History and Facts:

Fishtrap lake (196 acres) was named after the willow fish traps that the Indians used to catch Red Horse Suckers at its outlet creek. The lake is known for its great trout fishing. This popular Lake is great for boating and swimming. As with all the lakes in the Scab Lands this lake gets a lot of wind throughout the year so is a great sailing lake. It is long and narrow at 2.2 miles long and 30' deep at its deepest. In the Fishtrap Lake area there are extensive wetlands, thus wildlife.

Amenities: 

The resort has tent and RV sites, fishing boat and kayak rentals, swim area, store and restrooms. It also has a nice primitive boat launch that is great to launch powerboats or kayaks from, but due to a low hanging cable from a dock to a cliff, Sailboats need to launch from the public launch ramp right next to this resort. Other wonderful benefits are the numerous trails crisscrossing the area, offering several loop hikes and access to wildlife viewing areas at both Fishtrap Lake and Hog Canyon.

If your kids like Buffalo ask the resort manager about it and they may allow you to go see them.

Resort Contact

Mike & Trudy Barker

509-235-2284

Directions

From Spokane, go west on I-90 to Fishtrap Exit 254, then south 2 miles on Old State Highway to Fishtrap Rd.

MAP: To view a map click on www.mapquest.com and type in Downs Lake, WA. and then slide straight above Downs Lake near HWY 95 and you will see Fishtrap lake on the map. You will need to pan in a little.

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