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Pend Oreille River

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Largemouth bass

14 in · 1 lb 3 oz

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Largemouth bass

22 in · 7 lb

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Smallmouth bass

20 in · 5 lb

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Largemouth bass

22 in · 6 lb 3 oz

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General info

Pend Oreille River is a stream located in United States. It is most popular for fishing Smallmouth bass, Largemouth bass, and Yellow perch.

Location

48°35′50.7″N 117°21′6.5″W
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Fishing regulations at Pend Oreille River, undefined

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

Smallmouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

10

Memorable

1 > 14

Measurement

Total Length

No min. size in lakes, ponds, and reservoirs. Only 1 smallmouth bass over 14" may be retained. Daily limit 10. No size restriction/daily limit in rivers, streams, and beaver ponds.

For more information please see State of Washington Fishing Regulations

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CALISPELL CREEK

from mouth to Calispell Lake

  • All species
  • Year-round
  • WDFW and Kalispel tribal licenses required to fish Calispell Slough.
  • All game fish
  • Year-round
  • Statewide min. size/daily limit.

PEND OREILLE RIVER

  • All species
  • Two-Pole allowed.
  • Year-round
  • CLOSED 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 fish
  • Year-round
  • Statewide lake rules apply.

SULLIVAN CREEK AND TRIBUTARIES

  • All species
  • Selective gear rules.
  • Trout
  • Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
  • Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Release cutthroat.
  • Other game fish
  • Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
  • Statewide min. size/daily limit.

BIG MEADOW LAKE

  • All species
  • Unlawful to use lead weights or lead jigs measuring 1 1/2" or less along the longest axis.
  • All game fish
  • 4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31
  • Statewide min. size/daily limit.

BROWNS LAKE

  • All species
  • Fly fishing only. Motors prohibited.
  • All game fish
  • 4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31
  • Statewide min. size/daily limit.

CALDWELL LAKE

  • All game fish
  • 4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31
  • Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Eastern brook trout count as part of trout daily limit.

CARL'S LAKE

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

CHAIN LAKE

  • All game fish
  • 4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31
  • Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Release kokanee.

CONGER POND

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

CRESCENT LAKE

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

FAN LAKE

  • All species
  • Internal combustion motors prohibited.
  • All game fish
  • 4th Sat. in Apr.- Sept. 30
  • Statewide min. size/daily limit.

FRATER LAKE

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

KINGS LAKE

and all tributaries

  • All species
  • CLOSED WATERS.

LEAD KING LAKE

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

LEDBETTER LAKE

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

LITTLE LOST LAKE

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

MARSHALL LAKE

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

MUSKEGON LAKE

  • All species
  • Selective gear rules. Internal combustion motors prohibited.
  • Trout
  • 4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31
  • Min. size 14". Daily limit 2.
  • Other game fish
  • 4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31
  • Statewide min. size/daily limit.

MYSTIC LAKE

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

NO NAME LAKE

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

PARKER LAKE

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

PETIT LAKE

  • All species
  • Internal combustion motors prohibited.
  • All game fish
  • 4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31
  • Statewide min. size/daily limit.

SACHEEN LAKE

  • All game fish
  • Year-round
  • Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Eastern brook trout count as part of trout daily limit.

SKOOKUM LAKE NORTH

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

SKOOKUM LAKE SOUTH

  • All species
  • Unlawful to use lead weights or lead jigs measuring 1 1/2" or less along the longest axis.
  • All game fish
  • 4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31
  • Statewide min. size/daily limit.

SULLIVAN LAKE

  • Trout
  • Year-round
  • Min. size 14". Daily limit 2.
  • Other game fish
  • Year-round
  • Statewide min. size/daily limit.

YOCUM LAKE

  • All species
  • Unlawful to use lead weights or lead jigs measuring 1 1/2" or less along the longest axis. Internal combustion motors prohibited.
  • All game fish
  • 4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31
  • Statewide min. size/daily limit.

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48°35′50.7″N 117°21′6.5″W
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48°35′50.7″N 117°21′6.5″W
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