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Lakes & Rivers

Curlew Lake

Swimming, boating, fishing, skiing…Curlew Lake has it all.

Curlew Lake, nestled in the glacier-carved hills north of Republic, Washington, is a spring- and stream-fed lake named for the birds that once frequented the area. The serene, seven mile long lake provides visitors with wonderful opportunities for kayaking, boating, fishing, swimming, water skiing, canoeing, and sailing. Read more

Fish Lake

A tiny, clear-water lake, perfect for fly fishinhg….

Slightly more than a pond and a bit less than a full-fledged lake, tree- and cattail-lined Fish Lake, Washington is set high in the hills of the Colville National Forest, just a third of a mile drive or an easy hike from the Long Lake campgrounds.

Frequented by fly fishers, who fish its serene, shallow waters for rainbow trout, the lake also attracts several varieties of waterfowl, including loons. Deer and moose are often spotted nibbling grasses at the lake’s edge. Black bear have also been seen in the area. Read more

Kettle River

The Kettle River begins its journey to the Columbia River at Holmes Lake in British Columbia. Read more

Long Lake

Clear-water lake with shaded camp sites and a hiking trail….

Hidden high in the hills of the Colville National Forest is Long Lake, a small and often-overlooked, clear-water lake with shaded camp sites and a hiking trail. In the late spring and early summer, the lake draws local fly fishers and anglers in search of trout.

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Peggy Brixner Park

This public access park is located on the shores of the Kettle River, just across from the town of Curlew, Washington.  The “Ol’ Swimmin’ Hole” park has been used and enjoyed by generations of families for picnicking and swimming. Read more

Swan Lake

Home of the annual Fall Mountain Bike Fest….

Swan Lake is a clear-water lake located in the Colville National Forest, just off Highway 21, south of Republic, Washington. Read more