Pacific Northwest Fisheries Program - Colville National Forest
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Lakes on
the forest

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Warmwater Fish
Coldwater Fish

Empire Lakes Fishing (North, Middle & South)

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Elevation
Fishing Access
Fishing Methods
Angling Season
3,600'
Shoreline fishing and Boat fishing.
Fly, spin and bait.
Spring, summer and fall.

 

GAME FISH SPECIES PRESENT

Eastern Brook Trout

Fish Identification Chart

DEPTH & SIZE

North - Shallow, 4 acres
Middle - Shallow, .6 acres
South - Shallow, 1.5 acres

DRIVING DIRECTIONS

Situated just 11 miles North of Republic take 270 out of the city to 203 and onto 201. From there take 517 to Forest Road 2150 right to the lake. The Colville National Forest Supervisor’s Office is a source for National Forest maps and other recreational information on the Colville National Forest. 765 South Main, Colville, Washington, 99114.

CAMPING

Nothing close.

FISHING LICENSE

A valid Washington state fishing license is needed to fish within the National Forest. Licenses are sold at sporting good and other retail stores. For information on fishing times & limits a current state fishing regulation guide is generally available free at these same locations. For more information contact the Washington Department of Fish & Game.

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