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Fishing in Stevens County, Washington
County seat: Colville. Population 46,445.
- 28lake pages
- 12launches
- 7river pages
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Stevens County, Washington
Stevens County from a Washington angler's seat
Census takers counted 46,445 people across Stevens County in 2020, and county government sits in Colville. Stocking rows for the county carry the WDFW Region 1 label in the WDFW report. A neighbouring state holds part of Columbia River and Similkameen River (Whatcom County).
28 lakes here carry a full page, together 92,626 acres, the biggest being Lake Roosevelt. WDFW distribution maps place salmon or steelhead runs in Columbia River, Spokane River, Colville River and Little Spokane River. Boaters get 12 boat launches from the agency layers, managed by 10 WDFW, 1 State Parks and 1 other agencies. The WDFW layer shows 37 shore or access sites for fishing on foot; 10 are piers.
28lake pages
12boat launches
7river 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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Pins for every mapped launch across Stevens County
WDFW and State Parks launch layers, WDFW facilities, WDFW lake points, NHD river midpoints and WDFW marine area points. Checked November 2026.
Lakes
Which lakes in Stevens County earned their own guide
| 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 |
| Deer Lake (Stevens County) | 1,146 | 3 | Mixed species – Trout emphasis | rainbow trout, brook trout, kokanee |
| Loon Lake | 1,086 | 1 | Mixed species – Trout emphasis | rainbow trout, tiger trout, kokanee |
| Waitts Lake | 470 | 1 | Mixed species – Trout emphasis | rainbow trout, brown trout, largemouth bass |
| Lake Thomas | 209 | 0 | Mixed species – Trout emphasis | rainbow trout, brook trout, tiger trout |
| Deep Lake (Stevens County) | 192 | 1 | Trout emphasis | rainbow trout, brook trout, kokanee |
| Jumpoff Joe Lake | 115 | 1 | Mixed species – Trout emphasis | rainbow trout, brown trout, brook trout |
| Pierre Lake | 86 | 0 | Mixed species – Trout emphasis | rainbow trout, kokanee, largemouth bass |
| Heritage Lake | 70 | 0 | Mixed species – Trout emphasis | rainbow trout, brook trout, tiger trout |
| Black Lake (Stevens County) | 69 | 1 | Trout emphasis | rainbow trout, tiger trout |
| Little Twin Lake (Stevens County) | 49 | 0 | Trout emphasis | |
| Cedar Lake | 48 | 1 | Trout emphasis | rainbow trout |
| Gillette Lake | 48 | 0 | NHD-mapped lake | rainbow trout |
| Hatch Lake | 35 | 1 | Trout emphasis | rainbow trout, yellow perch |
| Williams Lake (Stevens County) | 34 | 1 | Trout emphasis | rainbow trout |
| Lake Leo | 32 | 0 | Mixed species – Trout emphasis | rainbow trout, brook trout, yellow perch |
| Pepoon Lake | 32 | 0 | Mixed species – Warmwater emphasis | rainbow trout, largemouth bass |
| Starvation Lake | 28 | 0 | Trout emphasis | rainbow trout |
| Lake Gillette | 25 | 0 | Mixed species – Trout emphasis | rainbow trout, brook trout, tiger trout |
| Mudgett Lake | 25 | 0 | Trout emphasis | rainbow trout |
| Coffin Lake | 21 | 0 | Mixed species – Trout emphasis | rainbow trout, brook trout, tiger trout |
| Rocky Lake | 20 | 0 | Trout emphasis | rainbow trout |
| Bayley Lake | 17 | 0 | Trout emphasis | rainbow trout, brook trout |
| McDowell Lake | 11 | 0 | Trout emphasis | rainbow trout, brook trout, pumpkinseed |
| Rigley Lake | 8 | 0 | Trout emphasis | rainbow trout |
| Elbow Lake 1 | 8 | 0 | Trout emphasis | brook trout |
| Summit Lake (Stevens County) | 7 | 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
Fish named most often on water near Stevens County
Across water pages within 50 miles of Colville, rainbow trout is named more than any other fish.
