Lakes in Okanogan County
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Aeneas Lake (27 acres)
This small lake about 3-1/2 miles south of Tonasket has rainbow and brown trout. Expect these to run from 12 to18 inches. Fishing will be excellent this year. Fly-fishing only is the rule here, and use of motors is prohibited. Car-topped boats can be launched and toilets are available. Open season is from the last Saturday in April through October 31.
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Alta Lake (184 acres)
Anglers can expect good fishing for rainbow trout at this lake a little over two miles southwest of Pateros. Public access areas, a state park, and a private resort provide facilities. Last Saturday in April through September 30 season.
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Barnsley Lake
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Beaver Lakes
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Big Twin Lake (79 acres)
Fishing should be good for chunky rainbows here, plus some Lahontan cutthroat. This lake, located about two miles south of Winthrop, has selective gear rules, except electric motors are allowed. A resort and public access with toilets are available. Last Saturday in April through October 31 season.
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Black Lake
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Black Pine Lake
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Blue Lake (160 acres)
Located in the Sinlahekin Valley, this lake is expected to provide excellent fishing for rainbow and brown trout running from 12 to 18 inches. There is a 1-fish daily limit, and selective gear rules are in effect, except electric motors are allowed. A graveled launch and toilets are available. Open season is from the last Saturday in April through October 31. Disabled accessibility - Level 2. 3 WCTs, lgs.
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Blue Lake
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Bonaparte Lake (167 acres)
Elevation 3554ft. Max Depth 109ft.
About 18 miles northeast of Tonasket, this year-round lake has kokanee, rainbows, lake trout (mackinaw), brook trout and Smallmouth Bass. A resort is available, plus a fishing pier at the USFS campground.
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Bonner Lake (15.7 Acres)
Elevation 2250ft. Max Depth 32ft. Fish Species Present: Largemouth Bass and Black Crappie.
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Booher Lake (16 Acres)
Elevation 967ft. Max Depth 35ft. Fish Species Present: Largemouth Bass.
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Buck Lake (15.3 Acres)
Elevation 3247ft. Max Depth 25ft. Fish Species Present: Largemouth Bass and Brown Bullhead.
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Buckskin Lake
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Buffalo Lake
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Buzzard Lake
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Campbell Lake
Campbell Lake (11 acres) and Davis Lake (39 acres): These small lakes southeast of Winthop (six and four miles, respectively) have a fall and winter "catch-and-keep" fishery, opening September 1 and running through March 31. Effective May 1, 2000, they will open with a spring catch-and-release only season running from May 1 through August 31, when the standard fall/winter season opens. Both lakes provide good fall trout fishing, but occasionally experience winter fish mortality. During mild winters fish survive well and grow rapidly, sufficient to provide recreational opportunities in late spring.
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Chopaka Lake (149 acres)
This is a fly-fishing-only lake. It's 6 miles north of Loomis has special catch limit and gear regulations.So check your reg's. Fishing is sometimes slow and road access poor early in the season. It's accessible with car-topped boats and has toilets and camping. Last Saturday in April through October 31 season. My son has seen some big fish in this lake.
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Conconully Lake (273 acres)
Elevation 2324ft. Max Depth 109ft.
Has rainbows running 9 to 10 inches, plus some larger carry-overs.There also is Cutthroat and smallmouth Bass. Graveled boat launches with toilets are available. Located near the town of Conconully, this lake was formerly called Salmon Lake. Open last Saturday in April to October 31.
This lake is just past conconully reservoir and on the opposite side of the road. Conconully Lake and Conconully Reservoir are located off State Rt. 215 near the town of Conconully.
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Conconully Campgrounds and RV Services
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Conconully Reservior (450 acres)
This reservoir by the town of Conconully offers good fishing for rainbows averaging 9 to 10 inches. Also Cutthroat and smallmouth Bass. Water level fluctuations may affect success. Boat launches, toilets and a resort are available. Open regular fishing season from the last Saturday in April through October 31.
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Conners Lake
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Copper Lake
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Cougar Lake
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Crater Lake
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Crawfish Lake
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Crumbacher Lake (6 Acres)
Elevation 950ft. Max Depth 35ft. Fish Species Present: Largemouth Bass.
