Early ice fishing opportunities open

ODESSA — Cold snaps across Lincoln and Adams counties have anglers in Odessa, Reardan, Davenport, Sprague, and surrounding areas looking to test early ice fishing conditions on smaller lakes and reservoirs. Ice fishing for trout, perch, and crappie is open year-round on select waters through March 31, 2026, under Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife rules. Popular spots include Fourth of July Lake for rainbow trout in 15 to 25 feet of water, Upper Twin Lake for yellow perch and occasional rainbows, Sprague Lake for black crappie, bluegill, channel catfish, and rainbow trout, and Coffeepo...