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 fish can you catch in Newport?

Most commonly caught species around Newport , WA : Largemouth bass - 4,249 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 1,614 reported catches Rainbow trout - 825 reported catches Yellow perch - 364 reported catches Black crappie - 349 reported catches .

Q: 📢 What are the latest Newport fishing reports?

The latest Newport , WA fishing reports are: @Malcolm01 reported a nice Black crappie at Loon Lake . @whiterat reported a nice Smallmouth bass . @isrraelmartinez reported a nice Largemouth bass at Eloika Lake . @Leviathannn reported a nice Channel catfish at Hauser 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

Black crappie

Loon Lake

length · weight

Smallmouth bass

11 in · 2 lb

Largemouth bass

Eloika Lake

length · weight

Newman Lake

length · weight

Channel catfish

Hauser Lake

length · weight

Channel catfish

Hauser Lake

length · weight

Channel catfish

Cocolalla Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Cherokee Bay

14 in · 3 lb

Largemouth bass

Eloika Lake

24 in · 4 lb 2 oz

Channel catfish

Hauser Lake

length · weight

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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 July 26th, 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

Restrictions & requirements

Additional information

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

Edibility

Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe

Synonyms

Micropterus nigricans

Location specific information

CALISPELL CREEKfrom mouth to Calispell LakeAll speciesYear-roundWDFW and Kalispel tribal licenses required to fish Calispell Slough.All game fishYear-roundStatewide min. size/daily limit.PEND OREILLE RIVERAll speciesTwo-Pole allowed.Year-roundCLOSED 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 fishYear-roundStatewide lake rules apply.SULLIVAN CREEK AND TRIBUTARIESAll speciesSelective gear rules.TroutSat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Release cutthroat.Other game fishSat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.BIG MEADOW LAKEAll speciesUnlawful to use lead weights or lead jigs measuring 1 1/2" or less along the longest axis.All game fish4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.BROWNS LAKEAll speciesFly fishing only. Motors prohibited.All game fish4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.CALDWELL LAKEAll game fish4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Eastern brook trout count as part of trout daily limit.CARL'S LAKEAll game fish4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.CHAIN LAKEAll game fish4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Release kokanee.CONGER PONDAll game fish4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.CRESCENT LAKEAll game fish4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.FAN LAKEAll speciesInternal combustion motors prohibited.All game fish4th Sat. in Apr.- Sept. 30Statewide min. size/daily limit.FRATER LAKEAll game fish4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.KINGS LAKEand all tributariesAll speciesCLOSED WATERS.LEAD KING LAKEAll game fish4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.LEDBETTER LAKEAll game fish4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.LITTLE LOST LAKEAll game fish4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.MARSHALL LAKEAll game fish4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.MUSKEGON LAKEAll speciesSelective gear rules. Internal combustion motors prohibited.Trout4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31Min. size 14". Daily limit 2.Other game fish4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.MYSTIC LAKEAll game fish4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.NO NAME LAKEAll game fish4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.PARKER LAKEAll game fish4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.PETIT LAKEAll speciesInternal combustion motors prohibited.All game fish4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.SACHEEN LAKEAll game fishYear-roundStatewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Eastern brook trout count as part of trout daily limit.SKOOKUM LAKE NORTHAll game fish4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.SKOOKUM LAKE SOUTHAll speciesUnlawful to use lead weights or lead jigs measuring 1 1/2" or less along the longest axis.All game fish4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.SULLIVAN LAKETroutYear-roundMin. size 14". Daily limit 2.Other game fishYear-roundStatewide min. size/daily limit.YOCUM LAKEAll speciesUnlawful to use lead weights or lead jigs measuring 1 1/2" or less along the longest axis. Internal combustion motors prohibited.All game fish4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.

Regulations for

48°10′41.2″N 117°03′16.6″W

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FAQ about Newport fishing

🎣 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, and Mountain Meadows Lake.

🐟 What fish can you catch in Newport?

Most commonly caught species around Newport, WA:

Largemouth bass - 4,249 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 1,614 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 825 reported catches
Yellow perch - 364 reported catches
Black crappie - 349 reported catches

📢 What are the latest Newport fishing reports?

The latest Newport, WA fishing reports are:

@Malcolm01 reported a nice Black crappie at Loon Lake.
@whiterat reported a nice Smallmouth bass.
@isrraelmartinez reported a nice Largemouth bass at Eloika Lake.
@Leviathannn reported a nice Channel catfish at Hauser Lake.

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

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