Fishing in Skamania County, Washington
County seat: Stevenson. Population 12,036.
- 18lake pages
- 3launches
- 13river pages
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What Skamania County holds for a rod and a cooler
The seat of Skamania County is Stevenson; at the 2020 Census the county held 12,036 residents. In the WDFW trout plants list the county sits in WDFW Region 5. The state line crosses Lake Bonneville and Columbia River. 57 lakes in the county belong to the WDFW high lakes program.
Of 18 lakes with pages, covering 25,436 acres combined, Lake Bonneville is first by size. Salmon or steelhead are mapped by WDFW in Lewis River, Washougal River, Columbia River and White Salmon River. 3 boat launches appear on the launch layers here (2 State Parks and 1 other agencies). Without a boat there are 6 shore or access sites on the WDFW map, every one a bank site.
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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WDFW and State Parks launch layers, WDFW facilities, WDFW lake points, NHD river midpoints and WDFW marine area points. Checked November 2026.
Lake pages inside Skamania County, largest first
| Lake | Acres | Launches | WDFW program | Fish WDFW maps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Bonneville | 19,452 | 0 | NHD-mapped lake | |
| Swift Reservoir | 4,585 | 0 | Trout emphasis | rainbow trout |
| Coldwater Lake | 773 | 0 | Trout emphasis | rainbow trout |
| Drano Lake | 227 | 1 | NHD-mapped lake | |
| Swift Power Canal | 91 | 0 | Trout emphasis | rainbow trout, coastal cutthroat trout |
| Goose Lake | 74 | 0 | Trout emphasis | rainbow trout, brown trout, brook trout |
| Ashes Lake | 48 | 0 | Warmwater emphasis | largemouth bass, smallmouth bass |
| Council Lake | 44 | 0 | Trout emphasis | rainbow trout, brown trout, brook trout |
| Takhlakh Lake | 33 | 0 | Trout emphasis | rainbow trout, brown trout, brook trout |
| Big Mosquito Lake | 27 | 0 | WDFW high lake, getting started lakes | brook trout, tiger trout |
| Placid Lake | 16 | 0 | WDFW high lake, getting started lakes | coastal cutthroat trout |
| Tunnel Lake | 15 | 0 | Mixed species – Trout emphasis | rainbow trout, largemouth bass, yellow perch |
| Thomas Lake | 11 | 0 | WDFW high lake, getting started lakes | brook trout, coastal cutthroat trout, rainbow trout |
| Clear Lake (Skamania County) | 11 | 0 | WDFW high lake, getting started lakes | coastal cutthroat trout, rainbow trout |
| Kidney Lake | 10 | 0 | Trout emphasis | |
| Island Lake (Skamania County) | 10 | 0 | WDFW high lake, getting started lakes | |
| Little Ash Lake | 6 | 0 | Mixed species – Trout emphasis | rainbow trout, brown bullhead, bluegill |
| Sahalee-Tyee Lake | 6 | 0 | WDFW high lake, getting started lakes | coastal cutthroat 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.
Fish counted on lake pages by Skamania County
Lake and bay pages out to 50 miles from Stevenson were counted by species, and rainbow trout leads.
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.
Smaller and backcountry lakes in Skamania County
These 52 lakes of Skamania County appear in the WDFW layers or NHD without a guide yet.