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.
More water
Alpine tarns and ponds dotted over Stevens County
A further 6 lakes in Stevens County are mapped but thin on facts.
| Water | Acres | WDFW program | Nearest town |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Sherry | 4 | Mixed species – Trout emphasis | Colville |
| Potter's Pond | 3 | Trout emphasis | Chewelah |
| First Thought Lake | 2 | Trout emphasis | Kettle Falls |
| Phillips Lake | 1 | Trout emphasis | Kettle Falls |
| Phillips Lake | 1 | Trout emphasis | Chewelah |
| Springdale City Pond | 0 | Trout emphasis | Deer Park |
WDFW Fish Washington lowland and high lake layers and USGS NHD lake outlines, retrieved October 31, 2026.
Rivers
Streams to drift or wade in Stevens 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
- Colville RiverSWIFD lists kokanee and steelhead trout, 1 WDFW shore or access site, 1 USGS gauge, 58 mi in Washington
- Little Spokane RiverSWIFD lists kokanee and steelhead trout, 2 USGS gauges, 52 mi in Washington
- Similkameen River (Whatcom County)SWIFD lists chinook, chum and coho, 48 mi in Washington
- Kettle River1 mapped launch, 1 WDFW shore or access site, 2 USGS gauges, 64 mi in Washington
- Little Pend Oreille River35 mi in Washington
River gauges of Stevens County
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia River At International Boundary | 75,100 cfs, 99.96 ft gage height | Nov 11 8:00 pm |
| Colville River At Kettle Falls, Wa | 88 cfs, 5.41 ft gage height | Nov 11 7:20 pm |
| Chamokane Creek Below Falls Near Long Lake, Wa | 26 cfs, 7.25 ft gage height | Nov 11 7:15 pm |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Nov 11, 2026 8:33 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
Stocked trout in the lakes of Stevens County
In 2026, 15 WDFW plants put 27,880 trout into 11 waters inside Stevens County.
- Williams Lake (Stevens County)Rainbow, 1,000 fish at 0.65 per pound, October 12, 2026, Ford Hatchery
- Hatch LakeRainbow, 834 fish at 0.65 per pound, October 12, 2026, Ford Hatchery
- Jumpoff Joe LakeRainbow, 1,950 fish at 2.5 per pound, April 2, 2026, Spokane Hatchery
- Heritage LakeRainbow, 4,000 fish at 2.5 per pound, April 1, 2026, Spokane Hatchery
- Lake ThomasRainbow, 9,000 fish at 2.5 per pound, March 30, 2026, Spokane Hatchery
- Rigley LakeRainbow, 100 fish at 0.33 per pound, March 25, 2026, Spokane Hatchery
- Rigley LakeRainbow, 501 fish at 2.5 per pound, March 25, 2026, Spokane Hatchery
- Lake GilletteRainbow, 1,451 fish at 2.4 per pound, March 25, 2026, Spokane Hatchery
- Gillette LakeRainbow, 1,451 fish at 2.4 per pound, March 25, 2026, Spokane Hatchery
- Jumpoff Joe LakeRainbow, 2,988 fish at 2.5 per pound, March 13, 2026, Spokane Hatchery
- Loon LakeRainbow, 3,255 fish at 2.5 per pound, March 12, 2026, Spokane Hatchery
- Waitts LakeRainbow, 200 fish at 0.33 per pound, March 10, 2026, Spokane Hatchery
WDFW Trout Plants report (rows January 2 to October 27, 2026), read October 31, 2026; newest plants first.
