Similkameen River runs from Canada into the US. It flows into Washington west of the town of Nighthawk. It is held back 4 miles west of Oroville by the Enloe Dam. West of the Dam there are many different species of fish particularly Whitefish. The season starts on June 1- October 1 for all game fish except the Whitefish and that season is Dec. 1 through March 31. The daily limit is 15 whitefish otherwise all other game fish is the statewide daily limit. After Enloe Dam the river moves on down into Oroville and merges with the Okanogan River south of town. I have two lots for sale at www.lfr123.com The Similkameen River feeds into Palmer Lake in the spring at high water. (See Palmer Lake below) Rich in western heritage and gold mining history - gold was discovered on the Similkameen River in the 1850s - the Similkameen Valley is agricultural and ranching country today. Cattle ranching and horse breeding are strong industries in the valley, and the fabulously sunny climate makes the Lower Similkameen Valley one of the finest fruit, vegetable and wine growing areas in North America. The landscape of the Similkameen is dominated by the Similkameen River and the rugged mountains of Cathedral Park in the south, a diverse topography varying from arid valleys to soaring snow-capped mountain peaks. The source of the Similkameen River is the Cascade Mountains in Manning Provincial Park in British Columbia, Canada, flowing north and east through the valley before turning south to the Okanogan River in the United States.

Sidley Lake has year around fishing. The Lake is located right out of the community of Molson 1/2 mile south of the Canadian Border. About 13 miles east north east of Oroville at 3,679 feet in elevation lay this 120-acre Lake. The lake is open to public access only from its north bank (unless you have water craft): the other sides are privately owned. You can see two lots for sale and a map of the lake at www.lfr123.com The lake is approximately 20-30 feet deep and planted with rainbows, which now grow up to three to five pounds thanks to an installed aerator and an abundant food supply. Adjacent Molson Lake, planted with rainbows, is subject to winterkill annually because it does not have an aerator. Currently there is a two-fish limit in effect. The current price per foot of available lakefront is running an unbelievably low $250. a waterfront foot!

Palmer Lake is 2100 acres in size. It has 9.9 miles of shoreline. The lake is right out of Loomis, Washington. Palmer Lake in Okanogan County has Smallmouth Bass, Whitefish, Kokanee, Burbot, Black Crappie, Sockeye Salmon and Yellow Perch. Palmer actually holds the Burbot state record that was around 17 lbs. Burbot can also be caught with set lines during the winter while ice fishing. The Lake is year around fishing. Unfortunately most of the Lakefront is Public Lands. There is a small strip of land that has homes on it, but these properties are extremely rare. There are only 24 houses on Palmer Lake. There is a public beach with a boat launch and restrooms. This is some Lake! There is one listing on Palmer Lake Click here to see the listing

Lake Chelan is a narrow, 56-mile-long lake in Chelan County, northern Washington State, USA. It is fed by streams from the Cascade Range. With a maximum depth of 1,541 feet it is the third deepest lake in the country and the ninth deepest in the world. The surface of the lake is 1,098 feet (335 m) above sea level. The average width of the lake is 2 miles. The name Chelan is a Salish Indian word that can mean both lake and blue water. The city of Chelan sits at the southeast tip of the lake, where its water flows into the Chelan River through the hydroelectric Lake Chelan Dam. At the northwest end of the lake is the town of Stehekin. Access to the far end of the lake is limited to boat, float plane, or hiking. Lake Chelan State Park lies along the southern shore of the lake, and can be accessed from the city of Chelan by road. The northern portion of the lake is protected by Lake Chelan National Recreation Area. This Lake is no longer valued at a per foot price, it is now valued at a per inch price of $1000.00 per inch of lakefront!

Bonaparte Lake is located in the Okanogan National Forest. Mount Bonaparte, that soars up from Bonaparte Lake is 7258 feet in elevation. The lake itself sits at 3500 feet in elevation. This lake is open to fishing year around. Mackinaw, Rainbows, Bass, Brook and Silver trout are the predominate species of fish in Bonaparte Lake. There is a 10 mph speed limit on the lake that will allow for peaceful days of fishing. Bonaparte Lake Resort has cabins for rent, a grocery store, and a restaurant on site. There are no private properties other than lease lots through the National Forest. Currently the Bonaparte Lake Resort is for sale. Click here to see the resort