Located about 28 miles southeast of Chewelah, McDowell Lake is within the Little Pend Oreille National Wildlife Refuge at 2300 feet elevation. Open from the 4th Saturday in April through October 31st, it is restricted to fly-fishing and catch-and-release practices. Motorized boats are not allowed. The lake offers excellent Rainbow Trout fishing in the spring and fall.
Species you might catch:
- Brook trout
- Rainbow trout
- Tench