North Skookum Lake Fishing

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Elevation Fishing Access Fishing Methods Angling Season 3,500' 2X4, 4X4, and boat. Fly Spring, summer and fall.

North Skookum is a popular lake found in a setting of forested mountains about 20 miles north of Newport. This lake has a boat launch and a dock. You can fish, camp, hike, swim, and canoe while visiting. Beavers, ducks osprey and great blue herons can be seen at the lake.

GAME FISH SPECIES PRESENT

Rainbow Trout

Fish Identification Chart

DEPTH & SIZE

15 feet - N/A

ADDITIONAL NORTH SKOOKUM LAKE INFORMATION

North Skookum Lake (PDF)

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

DRIVING DIRECTIONS

Only 6.6 miles northeast from Cusick. It is also approximately 69 miles Northeast of Spokane off County Road 9325 and only 22 miles Northeast of Newport. 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

Brown’s Lake, North and South Skookum 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.