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Fishing Overview for Lake Spokane

Also known as Long Lake on the Spokane River, Lake Spokane produces walleye, smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, and stocked rainbow trout, with crappie and perch in coves; spring jigging and trolling target walleye on breaks, while summer bass fishing excels around rocky points and timber. Public launches and parks provide ample access for boats and shore anglers, and its long, river-like reaches fish similarly to Lake Roosevelt.

Sun and Moon Times

The sun will be at it's highest point at . Today we have 15:52 hours of daylight. For shallow water fishing the twilight periods are often the most productive fishing times, especially on days when a major or minor time will coincide with twilight. In low light conditions predators have better cover for their ambush and often hunt in shallow water.
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Next New Moon in ~7 days on 14th July
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We can compare the current moon distance to it's minimum and maximum distance from earth and express that as proximity. A high proximity means the moon is closer to earth. At 50% it would be at it's mean distance. A high proximity causes big tides, currents and has a direct effect on increased bite times. A proximity greater than 90% indicates a super moon.
Moon Phases for Spokane
New Moon
Tue, 14 Jul
Full Moon
Wed, 29 Jul

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All times are displayed in the America/Los_Angeles timezone and are automatically adjusted to daylight savings. The current timezone offset is -7 hours. Green and yellow areas indicate the best fishing times (major and minor). The center shows the current moon phase which is a Third Quarter Moon at 50% lumination. According to the Solunar Theory, today is a average day for fishing, but you need to cross check this with the current weather forecast for a final decision. Currently we have a minor fishing time. The next best fishing time ( ) starts in -4 hour and -49 minute. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
America/Los_Angeles • Tue, 7 Jul 13:54 • 47.66, -117.429
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7 Day Fishing Weather

The weather plays an important role in fishing. Wind strenght and direction often determine where you can fish and where fish might be holding. Although high pressure is usually good for fishing, steep pressure changes often trigger feeding frenzies and are great times for fishing. Of course temperature has also a strong effect on fishing and comfort on the water. So make sure to cross check the weather forecast with the solunar fishing times to determine the best times to go fishing. The graph below shows you the 3 hourly weather progression over the next 7 days. Scroll the graph left or right to see more.
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Fishing Overview Spokane

Spokane fishing revolves around a core trio of waters: the Spokane River, the chain of Spokane River reservoirs (Long Lake/Lake Spokane and Lake Roosevelt just downstream), and a spread of stocked trout lakes on the outskirts of town. Each fishes differently through the seasons, so timing and location matter as much as lure choice.

On the Spokane River itself, the main targets are wild and stocked rainbow trout, brown trout, and mountain whitefish. Spring through early summer, focus on slower seams and eddies from downtown upstream toward the Idaho line. Nymphing with beadhead hare’s ears, pheasant tails, and small stonefly patterns under an indicator is the most consistent approach, but Euro-style tight line nymphing in pocket water produces larger fish. Spin anglers do well with 1/8–1/4 oz inline spinners in silver or copper, or small minnow plugs worked just off the current breaks.

By midsummer, flows drop and water clears, so downsize tippet and flies and target early and late in the day. Look for evening caddis and mayfly hatches and fish small parachute dries and elk-hair caddis tight to the banks. In fall, streamer fishing turns on—swing or strip olive or black streamers, or 2–3 inch soft-plastic swimbaits on light jig heads, across deeper runs for browns and bigger rainbows.

Long Lake (Lake Spokane), just northwest of town, fishes like a classic lowland reservoir. Smallmouth bass, walleye, pike, and panfish dominate. In spring, target rocky shorelines and points for smallmouth with tube jigs, Ned rigs, and 3–4 inch grubs in green pumpkin or brown. Walleye orient to breaklines and flats—drift bottom bouncers with crawler harnesses or jig 1/4–3/8 oz jigs tipped with worms along depth transitions. As water warms, shift to main-lake humps, submerged rock piles, and mid-depth weed edges. Northern pike hold in weedy bays and creek mouths; they’ll crush spinnerbaits, spoons, and jerkbaits retrieved over or along vegetation.

Farther downstream, Lake Roosevelt (the Columbia River impoundment that backs water up to the Spokane area) adds kokanee, rainbow trout, and burbot to the mix. Troll lightweight dodgers and hoochies or small spoons 10–40 feet down for kokanee, especially in spring and early summer. For burbot in late fall and winter, work glow jigs tipped with cut bait on steep rocky contours at night.

Several nearby trout lakes—such as Fish Lake, Clear Lake, and West Medical Lake—offer excellent put-and-take and holdover trout fishing. In early season, shore anglers score with PowerBait on sliding sinker rigs, inflated worms, and small spinners. Boat and float-tube anglers do well trolling small spoons, wedding rings with worms, or micro-plugs 5–15 feet down. As summer progresses, focus on deeper holes early and late, and consider trolling a little faster to locate active fish.

Spokane’s smaller warmwater ponds and lakes around the valley and West Plains provide reliable panfish and bass action. Look for cattails, downed wood, and shade. For crappie and bluegill, suspend 1/32–1/16 oz marabou or plastic jigs under a bobber and adjust depth until you find the school. For largemouth, flip soft plastics into cover or work frogs and buzzbaits across surface vegetation at dawn and dusk.

Year-round, success in the Spokane area comes from matching your tactics to the specific water and season: think nymphs and streamers in the river, structure-oriented presentations for reservoir bass and walleye, and simple but precise trolling or float fishing for stocked trout and panfish.

