Fishing and camping options with Kids in Eastern WA

[Elkrunner]

Hey there everyone,
I was hoping that some of you could give me some pointers on some low key places to camp(preferably with a trailer) and fish right at the lake with kids.  For example, I take them to Quincy lakes a lot which is great because we can camp, fish and they can play around.  Are there any hidden gems out there that I could be taking my kids?  PM me if you have any tips.  This year I want to be out more with the kids.

Thanks,

Elkrunner

[gasman]

Ummmm let me think, oh I know.... Rimrock lake.
Or Bumping lake but we used to go to Milk Pond all the time.  Camp across the road and she kids could fish it any time they w acted and we could keep a  eye on them.

[syoungs]

it sounds kinda cheesy, but I like to camp at the hood park campground, and you can walk to the hood park pond to catch stocker trout, not to far outta town, and the fishing can be crowded at times, but for the most part its a worthwhile trip that is easy to accomplish time wise

[syoungs]

clear lake is pretty awesome to (above rimrock is the one I Mean), but im not sure how the fishing is from the bank?

[Elkrunner]

Ummmm let me think, oh I know.... Rimrock lake.
Or Bumping lake but we used to go to Milk Pond all the time.  Camp across the road and she kids could fish it any time they w acted and we could keep a  eye on them.

I would go to Rimrock lake if I knew someone that wanted to drag a boat over and possibly snag some Kokes or maybe go find some hunting spots.

[gasman]

Ummmm let me think, oh I know.... Rimrock lake.
Or Bumping lake but we used to go to Milk Pond all the time.  Camp across the road and she kids could fish it any time they w acted and we could keep a  eye on them.

I would go to Rimrock lake if I knew someone that wanted to drag a boat over and possibly snag some Kokes or maybe go find some hunting spots.

You set up a weekend and I'm there 

[syoungs]

Later in the summer I might be down for that, were looking at buying a truck camper so I can tug the boat around with us as well

[Jarhead Chase]

I was told Coffee Pot lake was great for fishing for largemouth bass and rainbow trout, and that there are some first come first served camping spots. I'm going to check it out either Friday morning or Monday morning. They do have selective gear rules in effect. I will definitely get back to you on whether or not it is any good.

[Jarhead Chase]

http://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/washington/116/

[Elkrunner]

I was told Coffee Pot lake was great for fishing for largemouth bass and rainbow trout, and that there are some first come first served camping spots. I'm going to check it out either Friday morning or Monday morning. They do have selective gear rules in effect. I will definitely get back to you on whether or not it is any good.

Sounds good. 

[bowhunterty]

Depending on how far you want to drive. Up the Tucannon river in the wildlife area. A few lakes they keep stocked.

[Jingles]

Instead of Silverline you could go 1/2 mile further and got to Perrygin West

[Elkrunner]

I always end up at silverline with the kids.  Its a bi-annual event.  We really like the owners and I have fiends we meet there.  Talk about some great fishing.  We really knock them dead there in the Spring.

[lokidog]

I really like Banks Lake up by Steamboat (?) Park, there is decent fishing along the banks, though a boat is even better.  For the kids, floating a bobber with a worm can get great results.

[Elkrunner]

I really like Banks Lake up by Steamboat (?) Park, there is decent fishing along the banks, though a boat is even better.  For the kids, floating a bobber with a worm can get great results.

I was thinking of checking banks lakes out.  I haven't been over that way since moving over here.  Thanks for the pointers. 

[Bwana Bob]

Fish lake by Conconully is a good one but best to go after the opener. Free primitive camp ground at both ends.

[Machias]

Osborn Bay off of Banks Lake, great camping, great fishing and swimming.  I used to take my kids there and fish for carp.  Non-stop action for the kids and they learn to fight big fish on light line.  They didn't know you weren't supposed to like carp fishing and just had a blast.  There is also good largemouth bass fishing and the water is much warmer than any of the surrounding lakes so swimming is a lot of fun too.

[Igor]

My suggestion would be Jack's Resort at the south end of Jameson Lake.  Full hookups at a reasonable price, and tent spots available, as well.

This is a perfect lake for the kids to fish from the bank.  You can always catch trout there, with holdovers up to 15"-16".

The owners of the resort, Anna and Ginger, are really fun people and their little cafe serves great food.

[L-ofalab]

Banks lake is the only place I have ever seen a scorpion! Also some rattle snakes there. That said I like taking the dogs out to Steamboat rock swimming and there is decent fishing there. I don't think Coffee pot is looking good, the water level is so low the boat ramp is closed, check the Rich Landers blog-

http://www.spokesman.com/blogs/outdoors/2015/feb/20/coffeepot-lake-boat-launch-closed-low-water/

I would recommend Lake Roosevelt or Pot holes reservoir. Both places have several places to camp and fishing is good from shore or even better by boat. At Pot holes there is pretty good fishing at Mardon's from their dock.

[lokidog]

At Banks we never saw any snakes or scorpions, but the ticks were pretty thick where we camped across the lake.  Lots of fish, years ago anyways, large and smallmouth, walleye, perch, crappie, and trout.  Bobber fishing is awesome as you never know what will be on the line when you pull it in.

I need to get back over there again. 

[jasnt]

Osborn Bay off of Banks Lake, great camping, great fishing and swimming.  I used to take my kids there and fish for carp.  Non-stop action for the kids and they learn to fight big fish on light line.  They didn't know you weren't supposed to like carp fishing and just had a blast.  There is also good largemouth bass fishing and the water is much warmer than any of the surrounding lakes so swimming is a lot of fun too.

+1.

[Badhabit]

I'll pitch one for Potholes State Park, full hook up camping or tent camping. They also have some Yurtz or small cabins. You can bank fish from the park on Frenchmans, bass, trout and catfish. You can go over to Mardon and fish from the dock or bank fish on the east side at Medicare beach/Perch Point. Head down to the seep lakes like Soda, Little Goose. If you bring a pet to the east side I'd be treating them with tick repellent. That stuff you squeeze along their neck and rub in. I pulled about 20 of the little buggers off my dog about 2 yrs ago from 10 minutes of running in the brush.