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Winchester Reservoir Wildlife Area Unit, George, WA
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Winchester Reservoir Wildlife Area Unit

A flat Grant County wildlife unit centered on a shallow lake that draws waterfowl, shorebirds, and anglers.

George, WA

About Winchester Reservoir Wildlife Area Unit

This Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife unit sits north of Interstate 90 east of George in Grant County, within the Columbia Basin Wildlife Area. Its main feature is a shallow lake that formed as a wide section of the Winchester Wasteway, ringed mostly by cattail and bulrush marsh. The surrounding uplands mix wheatgrass with sagebrush. Visitors can use gravel boat launches, watch waterfowl and shorebirds, and fish for warm water species at the nearby Winchester Lake access sites. Dispersed camping and campfires are permitted under posted rules, and a Discover Pass is needed for access unless a qualifying license vehicle pass is held.

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    Transit: reachable by public transit

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    The Gorge Amphitheatre

    $50+

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    Wanapum Recreation Area

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