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stateline to Spokane Valley; native redband rainbow The river tops out around 6 ft. The chart is a model: real shoreline, published maximum depth, interpolated in between. A planning tool, never a navigation product. The season-by-season read for each species follows, from the map's own numbers.
On the chart, Spokane River draws 290 acres inside 28.2 miles of shoreline. With a shoreline index of 11.8, this water is all arms and coves — edge habitat well beyond its acreage. Nothing on this chart breaks 15 ft, which makes the whole surface littoral: weeds, bait and ambush cover everywhere. Figure 11.7 mi of water from one end to the other, 1.7 mi at the beam. You'll find it in Spokane County. For a second option, Liberty Lake lies 6 mi southeast.
The spring pattern is a shallow one: rainbow trout in 2 to 6 ft. The depth story barely changes: 2 to 6 ft through summer, 1 to 6 ft in winter. Top water on the chart: Current seam (mile 10.7), a current seam in the 3 ft range, prime in spring. Time it for early morning and the evening. Summer baits: a dodger + spoon (deep troll) or a flutter spoon gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 6 ft | dawn & dusk | Current seam (mile 10.7) (3 ft) | Inline spinner (silver), Small spoon |
| Summer | 2 to 6 ft | dawn & dusk | Current seam (mile 10.7) (3 ft) | Dodger + spoon (deep troll), Flutter spoon |
| Fall | 2 to 6 ft | dawn & dusk | Current seam (mile 10.7) (3 ft) | Casting spoon, Jerkbait over shoals |
| Winter | 1 to 6 ft | dawn | Current seam (mile 10.7) (3 ft) | Jigging spoon, Tube jig (white) |
Spring puts smallmouth bass in skinny water — 2 to 6 ft is the zone. Summer fish stay in 2 to 6 ft, and winter fish hold in 2 to 6 ft. Riffle & run (mile 4.4) is the standout, a rock pile at roughly 3 ft, rated prime for spring smallmouth bass. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months. A drop shot (goby/minnow) or a ned rig covers the summer program.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 6 ft | dawn & dusk | Riffle & run (mile 4.4) (3 ft) | Ned rig, Tube jig |
| Summer | 2 to 6 ft | dawn & dusk | Riffle & run (mile 4.4) (3 ft) | Drop shot (goby/minnow), Ned rig |
| Fall | 2 to 6 ft | midday & dawn | Inside bend (mile 9.6) (4 ft) | Jerkbait, Blade bait |
| Winter | 2 to 6 ft | midday | Current seam (mile 10.7) (3 ft) | Blade bait, Hair jig |
The spring pattern is a shallow one: common carp in 1 to 6 ft. The depth story barely changes: 1 to 6 ft through summer, 2 to 6 ft in winter. Top water on the chart: Eddy pocket (mile 7.5), an eddy pocket in the 5 ft range, prime in winter. Time it for early morning and the evening.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 1 to 6 ft | midday & dawn | Eddy pocket (mile 7.5) (5 ft) | |
| Summer | 1 to 6 ft | dawn & dusk | Eddy pocket (mile 7.5) (5 ft) | |
| Fall | 2 to 6 ft | midday | Outside-bend hole (mile 0.6) (5 ft) | |
| Winter | 2 to 6 ft | midday | Eddy pocket (mile 7.5) (5 ft) |
When the water first warms, rock bass slide up into 1 to 6 ft. There's no big seasonal slide here — summer means 2 to 6 ft, winter 2 to 6 ft. Start at Riffle & run (mile 4.4). It's a rock pile holding about 3 ft of water and rates prime come spring. The feeding windows run the evening. Keep a ned rig (small) or a marabou jig rigged through the warm months.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 1 to 6 ft | midday & dawn | Riffle & run (mile 4.4) (3 ft) | 1/16 oz jig + grub, Small inline spinner |
| Summer | 2 to 6 ft | dusk | Riffle & run (mile 4.4) (3 ft) | Ned rig (small), Marabou jig |
| Fall | 2 to 6 ft | midday | Riffle & run (mile 4.4) (3 ft) | Small tube jig, Inline spinner |
| Winter | 2 to 6 ft | midday | Riffle & run (mile 4.4) (3 ft) | Tungsten jig + plastic, Small spoon + spike |
Count 12 structure marks on this chart. The deepest, Outside-bend hole (mile 0.6), sits near 5 ft.
Season dates, license requirements, and size and bag limits for Washington waters are set by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife — and special regulations can apply to Spokane River specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
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Spokane River is about 6 ft (2 m) deep at its deepest point. The contours here are modeled from the water's real shape and maximum depth, so treat them as a rough guide.
Anglers target rainbow trout, smallmouth bass, common carp, rock bass on Spokane River.
Current seam (mile 10.7) is the top-rated area: a current seam in about 3 ft of water that rates prime for rainbow trout in spring. The map above holds the full rated-spot list for every species and season.
For rainbow trout, the summer bite is best in early morning and the evening. Each species page section below lists the seasonal windows, and the map shows a live NOW badge when you're inside one.
Fishing on Spokane River is regulated by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. Check the official Washington regulations for current license requirements, season dates, and size and bag limits — special regulations can apply to this specific water.
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