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Lake Leo Fishing

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[Photograph]: Lake Leo
Elevation
Fishing Access
Fishing Methods
Angling Season
3,200'
4X4, primitive boat launch.
Fly, spin, bait.
Spring, summer and fall.

This lake is a popular one set in low wooded hills. Visitors, in addition to fishing, come to the lake for camping, swimming, and canoeing. In the winter, cross country skiing is available along groomed trails.

GAME FISH SPECIES PRESENT

Westslope Cutthroat Trout, Eastern Brook Trout

Fish Identification Chart

DEPTH& SIZE

37 feet - 42.5 acres

ADDITIONAL LAKE LEO INFORMATION

http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/eap/fw_lakes/lkleope1.html

For fishing reports, please visit http://www.washingtonlakes.com/.

DRIVING DIRECTIONS

This Lake is located 7 miles Southwest from Ione and 4200 feet Northeast from Heritage Lake. It is approximately 98 miles Northeast of Spokane off State Highway 20. It is only 27 miles East of Colville. 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

Lake Leo, Gillette 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.

 

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