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The Fishtrap Area offers 9,000 acres of beautiful landscapes and an old farmstead, with habitats ranging from forest to shrub-steppe, grassland, and wetlands. Fishtrap is home to two scenic fishing lakes and numerous species of birds and other wildlife.
The historic Folsom Farm Recreation Site demonstrates how the landscape was converted into small farms, ranches, and communities beginning in the late 1800’s.
Enjoy the chance to explore, view and study nature, picnic, backpack, horseback ride, mountain bike, or hunt throughout the entire Fishtrap area. Fishing for stocked rainbow trout is popular at Fishtrap Lake, and during the winter season at Hog Canyon Lake.
Know Before You Go:
Fishtrap Recreation Area is open year-round has no developed campsites.
The South Loop Trailhead parking lot has substantial space for vehicle and RV parking/camping. Additional minimal space is available at the Folsom Farm, and Hog Lake Loop Trailhead parking lots. See the Fishtrap Area map. vehicle and RV parking/camping is limited to existing parking areas and camping pull-outs.
Dispersed (tent) camping is allowed. Please practice the seven Leave No Trace principles when recreating on Public Lands.
Check Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) fishing regulations for fishing seasons at Hog Canyon Lake and Fishtrap Lake. Both lakes have concrete boat launches maintained by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (a paid in advance parking permit from WDFW is required.)
Fishtrap is just a 30-mile drive southwest of Spokane, Washington. From Interstate 90, take Exit 254, and then travel east for 1.75 miles to the public land access.
There are a few designated spots to shoot in private. No rules and restrictions except for 1) clean up after yourself and 2) dont do dumb shtuff. Very nice.
Great place to visit. Very relaxing. Get rid of the everyday problems use the lake or surrounding areas for hiking lots of trails. Bring your water
Couldn't access this area, the fence at the farm stead was closed and looked like private property.
The side road leading up to this property was an unmaintained dirt road so riddled with pot holes you had to drive like 5 mph.
Turned back and went to a space at hog lake to camp.. had planned on fishing during our stay but that didn't happen. At hog lake there was very little access to the water due to elevation.
The pictures of fish trap lake look like that area would have been great for fishing had it been accessable.
The road makes washboard looks smooth. This was the worst road I think I've ever driven on. We went to watch the shooting stars that instead all we saw were car after car after car of people rolling in with their headlights on and ruining the evening. Very disappointing
