Fishing in Twin Lakes, WA
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Smallmouth bass
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Spokane River Arm
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Spokane River Arm
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Check out the best fishing spots in and around Twin Lakes, Washington. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 380 catches for Rainbow trout, 262 catches for Smallmouth bass, and 206 catches for Walleye.
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Fishing regulations in Twin Lakes
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 Rainbow trout as of July 27th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
Rainbow trout
Seasons
Open
Bag limit
2
Min size
8"
Measurement
Total Length
Aggregate
2
Restrictions & requirements
Additional information
The combined daily limit for an angler that fishes in both rivers and lakes on the same day is 5 trout, no more than 2 may be from rivers.Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout, Golden Trout, Tiger Trout, and Grayling:In rivers, streams, and beaver ponds: Min. size 8". Daily limit 2.In lakes, ponds, and reservoirs: No min. size.Daily limit 5.When fishing with bait, all trout that are lawful to possess and are equal to or greater than the minimum size are counted as part of the daily limit whether kept or released.For more information please see State of Washington Fishing Regulations
Edibility
Excellent
Synonyms
Oncorhynchus mykiss
Location specific information
SANPOIL RIVER(Boundary A) from the western shoreline at the mouth of the Sanpoil Arm (as marked by regulatory buoy) directly eastward across the Sanpoil Arm to the eastern shoreline of the Sanpoil Arm (as marked by the regulatory buoy) upstream to the north shore of the outlet of French Johns Lake (Manila Creek) northeast across the Sanpoil Arm to the north shore of the outlet of Dick CreekKokaneeJune 1-Jan. 31No min. size. Daily limit 2.TroutJune 1-Jan. 31No min. size. Daily limit 5. Only adipose fin-clipped trout may be retained.Smallmouth bassJune 1-Jan. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.WalleyeJune 1-Jan. 31Daily limit 16. No size restriction.Other game fishYear-roundStatewide min. size/daily limit.SalmonYear-roundSalmon count toward trout daily limit. No catch record card required.SturgeonYear-roundClosed.(Boundary B) from the north shore of the outlet of French Johns Lake (Manila Creek) northeast across the Sanpoil Arm to the north shore of the outlet of Dick Creek upstream to approx. 5 miles upstream from the outlet of French Johns Lake (as marked by regulatory buoys)KokaneeYear-roundClosed.TroutYear-roundClosed.Smallmouth bassJune 1-Jan. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.WalleyeJune 1-Jan. 31Daily limit 16. No size restriction.Other game fishYear-roundStatewide min. size/daily limit.SalmonYear-roundClosed.SturgeonYear-roundClosed.CarpYear-roundNo min. size. No daily limit. Unlawful to fish for carp with bow and arrow.from Boundary C (1310' mean sea level) to the northern boundary of CCT ReservationAll speciesUnder regulatory authority of the CCT. For fishing information call (509) 634-2110.SHERMAN CREEKfrom the hatchery boat dock to 400' upstream of hatchery water diversion damAll speciesCLOSED WATERS.DAVIS LAKEAll game fish4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.EMPIRE LAKESAll game fish4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Eastern brook trout count as part of trout daily limit.FERRY LAKEAll speciesUnlawful to use lead weights or lead jigs measuring 1 1/2" or less along the longest axis.All game fishYear-roundStatewide min. size/daily limit.LONG LAKEAll speciesMotors prohibited. Fly fishing only. Unlawful to use flies containing lead.All game fish4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.RENNER LAKEAll game fish4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Eastern brook trout count as part of trout daily limit.SWAN LAKEAll speciesUnlawful to use lead weights or lead jigs measuring 1 1/2" or less along the longest axis.All game fishYear-roundStatewide min. size/daily limit.TROUT LAKEAll game fish4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.WARD LAKEAll game fish4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Eastern brook trout count as part of trout daily limit.KETTLE RIVERfrom Barstow Bridge upstream to U.S.- Canadian borderAll speciesInternal combustion motors prohibited.Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31Selective gear rules.TroutSat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31Min. size 14". Daily limit 2.WhitefishNov. 1-Last Day of Feb.Statewide min. size/daily limit. Whitefish gear rules. Open for whitefish only.Other game fishSat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.SturgeonSat. before Memorial Day-Last Day of Feb.Closed.from Canadian border upstream to Hwy. 21 Bridge at CurlewAll speciesInternal combustion motors prohibited.Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31Selective gear rules, except for juvenile anglers (under the age of 15).TroutSat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31Min. size 14". Daily limit 2.WhitefishNov. 1-Last Day of Feb.Statewide min. size/daily limit. Whitefish gear rules. Open for whitefish only.Other game fishSat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.from Hwy. 21 Bridge at Curlew upstream to Canadian borderAll speciesInternal combustion motors prohibited.Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31Selective gear rules.TroutSat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31Min. size 14". Daily limit 2.WhitefishNov. 1-Last Day of Feb.Statewide min. size/daily limit. Whitefish gear rules. Open for whitefish only.Other game fishSat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.ROOSEVELT LAKEKettle Arm upstream to Barstow Bridge CRC (549)All speciesMar. 1-Fri. before Memo- rial DayCLOSED WATERS.KokaneeSat. before Memorial Day-Last Day of Feb.No min. size. Daily limit 6. Up to 2 with intact adipose fins may be retained.TroutSat. before Memorial Day-Last Day of Feb.No min. size. Daily limit 5. Only adipose fin-clipped trout may be retained.WalleyeSat. before Memorial Day-Last Day of Feb.Daily limit 16. No size restriction.Other game fishSat. before Memorial Day-Last Day of Feb.Statewide min. size/daily limit.SalmonSat. before Memorial Day-Last Day of Feb.Salmon count toward trout daily limit. No catch record card required.SturgeonYear-roundClosed.Grand Coulee Dam to Little Dalles power line crossing including Hawk Creek down- stream of the falls at Hawk Creek Campground and the Spokane Arm upstream to 400' below Little Falls Dam CRC (549)KokaneeYear-roundNo min. size. Daily limit 6. No more than 2 with intact adipose fins may be retained.TroutYear-roundNo min. size. Daily limit 5. Only adipose fin-clipped trout may be retained.WalleyeYear-roundDaily limit 16. No size restriction.Other game fishYear-roundStatewide min. size/daily limit.SalmonYear-roundSalmon count toward trout daily limit. No catch record card required.SturgeonYear-roundClosed.ROOSEVELT LAKE TRIBUTARIESbetween Grand Coulee Dam and the Canadian border except tributaries listed elsewhere in Special RulesAll game fishSat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.SturgeonSat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31Closed.
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FAQ about Twin Lakes fishing
🎣 Where to fish in Twin Lakes, Washington?
Anglers in Twin Lakes, WA recommend these top fishing spots: Columbia River, Franklin D Roosevelt Lake, South Twin Lake, and North Twin Lake.
🐟 What fish can you catch in Twin Lakes?
Most commonly caught species around Twin Lakes, WA:
- Rainbow trout - 380 reported catches
- Smallmouth bass - 262 reported catches
- Walleye - 206 reported catches
- Largemouth bass - 158 reported catches
- Brown trout - 119 reported catches
📢 What are the latest Twin Lakes fishing reports?
The latest Twin Lakes, WA fishing reports are:
- @reel_808 reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Franklin D Roosevelt Lake.
- @lucacorvino reported a nice Walleye at Franklin D Roosevelt Lake.
- @biggestmike reported a nice Smallmouth bass.
- @davidslychenyuk reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Franklin D Roosevelt Lake.
- @davidslychenyuk reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Franklin D Roosevelt Lake.
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