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Fishing in Lincoln County, Washington
County seat: Davenport. Population 10,876.
- 11lake pages
- 2launches
- 4river pages
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Lincoln County, Washington
Sizing up Lincoln County before the drive out
Lincoln County numbered 10,876 residents in 2020; its commissioners meet in Davenport. The 2026 WDFW trout plants report files its plantings here under WDFW Region 1. Part of Columbia River lies on the state line, where the border-water rule applies.
Lake Roosevelt leads the 11 paged lakes inside the county, which add up to 91,407 acres. Runs of salmon or steelhead show on WDFW maps for Columbia River, Spokane River and Sanpoil River. Count 2 boat launches across the county, split as 2 WDFW. Without a boat there are 7 shore or access sites on the WDFW map, and 3 include a pier.
11lake pages
2boat launches
4river pages
2shops listed
Census 2020 population; WDFW Fish Washington lake layers, WDFW facilities and State Parks launch layers (WDFW GIS); WDFW marine areas; retrieved October 31, 2026.
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Where to put in across Lincoln County, pinned
WDFW and State Parks launch layers, WDFW facilities, WDFW lake points, NHD river midpoints and WDFW marine area points. Checked November 2026.
Lakes
Lowland and alpine lakes spread over Lincoln County
| Lake | Acres | Launches | WDFW program | Fish WDFW maps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Roosevelt | 83,988 | 0 | Mixed species – Trout emphasis | rainbow trout, brown trout, brook trout |
| Lake Spokane | 4,748 | 4 | Mixed species – Trout emphasis | rainbow trout, brown trout, kokanee |
| Sprague Lake | 1,760 | 1 | Mixed species – Warmwater emphasis | rainbow trout, largemouth bass, brown bullhead |
| Coffee Pot Lake | 311 | 0 | Mixed species – Trout emphasis | rainbow trout, largemouth bass, brown bullhead |
| Fishtrap Lake | 191 | 1 | Trout emphasis | rainbow trout |
| Pacific Lake | 122 | 0 | Trout emphasis | rainbow trout |
| Fourth Of July Lake | 101 | 1 | Trout emphasis | rainbow trout |
| Deer Springs Lake | 62 | 0 | Mixed species – Trout emphasis | rainbow trout, brown trout, largemouth bass |
| Lower Twin Lakes | 49 | 0 | Mixed species – Warmwater emphasis | rainbow trout, largemouth bass, brown bullhead |
| Upper Twin Lakes | 41 | 0 | Mixed species – Trout emphasis | rainbow trout, largemouth bass, brown bullhead |
| Z Lake | 35 | 0 | Trout emphasis | rainbow trout |
WDFW Fish Washington lowland and high lake layers (surface acres as published, management emphasis, mapped species); WDFW publishes no lake depths in these layers. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
Species
The species tally for water around Lincoln County
Each bar is a tally of waters inside 50 miles of Davenport naming the fish, with rainbow trout first.
Species mapped in the WDFW Fish Washington layers, WDFW state records and the 2026 WDFW trout plants, counted per water page within 50 miles; not a survey.
Rivers
Current-bearing water through Lincoln County
- Columbia RiverSWIFD lists chinook, chum and coho, 8 WDFW shore or access sites, 6 USGS gauges, 728 mi in Washington
- Spokane RiverSWIFD lists kokanee and steelhead trout, 3 USGS gauges, 100 mi in Washington
- Sanpoil RiverSWIFD lists kokanee and steelhead trout, 1 USGS gauge, 72 mi in Washington
- Crab Creek3 WDFW shore or access sites, 3 USGS gauges, 149 mi in Washington
USGS stage and flow across Lincoln County
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Crab Creek At Irby, Wa | 0 cfs, 0.39 ft gage height | Nov 12 6:30 pm |
| Wilson Creek Below Corbett Draw Near Almira, Wa | 0 cfs, 3.24 ft gage height | Nov 12 6:30 pm |
| Coal Creek At Mohler, Wa | 0 cfs, 0.66 ft gage height | Nov 12 6:30 pm |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Nov 12, 2026 7:33 pm ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
USGS NHD flowlines and Washington lengths, WDFW SWIFD salmon and steelhead distribution, WDFW and State Parks launches, USGS gauges; retrieved October 31, 2026.
Stocking
Hatchery rainbows and cutthroat in Lincoln County
WDFW logged 2 trout plants in Lincoln County so far in 2026, 8,515 fish across 1 water.
