Some years back my sister lived in Idaho. She told us how they sold
land during the summer to out of state people. Buyers had no idea
that the land was practically under water during the winter with all
the rain they got. Realtors didn't disclose that fact. Not sure if
that is legal anymore hopefully not.

Depending on the area I would be careful buying when it is dry and you
have no idea of the rain fall or if the area floods. Just be a smart
buyer if there are no other homes in the area there might be a reason.

My parents years ago, when we where all just starting high school
bought land in Southern California in the high desert. They bought a
lot near a man made lake. After a few earth quakes the lake dried up.
There was an under ground crack that made holding water in the lake
impossible. The land was worthless and they had to let the bank have
it back.

Bob

"sandy" wrote in message
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We're planning on heading out in the Spring to NE Washington (and
maybe Idaho) for some fishing and also plan to look for some land for
a summer place.

If you want to look for a summer place, look during the summer so
you'll know what it will look like then. Spring in NE WA is
beautiful, before things get hot & dry during the summer.

I've been looking at real estate ads for the area and
prices seem to be a little better than many other parts of the US.

They are. That is part of why I relocated there (here).

We'd really like some acreage on boatable/fishable water-- either a
large river or a lake. I'd really appreciate any suggestions on lakes
or rivers that we should check out and what fish we can expect to
catch. (I've seen a number of ads for land on the Pend Orielle and
Lake Roosevelt)

Both good places. Lake Roosevelt is HUGE, so there will be a lot of
variety available. It is lower elevation, so can be downright HOT
during July & August The Pend Orielle is a substantial river (I
haven't fished this one yet....) that might be a better choice, but it
all depends upon your criteria. There are some beautiful smaller
lakes that might give you a more 'private' environment.

I'm not really quite in the "avid fisherperson"
catagory yet...but we just got back from fishing some Montana lakes
and our RV freezer was packed with our limit of trout! I think I'm
hooked!

The fishing in northwest MT & ID panhandle is generally better than NE
WA (IMHO), but YMMV.

I live in NE WA, so give me a holler if you have more questions. I
don't sell real estate, so I haven't a conflict of interest.....

Jim