Spokane County · swamp
Downs Lake
Downs Lake is a swamp in Spokane County, Washington, stocked with Black Crappie, Brown Bullhead, Largemouth Bass and Pumpkinseed Sunfish. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Washington's fish & wildlife agency; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Fog
86°
55°
11 mph
0%
Fri
Clear
94°
60°
5 mph
0%
Sat
Clear
89°
63°
28 mph
0%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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All Washington waters with black crappie → · All Washington waters with brown bullhead →
Nearby waters
- Feustal Lake1.4 mi
- Stoner Lake2.5 mi
- Damage Creek3.0 mi
- Dixons Pond2.7 mi
- Big Lake3.6 mi
- Fishtrap Lake4.8 mi
- Hog Canyon Creek5.5 mi
- Clear Lake5.8 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official WA regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Downs Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Downs Lake?+
Downs Lake is stocked with Black Crappie, Brown Bullhead, Largemouth Bass and Pumpkinseed Sunfish in Spokane County, Washington. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Downs Lake?+
Yes — Washington requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Downs Lake?+
Downs Lake is a swamp in Spokane County, Washington. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.