🐟 What fish can you catch in Malo?

Most commonly caught species around Malo , WA : Largemouth bass - 144 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 130 reported catches Rainbow trout - 123 reported catches Walleye - 55 reported catches Yellow perch - 44 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Malo fishing reports?

The latest Malo , WA fishing reports are: @cooperhickok reported a nice Rainbow trout at Williams Lake . @wallaye-assasin reported a nice Kokanee salmon at Bonaparte Lake . @HeathenzMentality reported a nice Tiger trout at Bonaparte Lake . @gordon.barrett reported a nice Rainbow trout at Sidley Lake . @jacobdouglas2006 reported a nice Brook trout . .

Fishing in Malo, WA

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Malo, Washington?

Anglers in Malo , WA recommend these top fishing spots: Curlew Lake , Kettle River , Fishermans Cove .

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Washington, United States

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Top fish species in Malo

Latest Malo fishing reports

Rainbow trout

Williams Lake

16 in · 2 lb

Kokanee salmon

Bonaparte Lake

length · weight

Tiger trout

Bonaparte Lake

length · weight

Rainbow trout

Sidley Lake

19 in · 3 lb

Brook trout

length · weight

Pink salmon

Baker Creek

length · weight

Rainbow trout

Christina Lake

23 in · 4 lb 3 oz

Coho salmon

Curlew Lake

length · weight

Brook trout

Jewel Lake

length · weight

Rainbow trout

Christina Lake

19 in · 2 lb 2 oz

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Fishing regulations in Malo

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 Largemouth 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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Largemouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

Memorable

1 > 17

Max size

12"

Measurement

Total Length

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. No size restriction/daily limit in rivers, streams, and beaver ponds.

For more information please see State of Washington Fishing Regulations

Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe

Micropterus nigricans

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°47′58.9″N 118°36′42.8″W

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FAQ about Malo fishing

Anglers in Malo, WA recommend these top fishing spots: Curlew Lake, Kettle River, and Fishermans Cove.

Most commonly caught species around Malo, WA:

Largemouth bass - 144 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 130 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 123 reported catches
Walleye - 55 reported catches
Yellow perch - 44 reported catches

The latest Malo, WA fishing reports are:

@cooperhickok reported a nice Rainbow trout at Williams Lake.
@wallaye-assasin reported a nice Kokanee salmon at Bonaparte Lake.
@HeathenzMentality reported a nice Tiger trout at Bonaparte Lake.
@gordon.barrett reported a nice Rainbow trout at Sidley Lake.
@jacobdouglas2006 reported a nice Brook trout.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Malo, 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: