--Lakes-- Sullivan Lake Gillette Lake Big Meadow Lake Lake Leo Crescent Lake Lake Ellen Trout Lake Swan Lake Ferry Lake South Skookum Lake Brown's Lake

Featured Lakes
(Campground information for the Colville National Forest can be found here.)

Sullivan Lake

	Sullivan Lake is a popular recreation lake nestled in the mountains of northeast Washington. In addition to fishing for trout, salmon and burbot, visitors come to the lake for camping, canoeing, swimming, scuba diving and hiking along the trail on the east side of the lake. Other attractions include ice fishing and bighorn sheep viewing during the winter months. Size: 1,380 surface acres. Depth: 320 feet. Elevation: 2,600 feet.
Vehicle/Fishing Access:	2 X 4, 4 X 4, Boat
Barrier Free Access:
Hiking:	13 miles
Driving Directions:	Sullivan Lake is approximately 90 miles northeast of Spokane off State highway 31. It is approximately 4.5 miles southeast of the town of Metaline Falls. The Sullivan Lake Ranger District Office is located approximately 5 miles southwest of Metaline Falls on the north end of Sullivan Lake. The District Office is a source for National Forest maps and other recreational information on the Colville National Forest.
Fish Species:	German brown trout, rainbow trout, kokanee, burbot
Fishing Methods:	Fly, Spin, Bait
Angling Season:	Spring, Fall, Winter
Campgrounds:	Sullivan Lake and Noisy Creek campgrounds on the north and south sides of Sullivan Lake respectively.

Gillette Lake

	Gillette Lake is a very popular lake 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 Gillette Campground. In addition to fishing, visitors come to this lake for camping, hiking, swimming, waterskiing and canoeing. Size: 48 surface acres. Depth: 85 feet. Elevation: 3,200 feet.
Vehicle/Fishing Access:	2 X 4, 4 X 4, Boat
Barrier Free Access:
Hiking:	21 miles
Driving Directions:	Gillette Lake is approximately 96 miles northeast of Spokane off State highway 20. It is approximately 25 miles east of the town of Colville. The Colville National Forest Supervisor's Office is located in Colville approximately 72 miles north of Spokane off Highway 395. The Supervisor's Office is a source for National Forest maps and other recreational information on the Colville National Forest.
Fish Species:	Westslope cutthroat trout, eastern brook trout
Fishing Methods:	Fly, Spin, Bait
Angling Season:	Spring, Summer, Fall
Campgrounds:	Gillette and Thomas Lake Campgrounds

Big Meadow Lake

	Big Meadow Lake is a popular lake in a beautiful setting of forested mountains. The lake has a primitive boat launch and fishing pier with barrier free access on the west end. In addition to fishing, visitors come to this lake for camping, hiking, birding and canoeing.
Vehicle/Fishing Access:	2 X 4, 4 X 4, Boat
Barrier Free Access:	Yes
Hiking:	5 miles
Driving Directions:	Big Meadow Lake is approximately 96 miles north of Spokane off County Rd 9435. It is approximately 24 miles northeast of the town of Colville. The Colville National Forest Supervisor's Office is located in Colville approximately 72 miles north of Spokane off Highway 395. The Supervisor's Office is a source for National Forest maps and other recreational information on the Colville National Forest.
Fish Species:	Rainbow trout
Fishing Methods:	Fly, Spin, Bait
Angling Season:	Spring, Summer, Fall
Campgrounds:	Big Meadow Lake Campground

Lake Leo

	Lake Leo is a very popular lake in a setting of low wooded hills. The lake has a primitive boat launch. In addition to fishing, visitors come to this lake for camping, swimming, and canoeing. Winter activities include cross-country skiing along groomed trails during the winter months. Size: 39 acres. Depth: 37 feet. Elevation: 3,200 feet.
Vehicle/Fishing Access:	4 X 4, Boat
Barrier Free Access:
Hiking:
Driving Directions:	Lake Leo is approximately 98 miles northeast of Spokane off State highway 20. It is approximately 27 miles east of the town of Colville. The Colville National Forest Supervisor's Office is located in Colville approximately 72 miles north of Spokane off Highway 395. The Supervisor's Office is a source for National Forest maps and other recreational information on the Colville National Forest.
Fish Species:	Westslope cutthroat trout, eastern brook trout
Fishing Methods:	Fly, Spin, Bait
Angling Season:	Spring, Summer, Fall
Campgrounds:	Leo, Gillette and Thomas Lake Campgrounds

Crescent Lake

	Crescent Lake is a small lake set in low wooded hills near the U.S./Candian border. Visitors also come to the lake to camp nearby.
Vehicle/Fishing Access:	2 X 4, 4 X 4, Boat
Barrier Free Access:	Yes
Hiking:
Driving Directions:	Crescent Lake is approximately 100 miles northeast of Spokane off State highway 31. It is approximately 10 miles north of the town of Metaline Falls. The Sullivan Lake Ranger District Office is located approximately 5 miles southwest of Metaline Falls on the north end of Sullivan Lake. The District Office is a source for National Forest maps and other recreational information on the Colville National Forest.
Fish Species:	Rainbow trout
Fishing Methods:	Fly, Spin, Bait
Angling Season:	Spring, Summer, Fall
Campgrounds:	Crescent Lake, Mill Pond and Sullivan Lake Campgrounds

