🐟 What fish can you catch in Spokane Valley?

Most commonly caught species around Spokane Valley , WA : Largemouth bass - 5,121 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 3,096 reported catches Rainbow trout - 2,055 reported catches Northern pike - 775 reported catches Bluegill - 523 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Spokane Valley fishing reports?

The latest Spokane Valley , WA fishing reports are: @JayKruse11 reported a nice Largemouth bass . @JayKruse11 reported a nice Largemouth bass . @l-squires reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Spokane River . @squirese reported a nice Smallmouth bass . @squirese reported a nice Smallmouth bass . .

Fishing in Spokane Valley, WA

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Spokane Valley, Washington?

Anglers in Spokane Valley , WA recommend these top fishing spots: Spokane River , Liberty Lake , Newman Lake , Hauser Lake , Upper Falls Reservoir .

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Washington, United States

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Top fish species in Spokane Valley

Latest Spokane Valley fishing reports

Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

length · weight

Smallmouth bass

Spokane River

18 in · 3 lb

Smallmouth bass

20 in · 6 lb

Smallmouth bass

20 in · 6 lb

Smallmouth bass

Spokane River

20 in · 6 lb

Rainbow trout

Honeysuckle Bay

length · weight

Rainbow trout

Hayden Lake

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Rainbow trout

Hayden Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Twin Lakes

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Fishing regulations in Spokane Valley

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 23rd, 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

LITTLE SPOKANE RIVER AND TRIBUTARIES

from the SR 291 Bridge to Chain Lake, including tributaries

All game fish
Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
Statewide min. size/daily limit.
Whitefish
Dec. 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 culvert

All species
CLOSED WATERS.

upstream of the railroad crossing culvert located 1/4 mile upstream of Chain Lake

All game fish
Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
Statewide min. size/daily limit.
Whitefish
Dec. 1-Last Day of Feb.
Statewide min. size/daily limit. Whitefish gear rules. Open for whitefish only.

SPOKANE RIVER

from Nine Mile Dam upstream to the Idaho/Washington state line

All species
Selective gear rules.
Trout
Sat. before Memorial Day-Mar. 15
No min. size. Daily limit 2. Release all trout other than hatchery rainbow trout.
Other game fish
Sat. before Memorial Day-Mar. 15
Catch-and-release.

AMBER LAKE

All species
Internal combustion motors prohibited. Selective gear rules.
Trout
Mar. 1-Nov. 30
Min. size 18". Daily limit 1.
Other game fish
Mar. 1-Nov. 30
Statewide min. size/daily limit.

BADGER LAKE

All game fish
4th Sat. in Apr.- Sept. 30
Statewide min. size/daily limit.

BEAR LAKE

All species
Two-Pole not allowed. Open for juvenile anglers, senior anglers and anglers with a disability who possess a designated harvester companion card only.
All game fish
Year-round
Statewide min. size/daily limit.

CHAPMAN LAKE

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

CLEAR LAKE

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

ELOIKA LAKE

Crappie
Year-round
Min. size 9". Daily limit 10.
Other game fish
Year-round
Statewide min. size/daily limit.

FISH LAKE

All species
Internal combustion motors prohibited.
All game fish
4th Sat. in Apr.- Sept. 30
Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Eastern brook trout count as part of trout daily limit.

HOG CANYON LAKE

All game fish
1st Fri. after Thanksgiving- Mar. 31
Statewide min. size/daily limit.

LIBERTY LAKE

All game fish
Mar. 1-Oct. 31
Statewide min. size/daily limit.

MEDICAL LAKE

All species
Motors prohibited. Selective gear rules.
Trout
Mar. 1-Nov. 30
Min. size 14". Daily limit 2.
Other game fish
Mar. 1-Nov. 30
Statewide min. size/daily limit.

MEDICAL LAKE, WEST

All game fish
4th Sat. in Apr.- Sept. 30
Statewide min. size/daily limit.

SILVER LAKE

Crappie
Year-round
Min. size 9". Daily limit 10.
Other game fish
Year-round
Statewide min. size/daily limit.

WILLIAMS LAKE

All game fish
4th Sat. in Apr.- Sept. 30
Statewide min. size/daily limit.

HOG CANYON CREEK

from mouth to Scroggie Rd. CRC (644)

All species
CLOSED WATERS.

DOWNS LAKE

Crappie
Mar. 1-Sept. 30
Min. size 9". Daily limit 10.
Other game fish
Mar. 1-Sept. 30
Statewide min. size/daily limit.

FISHTRAP LAKE

All game fish
4th Sat. in Apr.- Sept. 30
Statewide 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 Bridge

All game fish
Year-round
Statewide min. size/daily limit.
Salmon
Year-round
Landlocked salmon rules.

Regulations for

47°39′45.4″N 117°14′4.6″W

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FAQ about Spokane Valley fishing

Anglers in Spokane Valley, WA recommend these top fishing spots: Spokane River, Liberty Lake, Newman Lake, Hauser Lake, and Upper Falls Reservoir.

Most commonly caught species around Spokane Valley, WA:

Largemouth bass - 5,121 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 3,096 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 2,055 reported catches
Northern pike - 775 reported catches
Bluegill - 523 reported catches

The latest Spokane Valley, WA fishing reports are:

@JayKruse11 reported a nice Largemouth bass.
@JayKruse11 reported a nice Largemouth bass.
@l-squires reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Spokane River.
@squirese reported a nice Smallmouth bass.
@squirese reported a nice Smallmouth bass.

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