Lakes in Douglas County
Entiat (Rocky Reach Pool) (4930 Acres)
Elevation 707ft. Fish Species Present: Smallmouth Bass and Walleye.
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Grimes Lake (124 acres)
fishing is expected to be good for Lahontan cutthroat trout up to five pounds. Located about 5 miles southeast of Mansfield, Grimes has selective fishery regulations in addition to the short summer-only season. Parking is limited.
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Jameson Lake (332 acres)
Fishing has been excellent for yearling rainbow trout to 11 inches during previous seasons, with some carry-overs to 3 pounds. Success this year should be fair-to-good depending on water clarity and temperatures. There are resorts and a large public access with camping area. In normal years, large crowds should be expected for both split season openers. Disabled accessibility - Level 2. Two WCTs, lgs, Blk Tpa around launch. Also camping spots, dirt paths, gravel paths, big area. (Note: Disabled accessibility, camping and launching information may not apply this year because of access problems. Call the WDFW regional office in Ephrata for updated information.)
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Pateros (Wells Reservior) (4850 Acres)
Fish Species Present: Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Black Crappie, Yellow Perch, Walleye and pumpkinseed.
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Rock Island Ponds (187 Acres)
Fish Species Present: Largemouth Bass, Bluegill.
Rock Island ponds: Bordering the town of Rock Island, these year-round waters are managed primarily for bass and bluegill. A rehabilitation was done a few years ago to remove stunted perch and sunfish that were limiting growth of bass and bluegill. Unfortunately, illegal re-introductions have been made, and bass/bluegill populations are growing slowly, but should offer limited catches of bass over 12 inches and bluegill 7 to 8 inches. Catchable-size (10 inches) rainbow trout are stocked annually in March and just prior to Free Fishing Weekend in June. Expect fair rainbow fishing this year.
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Rock Island Pool (1735 Acres)
Elevation 605ft. Fish Species Present: Smallmouth Bass, Walleye.
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Rufus Woods Lake (Chief Jo Pool) (7800 Acres)
Fish Species Present: Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Perch, Walleye and Brown Bullhead.
This is a long stretch of the Columbia River between Grand Coulee Dam and Chief Joseph Dam.
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