Access
Ramp and pier inventory for Stevens County
- Black Lake boat launch (east)Black Lake, WDFW, 1 ramp, concrete surface, Discover Pass
- Cedar Lake boat launchCedar Lake, WDFW, 1 ramp, gravel surface, Discover Pass
- Deep Lake boat launchDeep Lake, WDFW, 1 ramp, concrete surface, Discover Pass
- Deer Lake boat launch (east)Deer Lake, WDFW, 1 ramp, concrete surface, Discover Pass
- Jumpoff Joe Lake boat launchJumpoff Joe Lake, WDFW, 1 ramp, unimproved surface surface, Discover Pass
- Loon Lake boat launchLoon Lake, WDFW, 1 ramp, concrete surface, Discover Pass
- Riverside, Lake Spokane area LaunchLake Spokane, State Parks, Discover Pass
- Waitts Lake boat launchWaitts Lake, WDFW, 1 ramp, concrete surface, Discover Pass
- Williams Lake boat launch (north)Williams Lake, WDFW, 1 ramp, unimproved surface surface, Discover Pass
- Deer Lake boat launchDeer Lake, agency not given, concrete surface
- Hatch Lake boat launchHatch Lake, WDFW, 1 hand launch, Discover Pass
- Public launch on Deer LakeDeer Lake, WDFW, concrete surface, Discover Pass
A Discover Pass is marked as required at 11 of the launches above.
Piers and bank access across Stevens County (37)
- Potter's Pond on Bayley Lakeshore fishing site, Public fishing pier, shore fishing along south shore
- Bayley Lake shore accessshore fishing site, shore fishing at primitive boat launch
- Coffin Lake shore accessshore fishing site, Shore fishing near pullout, access limited by vegetation or
- Deep Lake shore access near Northportshore fishing site, Shore fishing at boat launch
- First Thought Lake shore accessshore fishing site, Limited shore fishing, 1/2 mile walk-in
- Franklin Roosevelt Lake fishing piershore fishing site, Public dock, shore fishing
- Franklin Roosevelt Lake fishing pier near Crestonshore fishing site, Dock fishing
- Franklin Roosevelt Lake fishing pier near Incheliumshore fishing site, Public dock, shore fishing near boat launch
- Franklin Roosevelt Lake fishing pier near Twin Lakesshore fishing site, Public dock, shore fishing near boat launch
- Franklin Roosevelt Lake on Colville Rivershore fishing site, Shore fishing
- Franklin Roosevelt Lake shore accessshore fishing site, Shore fishing south of boat ramp
- Franklin Roosevelt Lake shore access near Barney's Junction (north), Stevens Countyshore fishing site, Shore fishing
- Franklin Roosevelt Lake shore access near Barney's Junction (north), Stevens Countyshore fishing site, Shore fishing, good spot for Walleye
- Franklin Roosevelt Lake shore access near Barney's Junction (south)shore fishing site, Shore fishing, good for winter trout fishing
- Franklin Roosevelt Lake shore access near Coulee Damshore fishing site, Excellent shore fishing near dam, tribal license required he
- Franklin Roosevelt Lake shore access near Creston (east), Stevens Countyshore fishing site, Excellent shore fishing in this area, be mindful of private
- Franklin Roosevelt Lake shore access near Creston (east), Stevens Countyshore fishing site, Excellent shore fishing from campground, walk south along sh
- Franklin Roosevelt Lake shore access near Creston (south), Stevens Countyshore fishing site, Shore fishing
- Franklin Roosevelt Lake shore access near Creston (south), Stevens Countyshore fishing site, Excellent shore fishing, follow trail to the west along shor
- Franklin Roosevelt Lake shore access near Creston (west)shore fishing site, Shore fishing north of campground
- Franklin Roosevelt Lake shore access near Kettle Fallsshore fishing site, Shore fishing
- Franklin Roosevelt Lake shore access near Marcusshore fishing site, Shore fishing, good spot for Walleye
- Lake Gillette fishing piershore fishing site, Public dock, limited shore fishing
- Lake Spokane fishing piershore fishing site, Public dock, shore fishing east of boat launch
- Lake Spokane fishing pier near Suncrestshore fishing site, Public dock, limited shore fishing around swimming beach
- Lake Thomas shore accessshore fishing site, Limited shore fishing
- McDowell Lake shore accessshore fishing site, Shore fishing near primitive boat launch, walk-in only
- Mudgett Lake shore accessshore fishing site, Multiple shore fishing spots along Mudgett Lake Rd
- Pierre Lake fishing piershore fishing site, Fishing dock, shore fishing near primitive boat launch
- Pierre Lake shore accessshore fishing site, Shore fishing
- Rigley Lake shore accessshore fishing site, Limited shore fishing at primitive launch, may be limited by