- Fishtrap LakeRainbow, 8,015 fish at 2.5 per pound, March 11, 2026, Spokane Hatchery
- Fishtrap LakeRainbow, 500 fish at 0.33 per pound, March 6, 2026, Spokane Hatchery
WDFW Trout Plants report (rows January 2 to October 27, 2026), read October 31, 2026; newest plants first.
Access
WDFW and State Parks ramps in Lincoln County
- Fishtrap Lake boat launchFishtrap Lake, WDFW, 1 ramp, concrete surface, Discover Pass
- Fourth of July Lake boat launchFourth Of July Lake, WDFW, 1 ramp, unimproved surface surface, Discover Pass
2 of the listed ramps sit on land where a Discover Pass is required for parking.
Lincoln County shore fishing on WDFW maps (7)
- Coffee Pot Lake fishing piershore fishing site, Public dock, unimproved foot paths provide additional shore
- Fishtrap Lake shore accessshore fishing site, Limited shore fishing, unimproved foot paths provide additio
- Lower Twin Lake on Upper Twin Lakesshore fishing site, Trails provide additional shore fishing on BLM property
- Pacific Lake fishing piershore fishing site, Public dock, unimproved foot paths along north shore on BLM
- Upper Twin Lake fishing piershore fishing site, Public dock, unimproved foot paths around lake provide addit
- Z Lakeshore fishing site, Road provides walk-in access from Tefford South Rd, entire s
- Z Lake near Harringtonshore fishing site, Trail provides walk-in access from Tefford South Rd, entire
WDFW Facilities layer (boat launches, piers, shore sites) and the State Parks boat launch layer; retrieved October 31, 2026. Lanes and per-launch fees are not published in these layers.
Regulations
Washington statewide limits that apply in Lincoln County
Every Lincoln County lake or creek without a Special Rule uses these statewide rows. At 2026-27 WDFW prices, freshwater fishing runs $39.95 for a resident and $115.85 for an out-of-state angler 16 or older. Retained salmon, steelhead, sturgeon and halibut go on a catch record card issued with the license.
| Species | Limit | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Largemouth Bass | No min. size in lakes, ponds, and reservoirs. Only largemouth bass less than 12" may be retained, except 1 over 17" may be retained. Daily limit 5. | Lakes, ponds, and reservoirs: year-round; rivers, streams and beaver ponds: Sat. before Memorial Day through Oct. 31 |
| Largemouth Bass | No size restriction/daily limit in rivers, streams, and beaver ponds. | Lakes, ponds, and reservoirs: year-round; rivers, streams and beaver ponds: Sat. before Memorial Day through Oct. 31 |
| Smallmouth Bass | No min. size in lakes, ponds, and reservoirs. Only 1 smallmouth bass over 14" may be retained. Daily limit 10. | Lakes, ponds, and reservoirs: year-round; rivers, streams and beaver ponds: Sat. before Memorial Day through Oct. 31 |
| Smallmouth Bass | No size restriction/daily limit in rivers, streams, and beaver ponds. | Lakes, ponds, and reservoirs: year-round; rivers, streams and beaver ponds: Sat. before Memorial Day through Oct. 31 |
| Walleye | Min. size 12" in lakes, ponds, and reservoirs. Daily limit 8. Only 1 over 22" may be retained. May be caught, retained, and released alive from a livewell until daily limit is in possession. | Lakes, ponds, and reservoirs: year-round; rivers, streams and beaver ponds: Sat. before Memorial Day through Oct. 31 |
| Walleye | No size restriction/daily limit in rivers, streams, and beaver ponds. | Lakes, ponds, and reservoirs: year-round; rivers, streams and beaver ponds: Sat. before Memorial Day through Oct. 31 |
| Channel Catfish | No min. size in lakes, ponds, and reservoirs. Daily limit 5. | Lakes, ponds, and reservoirs: year-round; rivers, streams and beaver ponds: Sat. before Memorial Day through Oct. 31 |
| Channel Catfish | No min. size/daily limit in rivers, streams, and beaver ponds. | Lakes, ponds, and reservoirs: year-round; rivers, streams and beaver ponds: Sat. before Memorial Day through Oct. 31 |
| Burbot (Freshwater Ling) | No min. size. Daily limit 5. | Lakes, ponds, and reservoirs: year-round; rivers, streams and beaver ponds: Sat. before Memorial Day through Oct. 31 (p.23 general rule for |
| Crappie, Northern Pikeminnow, Peamouth Chub, Perch, Suckers, Sunfish, | No min. size. No daily limit. | Lakes, ponds, and reservoirs: year-round; rivers, streams and beaver ponds: Sat. before Memorial Day through Oct. 31 |
| Grass Carp | Closed unless otherwise listed in Special Rules. | Closed |
| Kokanee | No min. size. Daily limit 10. When fishing with bait, all kokanee that are lawful to possess and are equal to or greater than the minimum size are counted as part of the daily limit whether kept or released. | Lakes, ponds, and reservoirs: year-round; rivers, streams and beaver ponds: Sat. before Memorial Day through Oct. 31 (p.23 general rule for |
