Fishing in Basin City, WA

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Basin City, Washington?

Anglers in Basin City , WA recommend these top fishing spots: Columbia River , Scooteney Reservoir , P E Sixteen Point Four Wasteway , Chance Lake , Powerline Lake .

Q: 🐟 What fish can you catch in Basin City?

Most commonly caught species around Basin City , WA : Smallmouth bass - 2,932 reported catches Largemouth bass - 1,887 reported catches Walleye - 521 reported catches Rainbow trout - 344 reported catches Channel catfish - 270 reported catches .

Q: 📢 What are the latest Basin City fishing reports?

The latest Basin City , WA fishing reports are: @hunter.ferreira reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Soda Lake . @Rongeezy reported a nice Largemouth bass at Potholes Reservoir . @eric-hector reported a nice Largemouth bass at Corral Lake . @The_Rod_Father_ reported a nice Largemouth bass at Potholes Reservoir . @The_Rod_Father_ reported a nice Largemouth bass at Potholes Reservoir . .

Q: 📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Basin City?

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Washington, United States

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Top fish species in Basin City

Latest Basin City fishing reports

Smallmouth bass

Soda Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Potholes Reservoir

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Largemouth bass

Corral Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Potholes Reservoir

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Potholes Reservoir

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Potholes Reservoir

14 in · 1 lb

Walleye

Lake Sacajawea

length · weight

Hood Park Pond

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Ben Blair Pond (Elliot Lake)

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Hood Park Pond

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Fishing regulations in Basin City

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Washington can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Smallmouth bass as of July 27th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Smallmouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

Memorable

1 > 14

Measurement

Total Length

Restrictions & requirements

Additional information

No min. size in lakes, ponds, and reservoirs. Only 1 smallmouth bass over 14" may be retained. Daily limit 10. No size restriction/daily limit in rivers, streams, and beaver ponds.For more information please see State of Washington Fishing Regulations