| Water | Acres | WDFW program | Nearest town |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elk Lake | 27 | WDFW high lake, fish stocking | Morton |
| Upper Venus Lake | 22 | WDFW high lake, fish stocking | Morton |
| Hanaford Lake | 22 | WDFW high lake, fish stocking | Morton |
| Horseshoe Lake (Skamania County) | 21 | WDFW high lake, fish stocking | Morton |
| Olallie Lake | 14 | WDFW high lake, fish stocking | Morton |
| Steamboat Lake | 13 | WDFW high lake, fish stocking | Carson |
| Blue Lake (Skamania County) | 13 | WDFW high lake, fish stocking | Morton |
| Elk Lake | 12 | WDFW high lake, fish stocking | Carson |
| Tradedollar Lake | 12 | WDFW high lake, fish stocking | Morton |
| Blue Lake (Skamania County) | 12 | WDFW high lake, fish stocking | Carson |
| Chain of Lakes | 11 | WDFW high lake, fish stocking | Morton |
| Meta Lake | 10 | WDFW high lake, overabundant lakes | Morton |
| Wood Lake | 10 | WDFW high lake, fish stocking | Carson |
| Bear Lake (Skamania County) | 8 | WDFW high lake, fish stocking | Carson |
| Mouse Lake | 8 | WDFW high lake, fish stocking | Morton |
| Strawberry Lake | 8 | WDFW high lake, overabundant lakes | Morton |
| Soda Peaks Lake | 7 | WDFW high lake, fish stocking | Carson |
| Lake Wapiki | 7 | WDFW high lake, fish stocking | Carson |
| South Camp Lake | 6 | WDFW high lake, fish stocking | Carson |
| Lemei Lake | 6 | WDFW high lake, fish stocking | Carson |
| Deep Lake (Skamania County) | 6 | WDFW high lake, fish stocking | Carson |
| Deer Lake (Skamania County) | 5 | WDFW high lake, fish stocking | Carson |
| Eunice Lake | 5 | WDFW high lake, fish stocking | Carson |
| Blue Lake (Skamania County) | 4 | WDFW high lake, fish stocking | Stevenson |
| Island Lake (Skamania County) | 4 | WDFW high lake, fish stocking | White Salmon |
| Brader Lake | 4 | WDFW high lake, fish stocking | Carson |
| O'Conner Lake | 4 | WDFW high lake, getting started lakes | Morton |
| Fish – Little Lake | 4 | WDFW high lake, fish stocking | Carson |
| Steamboat – Little Lake | 4 | WDFW high lake, fish stocking | Carson |
| Lake Kwaddis | 3 | WDFW high lake, fish stocking | Carson |
| Lake Comcomly | 3 | WDFW high lake, fish stocking | Carson |
| Toke-Tie Lake | 3 | WDFW high lake, fish stocking | Carson |
| Toke-Tie Pot Lake | 3 | WDFW high lake, fish stocking | Carson |
| Rock Creek Lake | 3 | WDFW high lake, fish stocking | Stevenson |
| Cultus Lake | 3 | WDFW high lake, fish stocking | Carson |
| Dee Lake | 3 | WDFW high lake, fish stocking | Carson |
| Heather Lake (Skamania County) | 2 | WDFW high lake, fish stocking | Carson |
| Intermittent Lake | 2 | WDFW high lake, fish stocking | Carson |
| Harty Lake | 2 | WDFW high lake, fish stocking | Carson |
| Pemi Lake | 2 | WDFW high lake, fish stocking | Stevenson |
| Rock Lake | 2 | WDFW high lake, fish stocking | Carson |
| Naha Lake | 2 | WDFW high lake, fish stocking | Carson |
| Bernice Lake | 2 | WDFW high lake, fish stocking | White Salmon |
| Ice House Lake | 2 | Mixed species – Trout emphasis | Stevenson |
| Morning Mirror Lake | 2 | WDFW high lake, fish stocking | Stevenson |
| Lava Lakes | 2 | WDFW high lake, fish stocking | Stevenson |
| Moon Lake | 2 | WDFW high lake, fish stocking | Stevenson |
| Delia Lake | 1 | WDFW high lake, fish stocking | Carson |
| Dry Creek Beaver Pond | 1 | WDFW high lake, fish stocking | Carson |
| Tombstone Lake | 1 | WDFW high lake, fish stocking | Carson |
| Rock – Little Lake | 1 | WDFW high lake, fish stocking | Carson |
| Blue – Little Lake | 1 | WDFW high lake, fish stocking | Stevenson |
WDFW Fish Washington lowland and high lake layers and USGS NHD lake outlines, retrieved October 31, 2026.
