🐟 What fish can you catch in Newport?

Most commonly caught species around Newport , WA : Largemouth bass - 3,965 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 1,360 reported catches Rainbow trout - 776 reported catches Yellow perch - 345 reported catches Black crappie - 314 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Newport fishing reports?

The latest Newport , WA fishing reports are: @taikisakakihara reported a nice Rainbow trout at Mallard Marsh . @FattydaChef420 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Twin Lakes . @evanhornby reported a nice Rainbow trout . @evanhornby reported a nice Rainbow trout . @BENNY_LOC reported a nice Largemouth bass . .

Fishing in Newport, WA

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Newport, Washington?

Anglers in Newport , WA recommend these top fishing spots: Pend Oreille River , Diamond Lake , Sacheen Lake , Little Spokane River , Mountain Meadows Lake .

Q: 📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Newport?

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Washington, United States

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Top fish species in Newport

Latest Newport fishing reports

Rainbow trout

Mallard Marsh

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Twin Lakes

length · weight

Rainbow trout

16 in · 3 lb

Rainbow trout

14 in · 2 lb

Largemouth bass

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Newman Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Eloika Lake

length · weight

Rainbow trout

Bear Lake

13 in · 1 lb

Northern pike

Chuck Slough

length · weight

Rainbow trout

Cocolalla Creek

12 in · 1 lb

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Fishing regulations in Newport

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.

Select species

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

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°10′41.2″N 117°03′16.6″W

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FAQ about Newport fishing

Anglers in Newport, WA recommend these top fishing spots: Pend Oreille River, Diamond Lake, Sacheen Lake, Little Spokane River, and Mountain Meadows Lake.

Most commonly caught species around Newport, WA:

Largemouth bass - 3,965 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 1,360 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 776 reported catches
Yellow perch - 345 reported catches
Black crappie - 314 reported catches

The latest Newport, WA fishing reports are:

@taikisakakihara reported a nice Rainbow trout at Mallard Marsh.
@FattydaChef420 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Twin Lakes.
@evanhornby reported a nice Rainbow trout.
@evanhornby reported a nice Rainbow trout.
@BENNY_LOC reported a nice Largemouth bass.

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