- Rocky Lake shore accessaccess point (no launch)
- Springdale City Pond shore accessshore fishing site, Shore fishing, open only to juveniles (14 and younger), seni
- Starvation Lake fishing piershore fishing site, Public dock at campground
- Summit Lake shore accessshore fishing site, Shore fishing at primitive boat launch, limited by vegetatio
- Waitts Lake shore accessshore fishing site, Limited shore fishing at public boat launch
- Williams Lake shore accessshore fishing site, Shore fishing near primitive boat launch, winter fishery onl
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
Statewide freshwater rules across Stevens County
The baseline for Stevens County is the statewide freshwater table; named waters below set their own terms. Lake and river trips call for the Freshwater license: $39.95 if you live in Washington, $115.85 if you do not. A catch record card rides along with the license whenever salmon, steelhead, sturgeon or halibut are 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) |
Where Stevens County breaks from the statewide tables (741)
| Water and reach | Species | Rule |
|---|---|---|
| Colville River: from the mouth to bridge at the town of Valley including Meyers Falls Reservoir | All species | Statewide min. size/daily limit. (Year-round) |
| Kettle River: from Barstow Bridge upstream to U.S.- Canadian border | All species | Internal combustion motors prohibited. |
| Kettle River: from Barstow Bridge upstream to U.S.- Canadian border | All species | Selective gear rules. (Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31) |
| Kettle River: from Barstow Bridge upstream to U.S.- Canadian border | Trout | Min. size 14”. Daily limit 2. (Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31) |
| Kettle River: from Barstow Bridge upstream to U.S.- Canadian border | Whitefish | Statewide min. size/daily limit. Whitefish gear rules. Open for whitefish only. (Nov. 1-Last Day of Feb.) |
| Kettle River: from Barstow Bridge upstream to U.S.- Canadian border | Other game fish | Statewide min. size/daily limit. (Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31) |
| Kettle River: from Barstow Bridge upstream to U.S.- Canadian border | Sturgeon | Closed. (Year-round) |
| Kettle River: from Canadian border upstream to Hwy. 21 Bridge at Curlew | All species | Internal combustion motors prohibited. |
| Kettle River: from Canadian border upstream to Hwy. 21 Bridge at Curlew | All species | Selective gear rules, except for juvenile anglers (under the age of 15). (Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31) |
| Kettle River: from Canadian border upstream to Hwy. 21 Bridge at Curlew | Trout | Min. size 14”. Daily limit 2. (Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31) |
| Kettle River: from Canadian border upstream to Hwy. 21 Bridge at Curlew | Whitefish | Statewide min. size/daily limit. Whitefish gear rules. Open for whitefish only. (Nov. 1-Last Day of Feb.) |
| Kettle River: from Canadian border upstream to Hwy. 21 Bridge at Curlew | Other game fish | Statewide min. size/daily limit. (Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31) |
| Kettle River: from Hwy. 21 Bridge at Curlew upstream to Canadian border | All species | Internal combustion motors prohibited. |
| Kettle River: from Hwy. 21 Bridge at Curlew upstream to Canadian border | All species | Selective gear rules. (Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31) |
| Kettle River: from Hwy. 21 Bridge at Curlew upstream to Canadian border | Trout | Min. size 14”. Daily limit 2. (Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31) |
| Kettle River: from Hwy. 21 Bridge at Curlew upstream to Canadian border | Whitefish | Statewide min. size/daily limit. Whitefish gear rules. Open for whitefish only. (Nov. 1-Last Day of Feb.) |
| Kettle River: from Hwy. 21 Bridge at Curlew upstream to Canadian border | Other game fish | Statewide min. size/daily limit. (Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31) |
| Little Pend Oreille River And Tributaries | All species | Selective gear rules. |
| Little Pend Oreille River And Tributaries | 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 | All game fish | Statewide min. size/daily limit. (Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 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 61 (pamphlet PDF), read on eRegulations October 31, 2026.