Salmon streams and trout creeks in Skamania County
- Lewis RiverSWIFD lists chinook, chum and coho, 2 mapped launches, 3 WDFW shore or access sites, 3 USGS gauges, 91 mi in Washington
- Washougal RiverSWIFD lists chinook, chum and coho, 1 mapped launch, 3 WDFW shore or access sites, 33 mi in Washington
- Columbia RiverSWIFD lists chinook, chum and coho, 8 WDFW shore or access sites, 6 USGS gauges, 728 mi in Washington
- White Salmon RiverSWIFD lists chinook, coho and steelhead trout, 1 USGS gauge, 45 mi in Washington
- East Fork Lewis RiverSWIFD lists chinook, chum and coho, 3 WDFW shore or access sites, 1 USGS gauge, 43 mi in Washington
- Green River (Cowlitz County)SWIFD lists chinook, chum and coho, 37 mi in Washington
- North Fork Toutle RiverSWIFD lists chinook, chum and coho, 1 USGS gauge, 37 mi in Washington
- Wind RiverSWIFD lists chinook, coho and steelhead trout, 35 mi in Washington
- South Fork Toutle RiverSWIFD lists chinook, chum and coho, 1 WDFW shore or access site, 32 mi in Washington
- Little White Salmon RiverSWIFD lists chinook, coho and steelhead trout, 23 mi in Washington
- West Fork Washougal RiverSWIFD lists chinook, coho and steelhead trout, 12 mi in Washington
- Cispus River1 USGS gauge, 42 mi in Washington
- Muddy River1 USGS gauge, 18 mi in Washington
Unpaged creeks of Skamania County (3)
- Duncan Creek1 WDFW shore or access site, 8 mi in Washington
- Little Wind RiverSWIFD lists chinook, coho and steelhead trout, 8 mi in Washington
- Woodard Creek2 mapped launches, 6 mi in Washington
Streamgages reporting from Skamania County
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Lewis River Above Muddy River Near Cougar, Wa | 362 cfs, 1.33 ft gage height | Nov 12 9:30 pm |
| Muddy River Below Clear Creek Near Cougar, Wa | 180 cfs, 14.33 ft gage height | Nov 12 11:00 pm |
| Columbia River At Stevenson, Wa | 76.67 ft gage height | Nov 12 11:20 pm |
| Spirit Lake Tunnel Outlet Nr Spirit Lake, Wa | 1.05 ft gage height | Nov 12 11:00 pm |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Nov 12, 2026 11:32 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.
2026 trout plants recorded in Skamania County
Skamania County received 83,298 hatchery trout in 21 plants this year, spread over 8 waters.
- Swift Power CanalRainbow, 1,400 fish at 1.2 per pound, June 29, 2026, Merwin Hatchery
- Council LakeRainbow, 3,000 fish at 2.2 per pound, June 23, 2026, Goldendale Hatchery
- Takhlakh LakeRainbow, 100 fish at 0.12 per pound, June 17, 2026, Goldendale Hatchery
- Takhlakh LakeRainbow, 100 fish at 0.33 per pound, June 17, 2026, Goldendale Hatchery
- Takhlakh LakeRainbow, 3,000 fish at 2.5 per pound, June 16, 2026, Goldendale Hatchery
- Goose LakeRainbow, 3,000 fish at 2.3 per pound, June 10, 2026, Goldendale Hatchery
- Swift Power CanalRainbow, 2,100 fish at 1.54 per pound, June 8, 2026, Merwin Hatchery
- Goose LakeRainbow, 3,000 fish at 2.5 per pound, May 27, 2026, Goldendale Hatchery
- Goose LakeRainbow, 2,000 fish at 1.86 per pound, May 27, 2026, Vancouver Hatchery
- Goose LakeRainbow, 3,000 fish at 2.44 per pound, May 26, 2026, Goldendale Hatchery
- Goose LakeCutthroat, 198 fish at 1 per pound, May 21, 2026, Skamania Hatchery
- Swift Power CanalRainbow, 3,500 fish at 2.5 per pound, May 20, 2026, Speelyai Hatchery
WDFW Trout Plants report (rows January 2 to October 27, 2026), read October 31, 2026; newest plants first.
