Owens Lake and Pond (Owns Lake, 66 acres)
This lake is basically a big ancient hole in the ground that filled with water, up to 50 feet deep and is about a mile West of Bear Lake on gravel roads. It has a lot of marine vegetation to deal with yet might be a fun lake for you to kayak on and do some waterfowl photography on. Is a quiet lake that waterfowl love. Owens lake is connected to Owens Pond via a channel. You launch that into the pond and then paddle north into the channel and pass under a low hanging old wood bridge into the lake. Directions: To access the lake travel North in HWY 2 from Spokane turn Left (West) onto N. Findley Rd. (just pass the access road to Bear Lake Park), then turn left onto N. Regal Rd. and follow this road until you see the lake to your right (West). Go down this road until you see a white sign that says Danger Skating and Swimming With Written Parental Permission At Your Own Risk. There is a primitive trail to into Owens Pond that passes an old travel trailer. Once in the water on Owens Pond go North through the channel to the main Owens Lake under a wood bridge. You can only access this lake through the channel when there is high water during Spring and very early summer as all the land around it is private. However, the lake and pond with its marshes are official state marine habitate. Maps: To view a map, click on google.com/maps and type in Bear Lake, WA and select #3 then pan West a little of Bear Lake in aerial view setting to see Owens Lake.
ACCESSIBILITY: PARKING... Dirt, grass parking area next to road; PATHS/TRAILS... None. Short narrow dirt trail to water. Very muddy during wet times of the year; RESTROOMS/FACILITIES… None; SENSORY... No sensory tactile markers for those with visual and other impairments. DOCKS/LAUNCHES/PLATFORMS… None. Launch off bank; DIRECT WATER ACCESS… No access for wheeled mobility devices; TRANSFER SYSTEMS... None; CAMPING... None; O.T.H.E.R… Oddities/Barriers: Deep mud during wet times of the year; Terrain: Level to about 3% grade at launch; H2O/Water: Water normally murky. Water temperature in the summer can be around 60 to 70 degree; Environmental Conditions: Nothing unusual; Resources: Food, drinks, and gas in town of Newport HWY.
Channel to Owens Lake: You have to pass under this low bridge or portage over it from the access point.
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We were just there 05/10/2026 and were told by 2 young gentleman looked to be about 14yr of age very polite. The information was this is a private lake and they were given permission only by the owner of this assumed by fish and game public lake.so not exactly sure who is right or wrong but would like to see an updated legal statement posted on the f&g website for the anglers and nature enthusiasts looking for a challenge as this small marsh looks to not be for the faint of heart beautiful and serene I can see why someone would want to keep it all for themselves forsure. I will be looking forward to the proper assessment and conclusion
ReplyDeleteNot sure on the private property topic but will check on it. I did just reload the pics and maps. Slowly restoring lost pics. Will do a follow up in the text of the Owens Lake page shortly. Thank you for the note.
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