Colville River
- Easy
- difficulty
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
- best months
The Colville River is a river fishing spot in northeastern Washington, managed by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. It sits about a mile from the town of Colville, so it's easy to fit into a day in town or a longer stay in the area. Access is rated easy, which suits anglers who want a simple outing without a long approach. The river setting is the main draw here, with a straightforward visit to the water close to town. For comfortable weather, aim for late spring through early fall. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Colville run from highs around 72°F in May to the high 80s in July and August, with September easing back to about 78°F and fewer wet days than spring. Winter is cold, with January highs near 34°F and lows in the low 20s. Nearby, Mill Creek offers canoeing about 5 miles away. Hikers can head to Old Timer's Horse Trail, roughly 8 miles out, or Mill Butte Trail, about 10 miles away.
Local outfitters
- North Lake RV Park and Campground14 mi away
- Black Beach Resort37 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
Best time to go · Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
Best time to visit Colville River
Best months: April–June and September–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
Jan
34° / 23°
12 wet · 7 snow
Feb
42° / 24°
10 wet · 4 snow
Mar
53° / 29°
11 wet · 2 snow
Apr
62° / 35°
9 wet
May
72° / 43°
10 wet
Jun
78° / 49°
9 wet
Jul
88° / 53°
5 wet
Aug
89° / 51°
4 wet
Sep
78° / 44°
5 wet
Oct
61° / 34°
9 wet
Nov
43° / 29°
12 wet · 3 snow
Dec
34° / 24°
12 wet · 7 snow
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Colville, WA, 2.4 mi away at 1,554 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
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