Where boats slide in across Skamania County
- Beacon Rock boat launch on Woodard CreekWoodard Creek, State Parks, Discover Pass
- Drano Lake boat launchDrano Lake, Skamania County, 1 ramp, concrete surface
- Beacon Rock boat launch on Woodard CreekWoodard Creek, State Parks, Discover Pass
Plan on a Discover Pass at 2 of the launches listed.
WDFW piers and access points, Skamania County (6)
- Steel Bridge on Washougal Riverwater access area
- Bachmanaccess point (no launch)
- Icehouse Lakeshore fishing site, Gravel parking area, 500 feet of shoreline along HWY 14, roa
- Kidney Lake shore accessaccess point (no launch)
- Nellie Corser on Duncan Creekaccess point (no launch)
- Swift Reservoir shore accessshore fishing site, 2500 feet of shore fishing east of the boat ramp, 1000 feet
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.
Tackle stores closest to Skamania County
- Sportsman's Warehouse Vancouversporting goods store, Vancouver, 32 miles
- Sportsman's Warehouse Kelsosporting goods store, Kelso, 57 miles
Yellow Pages and chain store listings; straight-line miles from Stevenson for shops with an exact point.
Daily limits and seasons for Skamania County water
Lakes and streams in Skamania County follow the statewide freshwater rows below unless the pamphlet prints a Special Rule for the water. Anyone 16 or older needs a Washington Freshwater license, priced at $39.95 for residents and $115.85 for nonresidents in 2026-27. Salmon, steelhead, sturgeon and halibut also need a free catch record card, filled in as each fish is kept.
| 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) |
Skamania County lakes and streams under Special Rules (926)
| Water and reach | Species | Rule |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Lake Creek | All species | Selective gear rules. |
| Blue Lake Creek | All game fish | Statewide min. size/daily limit. (Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31) |
| Canyon Creek | Trout | Min. size 8”. Daily limit 5. (Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31) |
| Canyon Creek | Other game fish | Statewide min. size/daily limit. (Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31) |
| Green River: from mouth to 400’ or posted markers below Toutle Hatchery rack site CRC (565) | All species | Columbia River Salmon and Steelhead Endorsement (CRSSE) required for salmon and steelhead fishing (ages 15 and older). |
| Green River: from mouth to 400’ or posted markers below Toutle Hatchery rack site CRC (565) | All species | Selective gear rules, except barbed hooks are allowed. (Sat. before Memorial Day-July 31) |
| Green River: from mouth to 400’ or posted markers below Toutle Hatchery rack site CRC (565) | All species | Night closure. Anti-snagging rule. (Sept. 1-Oct. 31) |
| Green River: from mouth to 400’ or posted markers below Toutle Hatchery rack site CRC (565) | All species | Selective gear rules, except barbed hooks are allowed. (Dec. 1-Mar. 15) |
| Green River: from mouth to 400’ or posted markers below Toutle Hatchery rack site CRC (565) | Trout | Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout. (Sat. before Memorial Day-Mar. 15) |
| Green River: from mouth to 400’ or posted markers below Toutle Hatchery rack site CRC (565) | Other game fish | Statewide min. size/daily limit. (Sat. before Memorial Day-Mar. 15) |
| Green River: from mouth to 400’ or posted markers below Toutle Hatchery rack site CRC (565) | Salmon | Min. size 12”. Daily limit 6. Up to 3 adults may be retained. Release all salmon other than hatchery coho. (Aug. 1-Nov. 30) |
| Green River: from 400’ or posted markers below the salmon hatchery rack upstream to the salmon hatchery rack CRC (565) | All species | Columbia River Salmon and Steelhead Endorsement (CRSSE) required for salmon and steelhead fishing (ages 15 and older). |
| Green River: from 400’ or posted markers below the salmon hatchery rack upstream to the salmon hatchery rack CRC (565) | All species | Selective gear rules, except barbed hooks are allowed. (Sat. before Memorial Day-July 31) |
