Columbia Basin Wildlife Area Winchester Reservoir Unit
The Winchester Reservoir unit is 930 acres of land and 1,020 acres of water just north of Interstate 90 east of the town of George. The lake is actually a wide spot in the Winchester Wasteway, with an average depth of about six feet. The surrounding landscape is relatively flat with the lake in a natural low area. Most of the lake is surrounded by cattail and bulrush marsh. The uplands are a mix of tall wheatgrass or intermediate wheatgrass with big sage/bluebunch wheatgrass in some areas. Waterfowl and shorebirds dominate. County roads provide public access to the parking areas and gravel boat launches on the south and upper east sides of the lake. About 20 acres are leased for farming.
Viewing Opportunities
Birds
Birds of Prey
Eagles
Shorebirds
Songbirds
Upland Birds
Wading Birds
Waterfowl
Mammals
Deer
Small Mammals
Other
Butterflies
Reptiles/Amphibians
How to Get Here
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Map and Driving Directions
Access Site #1
Driving Directions From Moses Lake, take I-90 west to Dodson Road Exit 164, turn north (right)on Dodson Road then west(left)on the North Frontage Road. Proceed west on North Frontage Road about three miles (about one mile past Road E NW), to the south entrance of the Winche
Parking/Restroom Information There are primitive parking areas at the north and south ends of Winchester Reservoir Unit. WDFW has a gravel parking area with an outhouse and gravel boat ramp at the west end of County Road 3 NW.
A Discover Pass or WDFW Vehicle Access Pass
is required on all WDFW lands. Learn more at DiscoverPass.wa.gov
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