Regulation & Seasons

Before going fishing, always consult the 2009-2009 Fishing in Washington Sport fishing Regulation Pamphlet for specific seasons, gear rules, and limits; and check the sport fishing hotline at (360) 902-2500, and the shell fishing hotline at (866) 880-5431, for emergency changes to these general rules.

2010-2011 Sport Fishing Regulation Pamphlet

> Search emergency rule update

> Download 2010 rule pamphlet (pdf)

River, Streams and Creeks

Cape Labelle Creek:

Bailey Creek is a tributary to West Fork of the Sanpoil River

Okanogan River: U.S. Highway 97, which roughly parallels the Okanogan River, is the county's main north-south artery.

West Fork of the Sanpoil River:

Alpine Lakes

Bonaparte Lake: Bonaparte Lake (160 acres): About 18 miles northeast of Tonasket, this year-around lake is stocked with kokanee, rainbows, lake trout (mackinaw) and brook trout. A resort is available. The latitude and longitude coordinates for this lake are 48.7932, -119.0612 and the altitude is 3556 feet (1084 meters) located in the Mount Bonaparte area. To reach Bonaparte Lake follow State Route 20 from Tonasket towards Republic and turn off on Bonaparte Lake Road. The lake sits below Mount Bonaparte and Spur Mountain in the Okanogan National Forest.

Ell Lake: 17 miles SE of Tonasket, 21 acre lake that holds rainbow. Public access available. The latitude and longitude coordinates for this lake are 48.6040, -119.1178 and the altitude is 2602 feet (793 meters) located in the Bailey Creek Area.

Leader Lake: (159 acres) Fishing should be fair to good for chunky rainbows on this lake 4 miles west of Okanogan. Heavy irrigation demands due to drought greatly decrease the water levels some summers. Trout survival can be affected, but expect those rainbows that survive to be in excellent shape and averaging about 12 inches. Boat launches, toilets, and camping available.

Long Lake: This pretty, clean glacial kettle lake is one of a close string of 3 small lakes east of Tonasket along the Aeneas Valley road. Long Lake is just to the north and Ell Lake (special regs) is just south. Each has an improved boat launch. The latitude and longitude coordinates for this lake are 48.6149, -119.1337 and the altitude is 2579 feet (786 meters) located in the Bailey Creek Area. The latitude and longitude coordinates for this reservoir are 48.3615, -119.6978 and the altitude is 2264 feet (690 meters) located in the Malott area.

Lyman Lake: The latitude and longitude coordinates for this lake are 48.5238, -119.0192 and the altitude is 2900 feet (884 meters) located in the Bailey Creek Area.

Round Lake: The latitude and longitude coordinates for this lake are 48.6077, -119.1256 and the altitude is 2592 feet (790 meters) located in the Bailey Creek Area.

Turner Lake: The latitude and longitude coordinates for this lake are 48.6699, -119.0028 and the altitude is 4167 feet (1270 meters) located in the Mount Annie Area.

Walker Lake: (Private Lake) The latitude and longitude coordinates for this lake are 48.7621, -119.0245 and the altitude is 4147 feet (1264 meters) located in the Mount Bonaparte Area.