| Green River: from 400’ or posted markers below the salmon hatchery rack upstream to the salmon hatchery rack CRC (565) | All species | CLOSED WATERS – from 400’ or posted markers below and above the salmon hatchery rack (when installed in the river.). (Year-round) |
| Green River: from 400’ or posted markers below the salmon hatchery rack upstream to the salmon hatchery rack CRC (565) | All species | Selective gear rules, except barbed hooks are allowed. (Dec. 1-Mar. 15) |
| Green River: from 400’ or posted markers below the salmon hatchery rack upstream to the salmon hatchery rack CRC (565) | Trout | Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout. (Sat. before Memorial Day-Mar. 15) |
| Green River: from 400’ or posted markers below the salmon hatchery rack upstream to the salmon hatchery rack CRC (565) | Other game fish | Statewide min. size/daily limit. (Sat. before Memorial Day-Mar. 15) |
| Green River: from 400’ or posted markers below the salmon hatchery rack upstream to the salmon hatchery rack CRC (565) | Salmon | Min. size 12”. Daily limit 6. Up to 3 adults including no more than 1 Chinook may be retained. Release all salmon other than hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho. (Aug. 1-Nov. 30) |
| Green River: from hatchery rack upstream 400’ or posted markers CRC (566) | All species | Columbia River Salmon and Steelhead Endorsement (CRSSE) required for salmon and steelhead fishing (ages 15 and older). |
| Green River: from hatchery rack upstream 400’ or posted markers CRC (566) | All species | Selective gear rules, except barbed hooks are allowed. (Sat. before Memorial Day-July 31) |
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 49 (pamphlet PDF), read on eRegulations October 31, 2026.
WDFW records from water around Skamania 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 |
| Steelhead, winter-run | 32.75 lbs | Gene Maygra | East Fork Lewis River | April 14, 1980 |
| American Shad | 3.85 lbs | Tom Magnuson | Columbia River | June 21, 2005 |
| Largescale Sucker | 8.96 lbs | Kimo Gabriel | Columbia River | March 21, 2026 |
| 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.
Next-door places for Skamania County anglers
Places to sleep in Skamania County
- Carsonpop. 2,323
- Stevensonpop. 1,491
- North Bonnevillepop. 1,397
Counties ringing Skamania County
- Clark County31 miles southwest
- Cowlitz County37 miles west
- Lewis County43 miles northwest
- Klickitat County57 miles east
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Sorting out the details of fishing Skamania County
Do WDFW or State Parks run ramps in Skamania County?
The agency layers hold 3 launches: 2 State Parks and 1 other agencies.
What is the largest lake by acreage in Skamania County?
Lake Bonneville, at 19,452 surface acres in the WDFW layer.
What do Washington anglers catch around Skamania County?
Rainbow trout lead the count of water pages within 50 miles, followed by coastal cutthroat trout, bluegill and brown bullhead.
Can I find a fly shop or bait counter in Skamania County?
The listings place every shop outside the county.
Which charter businesses list an address in Skamania County?
Skippers in the listings work from other counties.
Where do the Skamania County commissioners meet?
Look for the courthouse in Stevenson.
Is a Freshwater license enough for Skamania County?
Anyone 16 or older needs a Washington Freshwater license, priced at $39.95 for residents and $115.85 for nonresidents in 2026-27.
Which Washington counties share a border with Skamania County?
Clark County, Cowlitz County and Lewis County lie closest.
Does WDFW set special limits anywhere in Skamania County?
The 2026-27 pamphlet prints 926 Special Rule entries touching this county, starting with Blue Lake Creek; the table above shows the first ones.
What record fish has Skamania County water produced?
Smallmouth Bass, 8.75 lbs, from Columbia River, Hanford Reach (April 23, 1966).
Which Skamania County lakes get hatchery trout?
21 WDFW plants so far in 2026, 83,298 fish; the latest went into Swift Power Canal on June 29, 2026.
Plan a Washington day on Skamania County water
Ramp pages give agency, surface and directions.