McDowell Lake Access
McDowell Lake Access
McDowell Lake Access provides walk-in public access for non-motorized boats on a 47-acre fly-fishing-only lake within Little Pend Oreille National Wildlife Refuge, located about 11 miles southeast of Colville.
The access point includes a boat launch area, restroom facilities, and parking. Fishing is restricted to catch-and-release only from late April through October 31.
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