The Spokane River The Spokane River was known worldwide, as one of the finest trout rivers in the world. – Marshall McDonald 1894  Multiple weirs and basket traps on the Spokane River and its tributaries produced up to 800 fish per day  Little Spokane River was known for steelhead and resident trout  Up to 200 fish caught per day  Permanent fishing spot  Little Falls was one of the last permanent fishing stations  Fishery started in early spring for steelhead, resident trout, lamprey, suckers  At least 250 tons of dried fish in one season