🐟 What fish can you catch in Ione?

Most commonly caught species around Ione , WA : Smallmouth bass - 325 reported catches Rainbow trout - 213 reported catches Largemouth bass - 102 reported catches Yellow perch - 73 reported catches Lake char - 68 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Ione fishing reports?

The latest Ione , WA fishing reports are: @NossGessy reported a nice Largemouth bass at Pend Oreille River . @DinkSlayer25 reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Tiger Slough . @NossGessy reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Pend Oreille River . @DJ.Poquette reported a nice Cutthroat trout at Priest Lake . .

Fishing in Ione, WA

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Ione, Washington?

Anglers in Ione , WA recommend these top fishing spots: Pend Oreille River , Lake Thomas , Diamond Creek , Lake Gillette , Coffin Lake .

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Washington, United States

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Top fish species in Ione

Latest Ione fishing reports

Largemouth bass

Pend Oreille River

length · weight

Smallmouth bass

Tiger Slough

length · weight

Smallmouth bass

Pend Oreille River

length · weight

Cutthroat trout

Priest Lake

length · weight

Pend Oreille River

length · weight

Cutthroat trout

Priest Lake

length · weight

Cutthroat trout

Priest Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Pend Oreille River

length · weight

Rainbow trout

Lake Leo

length · weight

Rainbow trout

Lake Leo

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Ione

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 Smallmouth bass as of April 16th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Smallmouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

Memorable

1 > 14

Measurement

Total Length

No min. size in lakes, ponds, and reservoirs. Only 1 smallmouth bass over 14" may be retained. Daily limit 10. No size restriction/daily limit in rivers, streams, and beaver ponds.

For more information please see State of Washington Fishing Regulations

Micropterus dolomieui

CALISPELL CREEK

from mouth to Calispell Lake

All species
Year-round
WDFW and Kalispel tribal licenses required to fish Calispell Slough.
All game fish
Year-round
Statewide min. size/daily limit.

PEND OREILLE RIVER

All species
Two-Pole allowed.
Year-round
CLOSED WATERS all sloughs within the boundaries of the Kalispel reservation, except Calispell Slough. WDFW and Kalispel tribal licenses required to fish Calispell Slough.
All game fish
Year-round
Statewide lake rules apply.

SULLIVAN CREEK AND TRIBUTARIES

All species
Selective gear rules.
Trout
Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Release cutthroat.
Other game fish
Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
Statewide min. size/daily limit.

BIG MEADOW LAKE

All species
Unlawful to use lead weights or lead jigs measuring 1 1/2" or less along the longest axis.
All game fish
4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31
Statewide min. size/daily limit.

BROWNS LAKE

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

CALDWELL 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.

CARL'S LAKE

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

CHAIN LAKE

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

CONGER POND

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

CRESCENT LAKE

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

FAN LAKE

All species
Internal combustion motors prohibited.
All game fish
4th Sat. in Apr.- Sept. 30
Statewide min. size/daily limit.

FRATER LAKE

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

KINGS LAKE

and all tributaries

All species
CLOSED WATERS.

LEAD KING LAKE

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

LEDBETTER LAKE

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

LITTLE LOST LAKE

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

MARSHALL LAKE

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

MUSKEGON LAKE

All species
Selective gear rules. Internal combustion motors prohibited.
Trout
4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31
Min. size 14". Daily limit 2.
Other game fish
4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31
Statewide min. size/daily limit.

MYSTIC LAKE

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

NO NAME LAKE

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

PARKER LAKE

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

PETIT LAKE

All species
Internal combustion motors prohibited.
All game fish
4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31
Statewide min. size/daily limit.

SACHEEN LAKE

All game fish
Year-round
Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Eastern brook trout count as part of trout daily limit.

SKOOKUM LAKE NORTH

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

SKOOKUM LAKE SOUTH

All species
Unlawful to use lead weights or lead jigs measuring 1 1/2" or less along the longest axis.
All game fish
4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31
Statewide min. size/daily limit.

SULLIVAN LAKE

Trout
Year-round
Min. size 14". Daily limit 2.
Other game fish
Year-round
Statewide min. size/daily limit.

YOCUM LAKE

All species
Unlawful to use lead weights or lead jigs measuring 1 1/2" or less along the longest axis. Internal combustion motors prohibited.
All game fish
4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31
Statewide min. size/daily limit.

Regulations for

48°44′24″N 117°25′17.4″W

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FAQ about Ione fishing

Anglers in Ione, WA recommend these top fishing spots: Pend Oreille River, Lake Thomas, Diamond Creek, Lake Gillette, and Coffin Lake.

Most commonly caught species around Ione, WA:

Smallmouth bass - 325 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 213 reported catches
Largemouth bass - 102 reported catches
Yellow perch - 73 reported catches
Lake char - 68 reported catches

The latest Ione, WA fishing reports are:

@NossGessy reported a nice Largemouth bass at Pend Oreille River.
@DinkSlayer25 reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Tiger Slough.
@NossGessy reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Pend Oreille River.
@DJ.Poquette reported a nice Cutthroat trout at Priest Lake.

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