| Tiger Muskellunge (Tiger Muskie) | Min. size 50". Daily limit 1. | Lakes, ponds, and reservoirs: year-round; rivers, streams and beaver ponds: Sat. before Memorial Day through Oct. 31 (p.23 general rule for |
| Whitefish | No min. size. Daily limit 15. | Lakes, ponds, and reservoirs: year-round; rivers, streams and beaver ponds: Sat. before Memorial Day through Oct. 31 (p.23 general rule for |
| Steelhead | Release all wild steelhead. Min. size 20". Daily limit 2. Open during salmon or game fish seasons unless as otherwise listed. | Open during salmon or game fish seasons unless as otherwise listed |
| Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout, Golden Trout, Tiger Trout | In rivers, streams, and beaver ponds: Min. size 8". Daily limit 2. | Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31 (statewide river season, p.23) |
Pamphlet Special Rules inside Lincoln County (730)
| Water and reach | Species | Rule |
|---|---|---|
| Crab Creek: from mouth to Morgan Lake Rd. in Sec. 36 | All game fish | Statewide min. size/daily limit. (Sat. before Memorial Day-Sept. 30) |
| Crab Creek: from Morgan Lake Rd. in Sec. 36 to O’Sullivan Dam (including Marsh Units I and II impoundments) | All species | CLOSED WATERS. |
| Crab Creek: from the confluence of the Moses Lake outlets to Sand Dunes Rd. including tributaries | Bluegill | No min. size. Combined limit of bluegill and crappie is 25. (Year-round) |
| Crab Creek: from the confluence of the Moses Lake outlets to Sand Dunes Rd. including tributaries | Crappie | Min. size 9”. Combined limit of bluegill and crappie is 25. (Year-round) |
| Crab Creek: from the confluence of the Moses Lake outlets to Sand Dunes Rd. including tributaries | Yellow perch | No min. size. Daily limit 25. (Year-round) |
| Crab Creek: from the confluence of the Moses Lake outlets to Sand Dunes Rd. including tributaries | Other game fish | Statewide min. size/daily limit for lakes, ponds, and reservoirs apply. (Year-round) |
| Crab Creek: from the fountain buoy and shoreline markers of 150’ down stream of the Alder Street fill to Grant County Rd. 7 NE | Bluegill | Min. size 8”. Daily limit 5. (Year-round) |
| Crab Creek: from the fountain buoy and shoreline markers of 150’ down stream of the Alder Street fill to Grant County Rd. 7 NE | Crappie | Min. size 9”. Daily limit 10. (Year-round) |
| Crab Creek: from the fountain buoy and shoreline markers of 150’ down stream of the Alder Street fill to Grant County Rd. 7 NE | Yellow perch | No min. size. Daily limit 25. (Year-round) |
| Crab Creek: from the fountain buoy and shoreline markers of 150’ down stream of the Alder Street fill to Grant County Rd. 7 NE | Other game fish | Statewide min. size/daily limit for lakes, ponds, and reservoirs apply. (Year-round) |
| Crab Creek: above Grant County Rd. 7 and all tributaries except Goose Creek in the city of Wilbur | All game fish | Statewide min. size/daily limit. (Year-round) |
| Goose Creek: within Wilbur city limits | All game fish | Statewide min. size/daily limit. Open for juvenile anglers, senior anglers and anglers with a disability who possess a designated harvester companion card only. (Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31) |
| Hog Canyon Creek: from mouth to Scroggie Rd. | All species | CLOSED WATERS. |
| Roosevelt Lake Tributaries: between Grand Coulee Dam and the Canadian border except tributaries listed elsewhere in Special Rules | All game fish | Statewide min. size/daily limit. (Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31) |
| Roosevelt Lake Tributaries: between Grand Coulee Dam and the Canadian border except tributaries listed elsewhere in Special Rules | Sturgeon | Closed. (Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31) |
| Coffeepot Lake | All species | Selective gear rules. |
| Coffeepot Lake | Trout | Min. size 18". Daily limit 1. (Mar. 1-Sept. 30) |
| Coffeepot Lake | Crappie | Min. size 9". Daily limit 10. (Mar. 1-Sept. 30) |
| Coffeepot Lake | Other game fish | Statewide min. size/daily limit. (Mar. 1-Sept. 30) |
| Deer Lake: (Deer Springs) | All game fish | Statewide min. size/daily limit. (4th Sat. in Apr.-Sept. 30) |
Limits and seasons as printed in the 2026-2027 Washington Sport Fishing Rules (WDFW pamphlet, in effect July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027), PDF page 27 (pamphlet PDF; eRegulations statewide freshwater page), read October 31, 2026. Special Rules as printed in the 2026-2027 Washington Sport Fishing Rules (WDFW pamphlet, in effect July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027), pamphlet page 63 (pamphlet PDF), read on eRegulations October 31, 2026.