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Davis Lake
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Dibble Lake
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Duck Lake (29.1 Acres)
Elevation 1241ft. Max Depth 65ft. Fish Species Present: Largemouth Bass and Black Crappie.
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Duffy Lake
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Eight Mile Creek
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Ell Lake
Ell Lake (21 acres): Fishing prospects are good for rainbow trout in the 12-inch range, and a large percentage of carry-overs. Low water levels have caused problems in the past, but the situation is vastly improved now. The excellent trout fishery is maintained by using an aerator to provide oxygen for the fish during both summer and winter. This small lake 16 miles southeast of Tonasket has selective gear rules and a one-trout limit. A boat launch and toilets are available. Open season is from the last Saturday in April through October 31.
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Fawn Lake
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Fish Lake (102 acres)
Expect rainbow trout averaging 10 to 11 inches, plus a fair number of larger carry-overs. Two public access areas with launches and toilets are provided. Fish Lake is about 4-1/2 miles northeast of Conconully. Open season is from the last Saturday in April through September 30. Disabled accessibility - Level 3. WCT south side, dp, two WCTs, east side gravel, dirt areas.
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Forde Lake (24 acres)
Located on the Sinlahekin Wildlife Area south of Loomis, this lake is populated with wild brook trout. Open season is from the last Saturday in April through October 31. Disabled accessibility - Level 2. WCT, lgs.
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Fry Lake (10 Acres)
Elevation 1242ft. Max Depth 48ft. Fish Species Present: Largemouth Bass and Black Crappie.
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Gold Lakes
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Green Lakes (54 acres)
These two lakes (Green and Lower Green) located about five miles northwest of Omak have a winter "catch-and-keep" season running from December 1 through March 31. In addition, new regulations effective May 1, 2000, allow catch-and-release fishing from April 1 through November 30. Fishing should be good for 10- to 14-inch rainbow trout. Green Lake (45 acres) has a boat launch and toilets. Disabled accessibility level 3, WCT with steep access. Little Green Lake (9 acres, also called Lower Green Lake) also has level 3 disabled accessibility, with WCT, dirt paths, sloped.
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Hess Lake
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High Lakes
High lakes: There are over 125 high elevation lakes in Okanogan County. Most are stocked with trout or have naturally-reproducing populations. Fishing is excellent July through October. Cutthroat are the main catch, but rainbows and brook trout are also available. Many of these lakes can be located on an Okanogan National Forest map.
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Horseshoe Lake
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Indian Dan Lake (13.8 Acres)
Elevation 1500ft. Max Depth 25ft. Fish Species Present: Lasrgemouth Bass and Bluegill.
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Leader Lake (Reservior) (159 acres)
This lake 4-1/4 miles west of Okanogan was rehabilitated in fall of 1998. Catchable rainbow trout will be stocked prior to opening day, and fair fishing is expected for the opener. Boat launches, toilets, and camping available. Open season from the last Saturday in April through October 31.
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Little Twin Lake (23 acres)
Located about two miles south of Winthrop, Little Twin has a special winter season; check the regulations pamphlet for details. Fishing should be good for 11-inch rainbows, with some carry-overs to 16 inches. There is an access area with boat launch.
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Lost Lake
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Louis Lake
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Lyman Lake
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Marple Lake
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McGinnis Lake
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Moccasin Lake
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Molson Lake
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Omak Lake
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Osoyoos Lake (2036 Acres)
Elevation 911ft.
Osoyoos Lake (5,723 acres, 2,036 of which are in the U.S.): Anglers can expect low catches of naturally-reproducing rainbows and kokanee. Trout to 14 inches and larger can be caught, with kokanee running 10 to 14 inches. This lake also offers some good largemouth and smallmouth bass, and Black Crappie fishing during the spring and summer, and good yellow perch fishing in winter. Open year-round. State park facilities are available.
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Opal Lakes
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Palmer Lake (2,063 acres)
Elevation 1145ft. Max Depth 91ft.
