Fishing in Rockford, WA

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Rockford, Washington?

Anglers in Rockford , WA recommend these top fishing spots: Lake Coeur d'Alene , Rockford Bay , Mica Bay , Windy Bay , Sun Up Bay .

Q: 🐟 What fish can you catch in Rockford?

Most commonly caught species around Rockford , WA : Largemouth bass - 3,723 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 2,802 reported catches Rainbow trout - 1,765 reported catches Northern pike - 651 reported catches Bluegill - 462 reported catches .

Q: 📢 What are the latest Rockford fishing reports?

The latest Rockford , WA fishing reports are: @Leviathannn reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Spokane River . @Leviathannn reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Spokane River . @Leviathannn reported a nice Rainbow trout at Spokane River . @k.richy reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Spokane River . @sipofcoffee reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Spokane River . .

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

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Washington, United States

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Top fish species in Rockford

Latest Rockford fishing reports

Smallmouth bass

Spokane River

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Smallmouth bass

Spokane River

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Rainbow trout

Spokane River

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Smallmouth bass

Spokane River

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Smallmouth bass

Spokane River

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Smallmouth bass

Spokane River

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Tench

Hayden Lake

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Smallmouth bass

Spokane River

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Largemouth bass

Silver Lake

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Smallmouth bass

Mica Bay

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Fishing regulations in Rockford

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 27th, 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

LITTLE SPOKANE RIVER AND TRIBUTARIESfrom the SR 291 Bridge to Chain Lake, including tributariesAll game fishSat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.WhitefishDec. 1-Last Day of Feb.Statewide min. size/daily limit. Whitefish gear rules. Open for whitefish only.from inlet to Chain Lake upstream 1/4 mile to the railroad crossing culvertAll speciesCLOSED WATERS.upstream of the railroad crossing culvert located 1/4 mile upstream of Chain LakeAll game fishSat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.WhitefishDec. 1-Last Day of Feb.Statewide min. size/daily limit. Whitefish gear rules. Open for whitefish only.SPOKANE RIVERfrom Nine Mile Dam upstream to the Idaho/Washington state lineAll speciesSelective gear rules.TroutSat. before Memorial Day-Mar. 15No min. size. Daily limit 2. Release all trout other than hatchery rainbow trout.Other game fishSat. before Memorial Day-Mar. 15Catch-and-release.AMBER LAKEAll speciesInternal combustion motors prohibited. Selective gear rules.TroutMar. 1-Nov. 30Min. size 18". Daily limit 1.Other game fishMar. 1-Nov. 30Statewide min. size/daily limit.BADGER LAKEAll game fish4th Sat. in Apr.- Sept. 30Statewide min. size/daily limit.BEAR LAKEAll speciesTwo-Pole not allowed. Open for juvenile anglers, senior anglers and anglers with a disability who possess a designated harvester companion card only.All game fishYear-roundStatewide min. size/daily limit.CHAPMAN LAKEAll speciesChumming permitted.All game fish4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.CLEAR LAKEAll game fish4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.ELOIKA LAKECrappieYear-roundMin. size 9". Daily limit 10.Other game fishYear-roundStatewide min. size/daily limit.FISH LAKEAll speciesInternal combustion motors prohibited.All game fish4th Sat. in Apr.- Sept. 30Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Eastern brook trout count as part of trout daily limit.HOG CANYON LAKEAll game fish1st Fri. after Thanksgiving- Mar. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.LIBERTY LAKEAll game fishMar. 1-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.MEDICAL LAKEAll speciesMotors prohibited. Selective gear rules.TroutMar. 1-Nov. 30Min. size 14". Daily limit 2.Other game fishMar. 1-Nov. 30Statewide min. size/daily limit.MEDICAL LAKE, WESTAll game fish4th Sat. in Apr.- Sept. 30Statewide min. size/daily limit.SILVER LAKECrappieYear-roundMin. size 9". Daily limit 10.Other game fishYear-roundStatewide min. size/daily limit.WILLIAMS LAKEAll game fish4th Sat. in Apr.- Sept. 30Statewide min. size/daily limit.HOG CANYON CREEKfrom mouth to Scroggie Rd. CRC (644)All speciesCLOSED WATERS.DOWNS LAKECrappieMar. 1-Sept. 30Min. size 9". Daily limit 10.Other game fishMar. 1-Sept. 30Statewide min. size/daily limit.FISHTRAP LAKEAll game fish4th Sat. in Apr.- Sept. 30Statewide min. size/daily limit.LONG LAKE (LAKE SPOKANE)from Long Lake Dam to Nine Mile Dam, including Little Spokane River from the mouth to the SR 291 BridgeAll game fishYear-roundStatewide min. size/daily limit.SalmonYear-roundLandlocked salmon rules.

Regulations for

47°27′5.4″N 117°07′50.5″W

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FAQ about Rockford fishing

🎣 Where to fish in Rockford, Washington?

Anglers in Rockford, WA recommend these top fishing spots: Lake Coeur d'Alene, Rockford Bay, Mica Bay, Windy Bay, and Sun Up Bay.

🐟 What fish can you catch in Rockford?

Most commonly caught species around Rockford, WA:

Largemouth bass - 3,723 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 2,802 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 1,765 reported catches
Northern pike - 651 reported catches
Bluegill - 462 reported catches

📢 What are the latest Rockford fishing reports?

The latest Rockford, WA fishing reports are:

@Leviathannn reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Spokane River.
@Leviathannn reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Spokane River.
@Leviathannn reported a nice Rainbow trout at Spokane River.
@k.richy reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Spokane River.
@sipofcoffee reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Spokane River.

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

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