The Best Fishing Spots around Spokane

Spokane River

Cutting through downtown Spokane, the Spokane River offers urban-access fishing for smallmouth bass, rainbow trout, and seasonal walleye; spring brings a strong bass bite below riffles, summer favors topwater along rocky banks, and fall sees trout and walleye active in deeper runs. Shore access is plentiful at city parks and below dams, while kayaks and small boats work eddies and seams; when flows settle, anglers target current breaks much like they would on Columbia River tributaries.

Lake Coeur d'Alene

Just east of Spokane, Lake Coeur d'Alene is a sprawling fishery known for chinook salmon, kokanee, smallmouth and largemouth bass, and notable northern pike; trolling for salmon and kokanee shines in spring and fall, while bass and pike dominate weedy bays and rocky points in summer. Numerous launches and marinas make boating easy, and shore fishing at parks and piers is productive—its variety rivals big regional waters like Lake Pend Oreille.

Lake Spokane

Also known as Long Lake on the Spokane River, Lake Spokane produces walleye, smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, and stocked rainbow trout, with crappie and perch in coves; spring jigging and trolling target walleye on breaks, while summer bass fishing excels around rocky points and timber. Public launches and parks provide ample access for boats and shore anglers, and its long, river-like reaches fish similarly to Lake Roosevelt.

Hayden Lake

A deep, clear North Idaho lake near Spokane, Hayden Lake offers kokanee, chinook, smallmouth and largemouth bass, and northern pike; spring trolling for kokanee is popular, while summer brings strong bass action on docks and rocky structure, with pike patrolling weedy bays. Multiple launches and a marina support boaters, and shore access at parks and road pullouts lets bank anglers intercept schooling kokanee much like on Lake Coeur d'Alene.

Liberty Lake

Minutes from Spokane Valley, Liberty Lake is a versatile fishery with largemouth and smallmouth bass, rainbow trout, yellow perch, black crappie, and seasonal brown trout; early-season trout trolling is followed by summer bass and panfish around docks and weedlines. A popular launch and city park give excellent access for boats and shore anglers, and its weedy flats fish similarly to Silver Lake.

Newman Lake

This large, shallow lake northeast of Spokane is known for tiger muskellunge, largemouth bass, crappie, and yellow perch; warm months bring muskie hunters to weed edges and drop-offs, while panfish school near submerged timber. The public launch and scattered shoreline access support both trolling and casting, and its muskie fishery draws anglers who also frequent Mayfield Lake and Merwin Lake.

Eloika Lake

North of Spokane, shallow Eloika Lake warms early and produces largemouth bass, black crappie, yellow perch, and seasonal rainbow trout; spring panfish bites are strong in flooded grasses, with summer bass action along cattail edges and wood. The public access and resort launches make boating straightforward, and in colder winters safe ice brings perch and crappie opportunities similar to Waitts Lake.

Clear Lake (Spokane County)

A family-friendly lake near Fairchild AFB, Clear Lake is well known for stocked rainbow trout and resident largemouth bass, with crappie and perch mixed in; spring trolling and bank fishing excel for trout, while summer brings steady bass and panfish around weedlines and docks. A county park, resort, and launch support both boat and shore anglers, offering accessibility comparable to Fish Lake.

Sprague Lake

West of Spokane along I-90, Sprague Lake is famed for fast-growing rainbow trout and occasional brown trout, with yellow perch and other spiny rays present; wind-driven chop favors trolling and wind-drifting in spring and fall, while early and late light periods are prime for casting spoons and plugs. Public access sites and resorts accommodate boats and shore anglers, and its open-water tactics mirror those on Lake Roosevelt.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Spokane area

We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Spokane. Below you can find them organized on a map. Points, Headlands, Reefs, Islands, Channels, etc can all be productive fishing spots. As these are user submitted spots, there might be some errors in the exact location. You also need to cross check local fishing regulations. Some of the spots might be in or around marine reserves or other locations that cannot be fished. If you click on a location marker it will bring up some details and a quick link to google search, satellite maps and fishing times. Tip: Click/Tap on a new area to load more fishing spots.

Monroe Street Dam - 0.3681289681km , Canada Island - 0.60162314428km , Havermale Island - 0.85593203653km , Upper Falls Dam - 1.10622728301km , Garden Springs Creek - 2.1106788057km , Hangman Creek - 2.15068554831km , Rockwood Vista Reservoir Dam - 2.67098755704km , Marshall Creek - 5.28693637971km , Lincoln Heights Reservoir Dam - 5.68032475252km , North Hill Reservoir Dam - 7.87811342925km , Upriver Dam - 8.08202416243km , Northwood Detention Pond Number One Dam - 10.7384652062km , Northwood Detention Pond Number Two Dam - 10.98910108843km , Chester Creek - 12.94870116862km , Dartford Creek - 13.71174790083km , Wandermere Lake Dam - 13.75614784944km , Queen Lucas Lake - 14.20715138833km , Nine Mile Dam - 15.43580265292km , Little Deep Creek - 15.58157933952km , Little Spokane River - 17.02200747806km , Peone Creek - 17.3432585735km , Willow Lake - 18.1850786725km , Shelley Lake - 18.37721389963km , Saltese Creek - 18.58343783613km , Hansens Pond - 18.70449155554km , Spangle Creek - 18.75523967613km , Granite Lake - 19.26838440043km , Tule Pond - 20.90111694711km , Page Pond - 21.73780940944km , Medical Lake - 21.87532252557km , Big Swamp - 22.0571979236km , Otter Lake - 22.24690033123km , West Medical Lake - 23.12595629491km , Deruwe Dam - 23.48158525038km , Dosser Reservoir Dam - 23.79985917045km , Quinnamose Creek - 23.85014142375km , Emtman Dam Number One - 24.28167522296km , Dragoon Creek - 24.47038451023km , Little Cottonwood Creek - 24.61589267286km , Emtman Dam Number Two - 24.81707954784km

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