass available.

Yes Rest./ Yes Yes Stores

Yes

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Eastern Brook, Rainbow, Tiger Yes

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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RiverView Motel

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

Day Use fee - $5. a season Pass is available from the ConCessionaire anD Can be PUrChaseD from any of the CamPgroUnD hosts. the season Pass is for Day

Day Use & season Pass – ConCessionaire oPerateD CamPgroUnDs

Pioneer Park

NEWPORT AREA

Old Ruby Ferry Road (W)

MID RIVER

Ione City Park

Box Canyon Dam “Campbell Pond”

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

No No

Use only, not overnight CamPing. Users Can either bUy one for the CamPgroUnDs on the Colville (newPort, sUllivan lake & little PenD oreille lakes) for $45 or a Combination Pass that inClUDes the Colville anD iDaho PanhanDle (Priest lake, sanDPoint & CoeUr D’ alene river ranger DistriCts) for $52.

Yes

Yes Yes both

Yes

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