Fishing near me in Spokane : the best Washington spots
Spokane sits between our mapped venues, so below are the most useful of 49 fishing venues across Washington, sorted by distance from Spokane, plus license info and species. See the Washington fishing near me guide for the statewide picture.
Best Washington Fishing Spots for Spokane Anglers
Spokane doesn't have mapped venues on its doorstep yet, so these are the most useful spots across Washington, sorted by distance from Spokane. Click any spot for full venue details.
Washington picks
- 1
Fourth of July Lake
37 mi awayLincoln County
- 2
Half Moon Lake
53 mi awayPend Oreille County
- 3
Riparia Pond
81 mi awayWhitman County
Riparia Pond sits below Little Goose Dam on the north side of the Snake River in Whitman County, Washington, open year-round and stocked with catchable and jumbo rainbow trout in spring.
- brown trout
- carp
- catfish
- 4
Split Rock Recreation Site
131 mi awayLoomis, Okanogan County
- 5
Mattoon Lake
154 mi awayKittitas County
Mattoon Lake is a small lake on the edge of Ellensburg in Kittitas County, central Washington. Waters this close to town tend to fish best early and late once summer pressure builds. No species list or facilities are recorded for the venue, so check current WDFW stocking reports and regulations for Kittitas County before a visit. A Washington license is required.
- 6
Rotary Lake
161 mi awayYakima city, Yakima County
Rotary Lake is an in-town stillwater in Yakima, Washington, on the north side of the city in Yakima County. Its urban setting makes it one of the easiest waters in the valley to reach for a short session. No species list or facilities are recorded, so check current WDFW regulations and stocking information for Yakima County lakes, and carry a Washington fishing license.
- 7
Lake Joy Dock
207 mi awayKing County
- 8
Lake Number 12
214 mi awayKing County
Lake Number 12 sits about 1.5 miles northeast of Black Diamond, King County, Washington, stocked with rainbow trout and home to largemouth bass, brown bullhead and pumpkinseed sunfish; WDFW shore access is steep with limited parking.
- brown trout
- carp
- catfish
- 9
Lake Stevens
217 mi awayLake Stevens city, Snohomish County
Lake Stevens, five miles east of Everett in Snohomish County, Washington, is open year-round with kokanee, rainbow trout, largemouth and smallmouth bass, yellow perch, brown bullhead catfish and cutthroat trout.
- brown trout
- carp
- catfish
- 10
Panther Lake Fishing Access
223 mi awayKent city, King County
Panther Lake Fishing Access is a WDFW site in Kent, King County, Washington, holding brown trout, rainbow trout, carp, catfish, perch and pike, with bait, camping, food and parking nearby.
- brown trout
- carp
- catfish
- 11
Point White Pier
240 mi awayBainbridge Island city, Kitsap County
- 12
Oakland Bay Water Access Area
264 mi awayMason County
Oakland Bay Water Access Area is a WDFW fishing site in Mason County, Washington, holding brown trout, rainbow trout, carp, catfish, perch and pike, with bait, camping, food and parking nearby.
- brown trout
- carp
- catfish
Want more options? Browse all Washington fishing venues or the Washington fishing near me guide.
Do You Need a Fishing License in Washington?
The short answer for Spokane anglers, plus where to find the current Washington prices, exemptions, and free fishing days.
License Info
In most cases, yes: a Washington license before you cast
Fishing licenses in Washington are issued by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW). Anglers above the state minimum age need a valid license to fish public water around Spokane. Age thresholds, resident and non-resident fees, short-term options, and exemptions all vary by state and change each season, so check the current rules on the WDFW site before you buy.
The linked guide is updated for 2026 with current resident, non-resident, and short-term fees, where to buy online and in person, and this year's free fishing days.
What Can You Catch Near Spokane?
The most-recorded species across the 12 venues listed above.
What's Biting
- Brown Trout
- Carp
- Catfish
- Common Carp
- Perch
- Pike
The most-recorded species across these venues are brown trout, carp, catfish. Open GilledIt to see real-time catch reports for any of these species near you.
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Fishing Near Me in Spokane: FAQ
Spokane sits between our mapped venues, so the list above shows the most useful fishing spots across Washington, sorted by distance from Spokane. Browse the full Washington directory or open GilledIt to see catch reports near your exact location.
Often, yes. Many city-park ponds and public reservoirs around Spokane are free to access once you hold a valid Washington fishing license, and many states also run free fishing days each year when no license is needed. Dates and rules change, so confirm on the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) website or in our Washington license guide.
In most cases, yes: anglers above the state's minimum age need a valid Washington fishing license to fish public water around Spokane. Licenses are issued by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW). Age cut-offs, fees, and exemptions vary by state and change each season, so check the WDFW site or our Washington fishing license guide for current prices, where to buy, and free fishing days before you go.
Across the venues listed above, the most-recorded species are brown trout, carp, catfish, common carp, perch, pike. Species mix varies by venue, so check each spot's page for its confirmed list, or open GilledIt for real-time catch reports around Spokane.
For most waters around Spokane, spring (March to May) and fall (September to November) are the most productive windows: fish feed hard around the spawn and again before winter. Early morning and the last hour of light are the best daily bites in summer. Check the GilledIt community feed for what's working near Spokane this week.
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