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Hundreds of lowland lakes open April 23 New opportunities to pull in prize fish OLYMPIA – Trout fishing in Washington reaches full speed April 23, when several hundred lowland lakes – stocked with millions of fish – open for a six-month season. That date also marks the start of the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife’s first lowland lake fishing derby, which runs through Sept. 6. To participate on opening weekend, Washington anglers must have an annual freshwater or combination fishing license valid through March 31, 2017. Licenses can be purchased online at www.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 www.wdfw.wa.gov/licensing/vendors/ Anglers who catch one of more than

700 tagged fish can also claim prizes provided by license dealers located across the state. For a list of lakes with prize fish and details on how to claim prizes, visit www.wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/derby. “Although many lakes are open year-round, the fourth Saturday in April marks the traditional start of the lowland lakes fishing season, and hundreds of thousands of anglers are expected to turn out for the big day,” said Larry Phillips, WDFW inland fish program manager. WDFW fish hatchery crews have been stocking more than 16.5 million trout and kokanee in lakes statewide. Those fish include 2.2 million catchable trout, more than 160,000 larger trout averaging about one pound apiece, and millions of smaller trout that were stocked last year and have

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April 23 also marks the start of the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife’s first lowland lake fishing derby, which runs through Sept. 6. “Opening weekend is an excellent time to get out there and enjoy Washington’s lakes,” Phillips said. “Once again we planted some larger fish this year, and now and again, lucky lowland lake anglers will hook into a prize fish.” Phillips encourages anglers to check the “Fish Washington” feature at the department’s homepage (www.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 who want more fishing advice, Phillips recommends “how to” fishing videos available at the department’s webpage (www.wdfw.wa.gov/

fishing/washington/videos). For those planning fishing vacations this spring or summer, Phillips recommends Great Washington Getaways (www.wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/vacation), another WDFW homepage feature that showcases some of the state’s best family travel and fishing opportunities. 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 www.wdfw.wa.gov/lands/water_access/ Anglers parking at WDFW wateraccess 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 www.discoverpass.wa.gov/ Before heading out, anglers should check fishing regulations on WDFW’s webpage at www.wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/regulations/ WDFW employees and their immediate families are not eligible to claim fishing derby prizes.

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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 509-447-7300 for more information.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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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.

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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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 carry-over at 10 inches or better. Check the current regulations

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.

Carls Lake About two miles as the crow flies

Crater 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).

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.

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 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.

Diamond Lake About seven miles southwest of Newport, adjacent to Highway US2. 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 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 and resorts. See Washington State Parks website for ADA accessibility information.

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 October 31 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 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.

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 (www.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 11inch carryovers. The Forest Service campground gets lots of use.

Nile Lake Located 6½ miles southwest of Ione, about 300 yards east of Highway SR20 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.

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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.

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.

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Usk in Kaniksu National Forest at 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.

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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.

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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.

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.

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.

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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.

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,

Priest River

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: cut-

throat, 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.

The Pend Oreille River “home water” of the Inland Empire Bass Club

Fred Zakar Inland Empire Bass Club

“The Pend Oreille River has been the location of numerous Inland Empire Bass Club tournaments and also hosts our very popular, Annual Invitational Tournament. Not only does the Pend Oreille offer some of the best bass fishing to be found in Washington, it is also a showcase for beautiful panoramas and numerous and varied wildlife. The bass population is healthy and vigorous, and each slough presents its own unique environment for those who like variety.”

Pend Oreille County

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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 Endangered Species Act and therefore they Yellow or cream-colored cannot be fished for or kept if accidentspots on side - no halos ly 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

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

Black marks on dorsal fin

Squared tail

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

Trout

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

Rainbow

No No

Comments

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 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 2016 season. Vehicle access to lake still available. Launch small boats from shore. 446-7500

No public access or services.

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Halfmoon

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Thomas

Little Brown’s (Carl’s)

Big Meadow

Heritage

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Mystic

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North Skookum

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

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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 2016. 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

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Sherry Coffin* Parker Power Lake* Davis

Sacheen Diamond Horseshoe

Fan Vanes Lake

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Boundary Dam Reservoir Metaline City Park Box Canyon Dam “Campbell Pond”

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E. Brook, Cutthroat

Rainbow, Spiny Rays

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

Brown trout, Rainbow, Bass, Yellow Perch, Bullhead

Gravel •Trout, ••Other, Bass

Yes Yes

No No

Yes No

No No

Yes Yes Yes No

Yes No

Comments

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 Gillettehashas30,14located 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

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

Rainbow

Eastern Brook, Rainbow

Cutthroat

Cutthroat, Tiger, Rainbow

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Box Canyon Dam “Campbell Pond” Ione City Park RiverView Motel

Edgewater

Blueslide Resort (fee)

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Old Ruby Ferry Road (E) Panhandle

Usk General Store

51 -

Sandy Shores

Oldtown Rotary Park (Below Albeni Dam, ID)

Gregg’s Addition

Pioneer Park

NEWPORT AREA

Old Ruby Ferry Road (W)

MID RIVER

Metaline City Park

Gravel •Trout, ••Other, Bass

Gravel •Trout, ••Other, Bass, Pike

N/A Concrete •Trout, ••Other, Bass

N/A

10 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

N/A

No No

Yes 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

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

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

Yes No

Yes Yes No No both

Yes No

Yes Yes Yes No

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