🐟 What fish can you catch in Inchelium?

Most commonly caught species around Inchelium , WA : Rainbow trout - 299 reported catches Largemouth bass - 206 reported catches Brown trout - 131 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 130 reported catches Walleye - 121 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Inchelium fishing reports?

The latest Inchelium , WA fishing reports are: @Fishykid12345 reported a nice Largemouth bass at South Twin Lake . @Fishykid12345 reported a nice Largemouth bass at South Twin Lake . @BBN_FISHING reported a nice Walleye at Franklin D Roosevelt Lake . @BBN_FISHING reported a nice Walleye at Franklin D Roosevelt Lake . @BBN_FISHING reported a nice Walleye at Franklin D Roosevelt Lake . .

Fishing in Inchelium, WA

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Inchelium, Washington?

Anglers in Inchelium , WA recommend these top fishing spots: Columbia River , Franklin D Roosevelt Lake , South Twin Lake , North Twin Lake , Lake Ellen .

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Washington, United States

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Top fish species in Inchelium

Latest Inchelium fishing reports

Largemouth bass

South Twin Lake

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Largemouth bass

South Twin Lake

length · weight

Walleye

Franklin D Roosevelt Lake

length · weight

Walleye

Franklin D Roosevelt Lake

length · weight

Walleye

Franklin D Roosevelt Lake

length · weight

Black crappie

South Twin Lake

length · weight

Largescale sucker

Colville River

19 in · 3 lb 3 oz

Blacknose shiner

South Twin Lake

length · weight

Blacknose shiner

South Twin Lake

length · weight

Black crappie

South Twin Lake

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Fishing regulations in Inchelium

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Washington can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Rainbow trout as of May 27th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Rainbow trout

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

Min size

Measurement

Total Length

Aggregate

The combined daily limit for an angler that fishes in both rivers and lakes on the same day is 5 trout, no more than 2 may be from rivers.

Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout, Golden Trout, Tiger Trout, and Grayling:

In rivers, streams, and beaver ponds: Min. size 8". Daily limit 2.
In lakes, ponds, and reservoirs: No min. size.Daily limit 5.

When fishing with bait, all trout 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.

For more information please see State of Washington Fishing Regulations

Excellent

Oncorhynchus mykiss

SANPOIL RIVER

(Boundary A) from the western shoreline at the mouth of the Sanpoil Arm (as marked by regulatory buoy) directly eastward across the Sanpoil Arm to the eastern shoreline of the Sanpoil Arm (as marked by the regulatory buoy) upstream to the north shore of the outlet of French Johns Lake (Manila Creek) northeast across the Sanpoil Arm to the north shore of the outlet of Dick Creek

Kokanee
June 1-Jan. 31
No min. size. Daily limit 2.
Trout
June 1-Jan. 31
No min. size. Daily limit 5. Only adipose fin-clipped trout may be retained.
Smallmouth bass
June 1-Jan. 31
Statewide min. size/daily limit.
Walleye
June 1-Jan. 31
Daily limit 16. No size restriction.
Other game fish
Year-round
Statewide min. size/daily limit.
Salmon
Year-round
Salmon count toward trout daily limit. No catch record card required.
Sturgeon
Year-round
Closed.

(Boundary B) from the north shore of the outlet of French Johns Lake (Manila Creek) northeast across the Sanpoil Arm to the north shore of the outlet of Dick Creek upstream to approx. 5 miles upstream from the outlet of French Johns Lake (as marked by regulatory buoys)

Kokanee
Year-round
Closed.
Trout
Year-round
Closed.
Smallmouth bass
June 1-Jan. 31
Statewide min. size/daily limit.
Walleye
June 1-Jan. 31
Daily limit 16. No size restriction.
Other game fish
Year-round
Statewide min. size/daily limit.
Salmon
Year-round
Closed.
Sturgeon
Year-round
Closed.
Carp
Year-round
No min. size. No daily limit. Unlawful to fish for carp with bow and arrow.

from Boundary C (1310' mean sea level) to the northern boundary of CCT Reservation

All species
Under regulatory authority of the CCT. For fishing information call (509) 634-2110.

SHERMAN CREEK

from the hatchery boat dock to 400' upstream of hatchery water diversion dam

All species
CLOSED WATERS.

DAVIS LAKE

All game fish
4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31
Statewide min. size/daily limit.

EMPIRE LAKES

All game fish
4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31
Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Eastern brook trout count as part of trout daily limit.

FERRY LAKE

All species
Unlawful to use lead weights or lead jigs measuring 1 1/2" or less along the longest axis.
All game fish
Year-round
Statewide min. size/daily limit.

LONG LAKE

All species
Motors prohibited. Fly fishing only. Unlawful to use flies containing lead.
All game fish
4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31
Statewide min. size/daily limit.

