Gillette Lake Fishing

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Elevation Fishing Access Fishing Methods Angling Season 3,200' 2X4, 4X4, and boat. Fly, spin and bait. Spring, summer and fall.

This popular lake is in a setting of low wooded hills. The lake is connected by water thoroughfares accessible by small boats to three other lakes. There is a boat dock and concrete boat ramp. There is also a small beach by the campground. Fishing, camping, hiking, swimming, water-skiing, and canoeing are some recreational activities found there. This lake has mixed ownership of both private and federal lands.

GAME FISH SPECIES PRESENT

Westslope Cutthroat Trout, Eastern Brook Trout

Fish Identification Chart

DEPTH & SIZE

87 feet - 48 acres

ADDITIONAL GILLETTE LAKE INFORMATION

http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/eap/fw_lakes/lkgilst1.html

DRIVING DIRECTIONS

It is located 17 miles northeast from Colville. Gillette Lake is approximately 96 miles Northeast of Spokane off State Highway 20. 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

Gillette Lake and Thomas Lake Campgrounds.

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.