Fishing near Spokane Valley, Washington
Spokane County, population 102,976.
- 7 milesto nearest paged water
- 2launches nearby
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A fishing read on Spokane Valley for visitors
In 2020 the city of Spokane Valley, Spokane County, held 102,976 residents by Census count. Drive east some 7 miles to reach Liberty Lake, the closest paged water. Newman Lake covers 1,099 acres, the most in the lake table. Towing a boat, Liberty Lake boat launch is the closest mapped launch at 7 miles.
Liberty Lake fishing pier, roughly 7 miles away, offers fishing from land. Stocked trout went into Liberty Lake, some 7 miles away, this year.
Census 2020 population and Gazetteer point for Spokane Valley; miles are straight lines.
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| Lake | Distance | Acres | Launches | WDFW program | Fish WDFW maps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Lake | 7 miles east | 706 | 1 | Mixed species – Trout emphasis | rainbow trout, brown trout, brook trout |
| Newman Lake | 10 miles northeast | 1,099 | 1 | Warmwater emphasis | brook trout, largemouth bass, tiger muskie |
| Fish Lake (Spokane County) | 17 miles southwest | 43 | 0 | Trout emphasis | rainbow trout, brook trout, tiger trout |
| Bear Lake (Spokane County) | 19 miles north | 30 | 0 | Mixed species – Warmwater emphasis | rainbow trout, largemouth bass, yellow perch |
| North Silver Lake | 20 miles west | 71 | 0 | Mixed species – Warmwater emphasis | |
| Silver Lake (Spokane County) | 21 miles west | 418 | 2 | Warmwater emphasis | brown trout, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass |
WDFW Fish Washington lowland and high lake layers (surface acres as published, management emphasis, mapped species); retrieved October 31, 2026.
Streams that flow past Spokane Valley
- Spokane River11 miles, SWIFD lists kokanee and steelhead trout, 3 USGS gauges, 100 mi in Washington
- Little Spokane River13 miles, SWIFD lists kokanee and steelhead trout, 2 USGS gauges, 52 mi in Washington
Gauge readings today around Spokane Valley
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Spokane River Below N Greene St At Spokane, Wa | 2,170 cfs, 6.18 ft gage height | Nov 1 7:00 pm |
| Spokane River At Spokane, Wa | 2,050 cfs, 18.33 ft gage height | Nov 1 7:15 pm |
| Hangman Creek At Spokane, Wa | 14 cfs, 1.06 ft gage height | Nov 1 6:45 pm |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Nov 1, 2026 7:38 pm ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
USGS NHD flowlines, WDFW SWIFD salmon and steelhead distribution, WDFW and State Parks launches and USGS gauges; retrieved October 31, 2026.
Mapping water access near Spokane Valley
- Liberty Lake boat launchLiberty Lake, WDFW, 7 miles
- Newman Lake boat launchNewman Lake, WDFW, 10 miles
Walk-in fishing around Spokane Valley
- Liberty Lake fishing piershore fishing site, Fishing platform with over 200 feet of shore fishing, 7 miles
- Fishing pier on Liberty Lakefishing pier, 7 miles
- Liberty Lake fishing pier, Spokane Countyshore fishing site, Fishing dock and limited shore fishing near swimming beach, 8 miles
- Newman Lake fishing piershore fishing site, Fishing pier and limited shore fishing, 10 miles
- Fishing pier on Newman Lakefishing pier, 10 miles
- Newman Lake shore accessshore fishing site, Limited shore fishing , 10 miles
WDFW Facilities layer and the State Parks boat launch layer; retrieved October 31, 2026.
Trout plants near Spokane Valley
| Lake | Distance | Latest 2026 plant |
|---|---|---|
| Liberty Lake | 7 miles | Rainbow, 350 fish at 0.33 per pound, February 25, 2026, Spokane Hatchery |
| Bear Lake (Spokane County) | 19 miles | Rainbow, 300 fish at 0.33 per pound, March 18, 2026, Spokane Hatchery |
| West Medical Lake | 23 miles | Rainbow, 500 fish at 0.64 per pound, October 7, 2026, Ford Hatchery |
| Clear Lake (Spokane County) | 23 miles | Rainbow, 6,000 fish at 2.94 per pound, May 8, 2026, Ford Hatchery |
Hatchery trout went into each of these lakes this year, per the WDFW report.
WDFW Trout Plants report (rows January 2 to October 27, 2026), read October 31, 2026.
Tackle counters and skippers near Spokane Valley
Where Spokane Valley anglers buy eggs and jigs
- Dick's Sporting Goods Spokane Valleysporting goods store, Spokane Valley, 1 mile
- Sportsman's Warehouse Spokane Valleysporting goods store, Spokane Valley, 2 miles
- Sportsman's Warehouse Spokanesporting goods store, Spokane, 9 miles
- Dick's Sporting Goods Spokanesporting goods store, Spokane, 10 miles
- Lord of the Streams Fly Fishingfly shop, Cheney
- Rod Leash Cobait and tackle shop, Cheney
- Northwest Best Bait Co.bait and tackle shop, Mead
- Barrett Custom Fishing Rodsbait and tackle shop, Spokane
Yellow Pages and chain store listings (miles only for shops with an exact point), guide and charter listings; retrieved October 31, 2026.
Washington records landed near Spokane Valley
| Species | Weight | Water | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tiger Trout | 27.42 lbs | Loon Lake | Aug. 7, 2022 |
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) sport fish records list, as of October 31, 2026. Waters within 40 miles.
Bag limits for a trip from Spokane Valley
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) |
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. Lake, river and marine pages print any Special Rule or marine area table.
Beyond the edge of Spokane Valley
More bases close to Spokane Valley
- Millwood3 miles
- Liberty Lake6 miles
- Otis Orchards-East Farms7 miles
- Spokane9 miles
- Mead10 miles
The county around Spokane Valley
- Spokane Countyseat: Spokane
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Using Spokane Valley as a fishing base: questions
Which Washington lake is quickest to reach from Spokane Valley?
Liberty Lake, 7 miles east.
Where is the nearest boat ramp for Spokane Valley?
Liberty Lake boat launch, some 7 miles off.
What is the closest no-boat fishing spot to Spokane Valley?
Liberty Lake fishing pier, 7 miles away.
Which shop near Spokane Valley sells bait and leader?
Dick's Sporting Goods Spokane Valley lists a store 1 mile from the town point.
Which Washington county takes in Spokane Valley?
Spokane County holds it.
How much is a nonresident license for a Spokane Valley trip?
Visitors pay $115.85 for a 2026-27 nonresident Freshwater license.
Which big lake can Spokane Valley anglers reach?
Newman Lake covers 1,099 acres and sits 10 miles out.
Which Washington town is next to Spokane Valley?
Neighbours by distance: Millwood (3 miles), Liberty Lake (6 miles) and Otis Orchards-East Farms (7 miles).
Has a state record come from water by Spokane Valley?
Tiger Trout, 27.42 lbs, from Loon Lake, Stevens County.
Is there stocked trout water near Spokane Valley?
Liberty Lake, 7 miles away, is the closest lake with a 2026 WDFW plant.