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Ruby Ferry Boat Ramp

Pend Oreille River · Newport, Pend Oreille County

Ruby Ferry is a concrete kayak and canoe launch on Pend Oreille River in Newport, Washington, with a fee or pass required and restrooms. It is managed by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.

Launch
Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Lanes
1
Surface
Concrete
Fees
Day pass: $10 (Washington Discover Pass, one day. Not needed with a WDFW Vehicle Access Pass, free with an annual fishing or hunting license. Dealers and online add a $1.50 fee)
Annual pass: $45 (Washington Discover Pass, annual. Dealers and online add a $6.50 fee)
Pass
Washington Discover Pass or WDFW Vehicle Access Pass required
Restroom
Yes
Season
Year-round
Nearest town
44 mi from Trail

Managed by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife · Website

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Fish in Pend Oreille River

Also recorded:

Washington state records for these fish
FishRecordYearCaught in
Pumpkinseed1 lb 1 oz2007Lake Terrell, Whatcom County

From official Washington record lists: source

Species recorded here since 1990 (GBIF). Check state regulations for seasons and limits.

Before you launch in Washington

🧼 All boats, including paddlecraft, must stop at open inspection stations, and staff can require decontamination.

Washington boating laws: education, age limits and life jackets

Links go to official Washington agency pages.

All 8 ramps on Pend Oreille River · All ramps in Pend Oreille County

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Page updated Oct 27, 2026. Ramp details from official Washington agency records and OpenStreetMap.