Smallmouth bass provide some excellent action. A slot limit for bass is in place; please check the regulations pamphlet for details. This year-round water 4-1/2 miles north of Loomis also offers kokanee, largemouth bass,Smallmouth Bass, yellow perch, Black crappie, and burbot, with the latter being primarily a winter fishery. Both numbers and size of burbot have declined. The statewide burbot catch limit has been reduced to five fish. Northern pikeminnows (squawfish) are present too. BLM and DNR campgrounds and toilets are available at each end of the lake.
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Patterson Lake (130 acres)
Although Patterson is sometimes a slow starter, anglers can expect fair to good early season action on rainbows 8 to 9 inches, with a few eastern brook trout and some carry-over rainbows up to 15 inches. Open season is from the last Saturday in April through October 31. A resort, plus public access with toilets and a launch are available at this popular lake in the Methow Wildlife Area.
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Pearrygin Lake (212 acres)
Expect good fishing for 9- to 10-inch rainbow trout in this Methow Wildlife Area lake. Open season is from the last Saturday in April through September 30. State park facilities and a public access with launch and toilets are available. Disabled accessibility Level 2 at state park, with accessible camping sites.
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Proctor Lake
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Ramon Lakes
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Rat Lake (63 acres)
This lake 5-1/2 miles north of Brewster has a special winter season; check the regulations pamphlet for details. Fishing should remain good this year for 11- to 16-inch rainbow trout. There is a boat launch, but access may be a problem, as the road is not plowed.
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Remmel Lake
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Rock Lakes
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Round Lake
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Rowel Lake
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Salmon Lake
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San Poil River
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Sasse Lake
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Schallow Pond
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Scheelite Lake
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Sidley Lake (116 acres)
Sidley is located near Molson, less than a mile from the Canadian border. It should provide good quality rainbows in the 12- to 13-inch range, with carry-overs up to 18 inches. An aerator is maintained, so improved trout survival should mean better fishing. Open year-round.
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Silvernail Lake (6 Acres)
Elevation 1000ft. Max Depth 17ft. Fish Species Present:Largemouth Bass.
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Spectacle Lake (314 acres)
Spectacle's rainbow trout should range from 11 to 16 inches and provide good fishing. This lake has also been selected to receive a bonus plant of large triploid rainbow trout (averaging 1-1/2 pounds apiece). These sterile fish can grow to trophy size if not harvested. The season opens March 1 and runs through July 31. Three resorts and a public access with toilets and launch are available on this popular lake nine miles northwest of Tonasket.
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Starzman Lakes
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Stevens Lake (12 Acres)
Elevation 2260ft. Fish Species Present: Black Crappie.
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Sugarloaf Lake
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Summit Lake
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Turner Lake
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Twin Lakes
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Varden Lake
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Wannacut Lake (411 acres)
This beautiful lake near Oroville is expected to be fair for rainbow trout on the opener. The best fishing occurs in May and June for 12- to 16-inch fish. Open season is from the last Saturday in April through October 31. A resort and public access with toilets and launch are available.
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Washburn Island Pond (150 acres)
This lake contains good populations of largemouth bass, bluegill, Pumpkinseed and Brown Bullhead. with a slot limit on bass; please check the regulations pamphlet for details. The season runs April 1 to September 30, and both a state freshwater license and Colville tribal fishing license are required. The boat launch has been upgraded, and toilets and parking facilities are available.
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Wells Reservior (4850 Acres)
Fish Species Present: Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Black Crappie and Pumpkinseed Sunfish.
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Whitestone Lake (169.6 acres)
Elevation 1250ft. Max Depth 26ft.
Located 5-1/2 miles north of Tonasket, this year-round lake is one of the most important warmwater fisheries in Okanogan County. It offers good fishing for largemouth bass during the summer months. Crappie fishing has declined drastically since the illegal introduction of Pumpkinseed sunfish and Yellow perch, neither of which offer acceptable size for most anglers. A slot limit is in effect on bass; please check the regulations pamphlet. Well-developed access with launch and toilets available. Disabled accessibility - Level 2. WCT, Blk Tpa, level, camping available.
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