Lake Ellen

	Lake Ellen is a very popular lake in a setting of low dry hills of sagebrush and timber. The lake has a primitive boat launch on the north end. In addition to fishing, visitors come to this lake for camping, swimming, and canoeing. Size: 78 acres. Depth: 34 feet. Elevation: 2,340 feet.
Vehicle/Fishing Access:	2 X 4, 4 X 4, Boat
Barrier Free Access:	Yes
Hiking:
Driving Directions:	Lake Ellen is approximately 94 miles northwest of Spokane off State highway 20. Approximately 13 miles southwest of the town of Kettle Falls. The Three Rivers Ranger District Office, located in Kettle Falls, is a source for National Forest maps and other recreational information on the Colville National Forest.
Fish Species:	Rainbow trout
Fishing Methods:	Fly, Spin, Bait
Angling Season:	Spring, Summer, Fall
Campgrounds:	Lake Ellen Campgrounds on the north and south ends of the lake.

Trout Lake

	Trout Lake is a small lake in a beautiful setting of forested canyon walls. The lake has a primitive boat launch on the south end. In addition to fishing, visitors come to this lake for camping, hiking and canoeing. Size: 8 acres. Depth: 20 feet. Elevation: 3,040 feet.
Vehicle/Fishing Access:	2 X 4, 4 X 4, Boat
Barrier Free Access:
Hiking:	3 miles
Driving Directions:	Trout Lake is approximately 89 miles northwest of Spokane off State highway 20. Approximately 9 miles northwest of the town of Kettle Falls. The Three Rivers Ranger District Office, located in Kettle Falls, is a source for National Forest maps and other recreational information on the Colville National Forest.
Fish Species:	Rainbow trout
Fishing Methods:	Fly, Spin, Bait
Angling Season:	Spring, Summer, Fall
Campgrounds:	Trout Lake Campground

Swan Lake

	Swan Lake is a very popular lake in a beautiful setting of forested mountains. The lake has a primitive boat launch on the south end. In addition to fishing, visitors come to this lake for camping, hiking and canoeing. Size: 52 acres. Depth: 95 feet. Elevation: 3,600 feet.
Vehicle/Fishing Access:	2 X 4, 4 X 4, Boat
Barrier Free Access:
Hiking:	4 miles
Driving Directions:	Swan Lake is approximately 110 miles northwest of Spokane off State highway 21. Approximately 13 miles southwest of the town of Republic. The Republic Ranger District Office, located in Republic, is a source for National Forest maps and other recreational information on the Colville National Forest.
Fish Species:	Rainbow trout
Fishing Methods:	Fly, Spin, Bait
Angling Season:	Spring, Summer, Fall
Campgrounds:	Swan Lake, Ferry Lake and Long Lake Campgrounds

Ferry Lake

No Photo Available	Ferry Lake is a popular lake in a beautiful setting of forested mountains. The lake has a primitive boat launch on the southeast end. In addition to fishing, visitors come to this lake for camping and canoeing. Size: 19 acres. Depth: 61 feet. Elevation: 3,400 feet.
Vehicle/Fishing Access:	2 X 4, 4 X 4, Boat
Barrier Free Access:
Hiking:
Driving Directions:	Ferry Lake is approximately 110 miles northwest of Spokane off State highway 21. Approximately 13 miles southwest of the town of Republic. The Republic Ranger District Office, located in Republic, is a source for National Forest maps and other recreational information on the Colville National Forest.
Fish Species:	Rainbow trout
Fishing Methods:	Fly, Spin, Bait
Angling Season:	Spring, Summer, Fall
Campgrounds:	Swan Lake, Ferry Lake and Long Lake Campgrounds

South Skookum Lake

No Photo Available	South Skookum Lake is a popular lake in a beautiful setting of forested mountains. The lake has a boat launch and a dock with access to the disabled on the west end. In addition to fishing, visitors come to this lake for camping, hiking and canoeing. Size: 32 acres. Depth: 15 feet. Elevation: 3,500 feet.
Vehicle/Fishing Access:	2 X 4, 4 X 4, Boat
Barrier Free Access:	Yes
Hiking:	1 mile
Driving Directions:	South Skookum Lake is approximately 69 miles northeast of Spokane off County road 9325. Approximately 22 miles northeast of the town of Newport. The Newport Ranger District Office, located in Newport, is a source for National Forest maps and other recreational information on the Colville National Forest.
Fish Species:	Rainbow trout
Fishing Methods:	Fly, Spin, Bait
Angling Season:	Spring, Summer, Fall
Campgrounds:	North and South Skookum Lake Campgrounds

Brown's Lake

No Photo Available	Brown's Lake is a popular fly-fishing only lake in a beautiful setting of forested mountains. The lake has a primitive boat launch on the south end. In addition to fishing, visitors come to this lake for camping, canoeing and to view the cutthroat spawning run in the Spring from a platform off the main inlet to the lake. Size: 88 acres. Depth: 23 feet. Elevation: 3,450 feet.
Vehicle/Fishing Access:	2 X 4, 4 X 4, Boat
Barrier Free Access:
Hiking:
Driving Directions:	Brown's Lake is approximately 72 miles northeast of Spokane off County road 9325. Approximately 24 miles northeast of the town of Newport. The Newport Ranger District Office, located in Newport, is a source for National Forest maps and other recreational information on the Colville National Forest.
Fish Species:	Westslope cutthroat trout
Fishing Methods:	Fly
Angling Season:	Spring, Summer, Fall
Campgrounds:	Brown's Lake, North and South Skookum Lake Campgrounds