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Fishing in Spokane Valley, WA

Washington, United States

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Top fish species in Spokane Valley

Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Smallmouth bass
Smallmouth bass
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout
Northern pike
Northern pike
Bluegill
Bluegill

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Brown trout

Liberty Lake

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Brown trout

Liberty Lake

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Brown trout

Liberty Lake

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Brown trout

Liberty Lake

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Yellow perch

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Rainbow trout

Liberty Lake

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Rainbow trout

Liberty Lake

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Rainbow trout

Bear Lake

20 in · 3 lb

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Smallmouth bass

Liberty Lake

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Largemouth bass

Eloika Lake

14 in · 2 lb 3 oz

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About Spokane Valley fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Spokane Valley, Washington. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 5,105 catches for Largemouth bass, 3,074 catches for Smallmouth bass, and 2,036 catches for Rainbow trout.

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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 2nd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Largemouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

5

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

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.

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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.
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