Records
Heaviest fish WDFW credits to Stevens County
| Species | Weight | Angler | Water | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiger Trout | 27.42 lbs | Cathy Clegg | Loon Lake | Aug. 7, 2022 |
| 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 |
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) sport fish records list, as of October 31, 2026.
Tournaments
Competitive fishing that starts in Stevens County
The file holds 2 events for Stevens County; 0 have dates still to come.
| Date | Event | Water | Organizer |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 11, 2026 | Lake Roosevelt Tournament | Lake Roosevelt | Northwest Bass |
| not printed | Governor's Cup | Lake Roosevelt | Lake Roosevelt Walleye Club |
Organizer schedule and results pages, checked November 2026.
Local help
Stevens County bait counters and charter skippers
Shop listings for Stevens County
- Kettle Falls Marinamarina, Kettle Falls
- Lake Marina Loonmarina, Loon Lake
Stevens County skippers and river guides
- Farnorth Charterscharter, Colville, (360) 481-4521
Yellow Pages and chain store listings, guide and charter listings (city of business); retrieved October 31, 2026.
Nearby
Beyond the edge of Stevens County
Overnight bases in Stevens County
- Suncrestpop. 5,413
- Colvillepop. 4,917
- Chewelahpop. 2,470
- Kettle Fallspop. 1,636
Counties beside Stevens County
- Pend Oreille County30 miles east
- Ferry County32 miles west
- Spokane County57 miles south
- Lincoln County61 miles southwest
Piscifun
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Fish photos
A photo key to fish at Stevens County
Photo: USFWS Mountain-Prairie, Public domain
Photo: Argyleist, CC BY 2.0
Photo: Thomas Quine, CC BY 2.0
Photo: NPS Natural Resources, Public domain
Answers
What Washington anglers ask about Stevens County
Which agencies run the launches in Stevens County?
12 launches; 10 WDFW, 1 State Parks and 1 other agencies.
Which Stevens County lake shows the most acres in the WDFW layer?
Lake Roosevelt, at 83,988 surface acres in the WDFW layer.
What tops the species tally for Stevens County water?
Rainbow trout lead the count of water pages within 50 miles, followed by largemouth bass, brook trout and yellow perch.
Where in Stevens County can an angler restock gear?
Kettle Falls Marina is one of 2 shops listed here.
Can visitors hire a fishing guide based in Stevens County?
1 guide or charter run trips from a local city.
Which town has the Stevens County courthouse?
Colville, home of the courthouse.
Does fishing in Stevens County need a saltwater license?
Lake and river trips call for the Freshwater license: $39.95 if you live in Washington, $115.85 if you do not.
Which counties touch the Stevens County line?
The list above starts with Pend Oreille County, Ferry County and Spokane County.
Are bass or walleye events held in Stevens County?
2 events on file from organizer pages, none with a date still ahead.
Which Stevens County lakes or creeks have their own rule?
The 2026-27 pamphlet prints 741 Special Rule entries touching this county, starting with Colville River; the table above shows the first ones.
Does Stevens County water hold a state record?
Tiger Trout, 27.42 lbs, from Loon Lake, Stevens County (Aug. 7, 2022).
When was Stevens County water last planted?
15 WDFW plants so far in 2026, 27,880 fish; the latest went into Williams Lake on Oct. 12, 2026.
Work the lakes and creeks of Stevens County
Each ramp opens with a directions link.