Spectacle Lake Jason Hollinger / CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
About this site

Spectacle Lake is a 396 acre storage reservoir in the Whitestone Coulee Unit of the Okanogan-Similkameen Division of the Chief Joseph Dam Project and located near Tonasket, Washington. This is a Reclamation irrigation project associated with Chief Joseph Dam but not a part of the dam. Fish species include rainbow trout

USBR · Bureau of Reclamation

Spectacle Lake

PASSLANDS ✦ AMBIGUOUS SEE THE SOURCE CHECK

Maybe — confirm before you go.

Reclamation honors the pass at only a handful of sites — confirm before you rely on it here.

Where it is
48.8099, -119.5553
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Common questions

Quick Yes / No / Depends answers for Spectacle Lake — always confirm with the managing site before you go.

Depends Does the America the Beautiful pass work here?

Maybe — Reclamation honors the pass at only a handful of sites — confirm before you rely on it here. Check with the managing agency before you go.

Yes Can you fish at Spectacle Lake?

Yes — fishing is one of the listed activities here. You’ll need a valid state fishing license.

Yes Can you kayak, paddle, or boat here?

Yes — there’s water for boating and paddling at Spectacle Lake. Hand-launched craft usually need no permit; motorized boats may need registration or a launch fee.

Depends Is hunting allowed?

Yes — hunting is permitted here in season, with the required state license and tags. Check seasons and unit rules.

Yes Can you bring a dog?

Generally yes — dogs are welcome when kept under control (usually leashed). Confirm any local rules.

Depends Are drones allowed?

Sometimes — often allowed away from wilderness and developed or crowded areas, with rules. Check locally before you fly.

Nearby sites

Bureau of Land Management

Chopaka Lake and Chopaka Mountain Wilderness Study Area

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This Bureau of Land Management site may charge a fee your pass covers — confirm before you go.

BikingBoatingClimbing
WA · Fee unknown
Conconully Lake/Conconully Reservoir Bouldernavigator / CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons Bureau of Reclamation

Conconully Lake/Conconully Reservoir

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Reclamation honors the pass at only a handful of sites — confirm before you rely on it here.

BoatingCampingFishing
WA · Fee unknown
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Rufus Woods Lake

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Army Corps site — the pass gives 50% off day-use fees only and never covers camping. Confirm at the gate.

BoatingCampingFishing
WA · Fee unknown
U.S. Forest Service

Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest

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This Forest Service site may charge a fee your pass covers — confirm before you go.

BikingBoatingClimbing
WA · Fee unknown