Action: Opens fishing with no size restrictions or daily limit for all species.
Species affected: All species
Location: Fish Lake (Spokane County)
Effective dates: Immediately through Oct. 17, 2026.
Rules:
- Open for fishing with no size restriction or daily limit for all species.
- Fishing from a vessel equipped with an internal combustion engine is prohibited.
Reason for action: Fish Lake is scheduled to be treated with rotenone, a naturally occurring piscide commonly used to remove undesirable and illegally stocked fish species from lakes and streams. For additional information, see WDFW's Pre-treatment plan for Fish Lake (PDF).
Additional information: Fish Lake is closed beginning Oct. 18.
Fishery managers encourage anglers to sign up for Fishing Rule Change email notifications and to check for emergency rules on the WDFW website before fishing. Refer to the Washington Sport Fishing Rules pamphlet for current regulations. Download the Fish Washington® mobile app to stay up to date on the go.
Information contact: Randy Osborne, District 2 Fish Biologist, phone: 509-892-1001 ext. 302.