Rufus Woods Lake
8,022-acre Columbia River reservoir in Okanogan County, open year-round. WDFW lists rainbow and brown trout, kokanee, walleye, smallmouth bass and yellow perch.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Rainbow Trout
Trout limit is two fish over 14 inches
Walleye
Points, flats and reefs at low light. Jigs and live bait early, crankbaits and crawler harnesses in summer.
Smallmouth Bass
Rock, gravel and points. Tubes, jerkbaits and drop-shots.
Yellow Perch
Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.
Brown Trout
Low-light hours and cold water. Big fish on minnow baits.
Kokanee
Landlocked sockeye. Troll small dodgers and hoochies in summer.
Boat launches
3 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- State park launchRampState park with camping and a boat launchDirections ↗
- Army Corps of Engineers access areaRampAccess area with a boat launchDirections ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the state agency or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Rufus Woods Lake are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (2026-27 pamphlet on eRegulations) ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
No shops listed yet for this lake. Use the search link below.
Search more bait shops near Rufus Woods Lake ↗Local tips
- Trout limit is two fish over 14 inches.
- Colville-side shoreline accepts a tribal permit or a Washington license; Douglas County shore needs a Washington license.
- Shore access is limited, so a boat helps.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.