Records
WDFW record entries for Lincoln County
| Species | Weight | Angler | Water | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smallmouth Bass | 8.75 lbs | Ray Wonacott | Columbia River | April 23, 1966 |
| Blue Catfish | 17.75 lbs | Rangle Hawthorne | Columbia River | July 9, 1975 |
| Peamouth | 1.48 lbs | Michael Lane | Columbia River | May 10, 2026 |
| Kokanee (non-anadromous Sockeye Salmon) | 6.25 lbs | Clarence F. Rief | Lake Roosevelt | June 26, 2003 |
| American Shad | 3.85 lbs | Tom Magnuson | Columbia River | June 21, 2005 |
| Largescale Sucker | 8.96 lbs | Kimo Gabriel | Columbia River | March 21, 2026 |
| Lake Whitefish | 7.86 lbs | Gavin Boggs | Lake Roosevelt | Feb. 11, 2023 |
| Mountain Whitefish | 5.13 lbs | Steven Becken | Columbia River | Nov. 30, 1983 |
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) sport fish records list, as of October 31, 2026.
Local help
Gear and guided trips around Lincoln County
Lincoln County counters for tackle and bait
- Seven Bays Marinamarina, Davenport
- Two Rivers Marinamarina, Davenport
Yellow Pages and chain store listings, guide and charter listings (city of business); retrieved October 31, 2026.
Nearby
Close around Lincoln County
Lincoln County communities ranked by size
- Davenportpop. 1,703
Washington county pages surrounding Lincoln County
- Adams County39 miles south
- Spokane County47 miles east
- Grant County55 miles southwest
- Douglas County60 miles west
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Photos
Lakes, rivers and sound close to Lincoln County, pictured
Photo: Bonnie Moreland, Public domain
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Answers
Water in Lincoln County, question by question
Can I launch a drift boat or sled in Lincoln County?
Count 2 launches, run by 2 WDFW.
Which Lincoln County lake comes first on surface acres?
Lake Roosevelt, at 83,988 surface acres in the WDFW layer.
What ends up in the cooler around Lincoln County?
Rainbow trout lead the count of water pages within 50 miles, followed by largemouth bass, yellow perch and brown bullhead.
Where do Lincoln County anglers buy bait and tackle?
Try Seven Bays Marina; the list holds 2.
Are any charter skippers based in Lincoln County?
No charter listing names this county.
Which Washington town runs the business of Lincoln County?
Davenport hosts the county offices.
Which WDFW license does a Lincoln County trip call for?
At 2026-27 WDFW prices, freshwater fishing runs $39.95 for a resident and $115.85 for an out-of-state angler 16 or older.
Which neighbouring county page should Lincoln County anglers open next?
Closest by centre point: Adams County, Spokane County and Grant County.
Which Special Rules apply in Lincoln County?
The 2026-27 pamphlet prints 730 Special Rule entries touching this county, starting with Crab Creek; the table above shows the first ones.
What record weights trace to Lincoln County?
Smallmouth Bass, 8.75 lbs, from Columbia River, Hanford Reach (April 23, 1966).
Is there stocked trout water in Lincoln County?
2 WDFW plants so far in 2026, 8,515 fish; the latest went into Fishtrap Lake on March 11, 2026.
Plan two days of fishing in Lincoln County
Lake pages list ramps, trout plants and WDFW species.