RENNER LAKE

All game fish
4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31
Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Eastern brook trout count as part of trout daily limit.

SWAN LAKE

All species
Unlawful to use lead weights or lead jigs measuring 1 1/2" or less along the longest axis.
All game fish
Year-round
Statewide min. size/daily limit.

TROUT LAKE

All game fish
4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31
Statewide min. size/daily limit.

WARD LAKE

All game fish
4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31
Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Eastern brook trout count as part of trout daily limit.

KETTLE RIVER

from Barstow Bridge upstream to U.S.- Canadian border

All species
Internal combustion motors prohibited.
Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
Selective gear rules.
Trout
Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
Min. size 14". Daily limit 2.
Whitefish
Nov. 1-Last Day of Feb.
Statewide min. size/daily limit. Whitefish gear rules. Open for whitefish only.
Other game fish
Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
Statewide min. size/daily limit.
Sturgeon
Sat. before Memorial Day-Last Day of Feb.
Closed.

from Canadian border upstream to Hwy. 21 Bridge at Curlew

All species
Internal combustion motors prohibited.
Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
Selective gear rules, except for juvenile anglers (under the age of 15).
Trout
Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
Min. size 14". Daily limit 2.
Whitefish
Nov. 1-Last Day of Feb.
Statewide min. size/daily limit. Whitefish gear rules. Open for whitefish only.
Other game fish
Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
Statewide min. size/daily limit.

from Hwy. 21 Bridge at Curlew upstream to Canadian border

All species
Internal combustion motors prohibited.
Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
Selective gear rules.
Trout
Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
Min. size 14". Daily limit 2.
Whitefish
Nov. 1-Last Day of Feb.
Statewide min. size/daily limit. Whitefish gear rules. Open for whitefish only.
Other game fish
Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
Statewide min. size/daily limit.

ROOSEVELT LAKE

Kettle Arm upstream to Barstow Bridge CRC (549)

All species
Mar. 1-Fri. before Memo- rial Day
CLOSED WATERS.
Kokanee
Sat. before Memorial Day-Last Day of Feb.
No min. size. Daily limit 6. Up to 2 with intact adipose fins may be retained.
Trout
Sat. before Memorial Day-Last Day of Feb.
No min. size. Daily limit 5. Only adipose fin-clipped trout may be retained.
Walleye
Sat. before Memorial Day-Last Day of Feb.
Daily limit 16. No size restriction.
Other game fish
Sat. before Memorial Day-Last Day of Feb.
Statewide min. size/daily limit.
Salmon
Sat. before Memorial Day-Last Day of Feb.
Salmon count toward trout daily limit. No catch record card required.
Sturgeon
Year-round
Closed.

Grand Coulee Dam to Little Dalles power line crossing including Hawk Creek down- stream of the falls at Hawk Creek Campground and the Spokane Arm upstream to 400' below Little Falls Dam CRC (549)

Kokanee
Year-round
No min. size. Daily limit 6. No more than 2 with intact adipose fins may be retained.
Trout
Year-round
No min. size. Daily limit 5. Only adipose fin-clipped trout may be retained.
Walleye
Year-round
Daily limit 16. No size restriction.
Other game fish
Year-round
Statewide min. size/daily limit.
Salmon
Year-round
Salmon count toward trout daily limit. No catch record card required.
Sturgeon
Year-round
Closed.

ROOSEVELT LAKE TRIBUTARIES

between Grand Coulee Dam and the Canadian border except tributaries listed elsewhere in Special Rules

All game fish
Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
Statewide min. size/daily limit.
Sturgeon
Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
Closed.

Regulations for

48°20′16.4″N 118°14′13.9″W

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FAQ about Inchelium fishing

Anglers in Inchelium, WA recommend these top fishing spots: Columbia River, Franklin D Roosevelt Lake, South Twin Lake, North Twin Lake, and Lake Ellen.

Most commonly caught species around Inchelium, WA:

Rainbow trout - 299 reported catches
Largemouth bass - 206 reported catches
Brown trout - 131 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 130 reported catches
Walleye - 121 reported catches

The latest Inchelium, WA fishing reports are:

@Fishykid12345 reported a nice Largemouth bass at South Twin Lake.
@Fishykid12345 reported a nice Largemouth bass at South Twin Lake.
@BBN_FISHING reported a nice Walleye at Franklin D Roosevelt Lake.
@BBN_FISHING reported a nice Walleye at Franklin D Roosevelt Lake.
@BBN_FISHING reported a nice Walleye at Franklin D Roosevelt Lake.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Inchelium, WA. We give you weather trends and help you find the perfect window to catch your next personal best. With Fishbrain Pro, you will get the following capabilities: