Fishing near Spokane, Washington
Spokane County, population 228,989.
- 11 milesto nearest paged water
- 3launches nearby
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Water within a short drive of Spokane
With 228,989 people in 2020, Spokane ranks as a city of Spokane County. Roughly 11 miles south sits Fish Lake (Spokane County), the nearest water with a guide. Among the nearby lakes, Silver Lake (Spokane County) is biggest at 418 surface acres in the WDFW layer. Launch at Riverside, Long Lake area dock on Lake Spokane, roughly 11 miles out.
The nearest WDFW shore site is Lake Spokane fishing pier near Suncrest, 11 miles off. About 14 miles away, West Medical Lake got a 2026 WDFW plant.
Census 2020 population and Gazetteer point for Spokane; miles are straight lines.
The nearest paged lakes to Spokane
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Launches | WDFW program | Fish WDFW maps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fish Lake (Spokane County) | 11 miles south | 43 | 0 | Trout emphasis | rainbow trout, brook trout, tiger trout |
| North Silver Lake | 12 miles southwest | 71 | 0 | Mixed species – Warmwater emphasis | |
| Silver Lake (Spokane County) | 13 miles southwest | 418 | 2 | Warmwater emphasis | brown trout, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass |
| Medical Lake | 14 miles southwest | 123 | 0 | Trout emphasis | rainbow trout, brown trout |
| West Medical Lake | 14 miles southwest | 206 | 1 | Trout emphasis | rainbow trout, brown trout |
| Clear Lake (Spokane County) | 16 miles southwest | 316 | 1 | Mixed species – Trout emphasis | rainbow trout, brown trout, tiger trout |
WDFW Fish Washington lowland and high lake layers (surface acres as published, management emphasis, mapped species); retrieved October 31, 2026.
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- Spokane River2 miles, SWIFD lists kokanee and steelhead trout, 3 USGS gauges, 100 mi in Washington
- Little Spokane River11 miles, SWIFD lists kokanee and steelhead trout, 2 USGS gauges, 52 mi in Washington
Flow figures from gauges by Spokane
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Spokane River At Spokane, Wa | 2,090 cfs, 18.36 ft gage height | Nov 1 8:00 pm |
| Hangman Creek At Spokane, Wa | 14 cfs, 1.06 ft gage height | Nov 1 7:45 pm |
| Spokane River Below N Greene St At Spokane, Wa | 2,170 cfs, 6.18 ft gage height | Nov 1 8:00 pm |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Nov 1, 2026 8:33 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.
Where to put in near Spokane, on a map
- Riverside, Long Lake area dock on Lake SpokaneLake Spokane, State Parks, 11 miles
- Riverside, Long Lake area launch on Lake SpokaneLake Spokane, State Parks, 11 miles
- Riverside, Long Lake area launch on Lake SpokaneLake Spokane, State Parks, 11 miles
WDFW bank sites around Spokane
- Lake Spokane fishing pier near Suncrestshore fishing site, Public dock, limited shore fishing around swimming beach, 11 miles
- Fish Lake fishing piershore fishing site, ADA-accesssible fishing pier, over 1/3 mile of shore fishing, 11 miles
- Silver Lake fishing pier near Medical Lakeshore fishing site, Fishing pier and limited shore fishing , 12 miles
- Fishing pier on Silver Lakefishing pier, 12 miles
- Medical Lake shore accessshore fishing site, Over 500 feet of shore fishing, 13 miles
- Medical Lake shore access, Spokane Countyshore fishing site, Shore fishing, foot path offers additional shore fishing alo, 14 miles
WDFW Facilities layer and the State Parks boat launch layer; retrieved October 31, 2026.
Recently stocked water near Spokane
| Lake | Distance | Latest 2026 plant |
|---|---|---|
| West Medical Lake | 14 miles | Rainbow, 500 fish at 0.64 per pound, October 7, 2026, Ford Hatchery |
| Clear Lake (Spokane County) | 16 miles | Rainbow, 6,000 fish at 2.94 per pound, May 8, 2026, Ford Hatchery |
| Liberty Lake | 17 miles | Rainbow, 350 fish at 0.33 per pound, February 25, 2026, Spokane Hatchery |
| Bear Lake (Spokane County) | 18 miles | Rainbow, 300 fish at 0.33 per pound, March 18, 2026, Spokane Hatchery |
These lakes appear in the 2026 WDFW trout plants report, newest plant shown.
WDFW Trout Plants report (rows January 2 to October 27, 2026), read October 31, 2026.
Fly shops, tackle and skippers around Spokane
Tackle shops a short hop from Spokane
- Sportsman's Warehouse Spokanesporting goods store, Spokane, 4 miles
- Dick's Sporting Goods Spokanesporting goods store, Spokane, 6 miles
- Dick's Sporting Goods Spokane Valleysporting goods store, Spokane Valley, 10 miles
- Sportsman's Warehouse Spokane Valleysporting goods store, Spokane Valley, 11 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.
WDFW record catches from water by Spokane
| 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.
Statewide rows for a Spokane stay
For lakes and rivers the Freshwater license costs $39.95 with Washington residency, $115.85 without it. WDFW adds a catch record card for anyone keeping salmon, steelhead, sturgeon or halibut.
| 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.
Roads leading away from Spokane
Neighbour towns for a Spokane base
- Town and Country4 miles
- Country Homes6 miles
- Airway Heights7 miles
- Fairwood (Spokane County)7 miles
- Millwood7 miles
The Washington county around Spokane
- Spokane Countyseat: Spokane
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The shoreline country around Spokane, in pictures
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Planning to fish around Spokane: what comes up
How far must Spokane anglers drive to a lake?
Fish Lake (Spokane County), 11 miles south.
Which ramp do Spokane boaters tow to first?
Try Riverside, Long Lake area dock on Lake Spokane, 11 miles.
Where can Spokane kids cast from shore?
Lake Spokane fishing pier near Suncrest, some 11 miles off.
Who sells eggs and jigs around Spokane?
Sportsman's Warehouse Spokane lists a store 4 miles from the town point.
Where is the county guide for Spokane?
Spokane County, Washington.
What does a Washington fishing license cost a Spokane visitor?
Expect $115.85 for a nonresident Freshwater license from WDFW.
Which lake close to Spokane holds the most acres?
Silver Lake (Spokane County) covers 418 acres and sits 13 miles out.
What communities neighbour Spokane?
The nearest are Town and Country (4 miles), Country Homes (6 miles) and Airway Heights (7 miles).
What record catches came from around Spokane?
Tiger Trout, 27.42 lbs, from Loon Lake, Stevens County.
Where can Spokane anglers find hatchery trout?
West Medical Lake, 14 miles away, is the closest lake with a 2026 WDFW plant.
Try the lakes and rivers by Spokane
Ramp pages open with the managing agency and a map link.