Rainbow Trout is recorded in 13 of the 15 spots within 75 minutes of Spokane. Below are the strongest of them by our score: drive time, depth data, species and public access.
By our bite calendar, Rainbow Trout peaks around Spokane in January, February, March, November, and December. In November the calendar puts it at “Peak”.
Where to catch Rainbow Trout near Spokane
1. Liberty Lake
Liberty Lake is a 22-minute drive from downtown Spokane. Launch at Liberty Lake, the public ramp on Liberty Lake closest to downtown (≈ 15.8 mi). Public access on Liberty Lake: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 30 ft. Recorded here: Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Walleye, and Brook Trout.
2. Silver Lake
Silver Lake is a 18-minute drive from downtown Spokane. Launch at Silver Lake, the public ramp on Silver Lake closest to downtown (≈ 12.4 mi). Public access on Silver Lake: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 75 ft. Recorded here: Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Pumpkinseed, and Bluegill.
3. Clear Lake
Clear Lake is a 22-minute drive from downtown Spokane. Launch at Clear Lake, the public ramp on Clear Lake closest to downtown (≈ 15.9 mi). Public access on Clear Lake: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 95 ft. Recorded here: Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Lake Trout, and Common Carp.
4. Newman Lake
Newman Lake is a 31-minute drive from downtown Spokane. Launch at Newman Lake, the public ramp on Newman Lake closest to downtown (≈ 17.7 mi). Public access on Newman Lake: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 30 ft. Recorded here: Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout, Black Crappie, and Brown Trout.
5. Lake Pend Oreille
Lake Pend Oreille is a 67-minute drive from downtown Spokane. Launch at Morton Slough, the public ramp on Lake Pend Oreille closest to downtown (≈ 48.8 mi). Public access on Lake Pend Oreille: 9 boat ramps. Surveyed depths reach 1,158 ft. Recorded here: Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Bull Trout, and Brown Trout.
6. Coeur d'Alene Lake
Coeur d'Alene Lake is a 55-minute drive from downtown Spokane. Launch at Rockford Bay, the public ramp on Coeur d'Alene Lake closest to downtown (≈ 26.5 mi). Public access on Coeur d'Alene Lake: 6 boat ramps. Recorded here: Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Northern Pike, and Smallmouth Bass.