Synonyms

Micropterus dolomieui

Location specific information

ESQUATZEL COULEEAll game fishYear-roundStatewide min. size/daily limit.ESQUATZEL COULEE, WEST BRANCHAll game fishYear-roundStatewide min. size/daily limit.RINGOLD SPRINGS HATCHERY CREEKAll speciesCLOSED WATERS.SOUTH COLUMBIA BASIN IRRIGATION PE 16.4 SPILLWAYfrom the South Columbia Basin Irrigation PE16.4 spillway at the Ringold Springs access downstream 400' towards the Columbia River (46°30'20.0"N 119°15'28.7"W)All speciesCLOSED WATERS.POWERLINE LAKETroutYear-roundMin. size 14". Daily limit 2.Other game fishYear-roundStatewide min. size/daily limit.PALOUSE RIVERfrom mouth to the base of Palouse Falls CRC (652)All speciesJune 16-Aug. 31Two-Pole allowed. Except: It is not permissible to fish with two poles for steelhead.TroutSat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.Nov. 1-Fri. before Memorial DayClosed.Steelhead (hatchery)Apr. 16-July 31Closed.Aug. 1-Apr. 15Min. size 20". Daily limit 3.Other game fishYear-roundStatewide min. size/daily limit.upstream of Palouse Falls, including tributaries (Washington waters only) except Rock Creek and Hog Canyon Creek CRC (652)All game fishYear-roundStatewide min. size/daily limit.SNAKE RIVERA W fisa hsh din owgt no sn rl eic ae mn s Se i as r ee q Ru (ir we ed State Hwy. 128 95 to t n k . s t o A i In Def n /tt WhI Ih ud dee Ara eCs h bdt lo oa e tt al uoe i rc w fieb dsn ao ahatsu re e ytn r i d ws R ena .r Sr e ty ntq ol rui sn ki .r ee le ) Rd. t no efi s ish Cla r Wk 1s 2Aton , e k a n SI I I I I I II eI I I I I I I I II I I II C 1le a mrw ia l,t ee Ir DRiver R A n a h o r W s h i g n i c e s v i L w i s t o n r q i o n h a e a . r e 0from the Burbank to Pasco railroad bridge at Snake River mile 1.25 to the down- stream end of Goose Island CRC (640)All speciesBarbless hooks required (salmon, steelhead, and sturgeon only).TroutSat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.Nov. 1-Fri. before Memorial DayClosed.Steelhead (hatchery)Apr. 1-June 30Closed.July 1-Aug. 31Catch-and-release.Sept. 1-Mar. 31Min. size 20". Daily limit 3.Other game fishYear-roundStatewide min. size/daily limit.SturgeonYear-roundCatch-and-release.from the downstream end of Goose Island to 400' below Ice Harbor Dam CRC (640)All speciesBarbless hooks required (salmon, steelhead, and sturgeon only).TroutSat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.Nov. 1-Fri. before Memorial DayClosed.Steelhead (hatchery)Apr. 1-June 30Closed.July 1-Aug. 31Catch-and-release.Sept. 1-Mar. 31Min. size 20". Daily limit 3.Other game fishYear-roundStatewide min. size/daily limit.SturgeonMay 1-Aug. 31Closed.Sept. 1-Apr. 30Catch-and-release. Night closure.within 400' of the base of Ice Harbor DamAll speciesCLOSED WATERS.Ice Harbor Dam to 400' below Lower Monument Dam CRC (642)All speciesBarbless hooks required (salmon, steelhead, and sturgeon only).TroutSat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.Nov. 1-Fri. before Memorial DayClosed.Steelhead (hatchery)Apr. 1-June 30Closed.July 1-Aug. 31Catch-and-release.Sept. 1-Mar. 31Min. size 20". Daily limit 3.Other game fishYear-roundStatewide min. size/daily limit.SturgeonYear-roundCatch-and-release.400' below Lower Monument DamAll speciesCLOSED WATERS.Lower Monument Dam to Little Goose Dam CRC (644)All speciesBarbless hooks required (salmon, steelhead, and sturgeon only).TroutSat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.Nov. 1-Fri. before Memorial DayClosed.Steelhead (hatchery)Apr. 1-June 30Closed.July 1-Aug. 31Catch-and-release.Sept. 1-Mar. 31Min. size 20". Daily limit 3.Other game fishYear-roundStatewide min. size/daily limit.SturgeonYear-roundCatch-and-release.400' radius around the fish ladder entrance at Lyons Ferry HatcheryAll speciesCLOSED WATERS.an area 1,200' downstream from the base of the west lock gate at Little Goose Dam on the south bank of the Snake River and 100' out into the river from said river bankAll speciesCLOSED WATERS.400' below Little Goose DamAll speciesCLOSED WATERS.Little Goose Dam to Lower Granite Dam CRC (646)All speciesBarbless hooks required (salmon, steelhead, and sturgeon only).TroutSat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.Nov. 1-Fri. before Memorial DayClosed.Steelhead (hatchery)Apr. 1-June 30Closed.July 1-Aug. 31Catch-and-release.Sept. 1-Mar. 31Min. size 20". Daily limit 3.Other game fishYear-roundStatewide min. size/daily limit.SturgeonYear-roundCatch-and-release.400' below Lower Granite DamAll speciesCLOSED WATERS.Lower Granite Dam to Washington/Idaho state line in Clarkston CRC (648)All speciesBarbless hooks required (salmon, steelhead, and sturgeon only).TroutSat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.Nov. 1-Fri. before Memorial DayClosed.Steelhead (hatchery)Apr. 1-June 30Closed.July 1-Aug. 31Catch-and-release.Sept. 1-Mar. 31Min. size 20". Daily limit 3.Other game fishYear-roundStatewide min. size/daily limit.SturgeonYear-roundCatch-and-release.200' radius upstream of the fish ladder exit above Lower Granite DamAll speciesCLOSED WATERS.from WA/ID state line in Clarkston to Bridge St. Bridge (Blue Bridge) in Clarkston CRC (650)All speciesBarbless hooks required (salmon, steelhead, and sturgeon only).TroutSat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.Nov. 1-Fri. before Memorial DayClosed.Steelhead (hatchery)Apr. 1-June 30Closed.July 1-Aug. 31Catch-and-release.Sept. 1-Mar. 31Min. size 20". Daily limit 3.Other game fishYear-roundStatewide min. size/daily limit.SturgeonYear-roundCatch-and-release.from Bridge St. Bridge (Blue Bridge) in Clarkston to OR/ID border CRC (650)All speciesBarbless hooks required (salmon, steelhead, and sturgeon only).TroutSat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.Nov. 1-Fri. before Memorial DayClosed.Steelhead (hatchery)Apr. 1-June 30Closed.July 1-Aug. 31Catch-and-release.Sept. 1-Mar. 31Min. size 20". Daily limit 3.Other game fishYear-roundStatewide min. size/daily limit.SturgeonYear-roundCatch-and-release.

Regulations for

46°35′20.4″N 119°09′23.8″W

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FAQ about Basin City fishing

🎣 Where to fish in Basin City, Washington?

Anglers in Basin City, WA recommend these top fishing spots: Columbia River, Scooteney Reservoir, P E Sixteen Point Four Wasteway, Chance Lake, and Powerline Lake.

🐟 What fish can you catch in Basin City?

Most commonly caught species around Basin City, WA:

Smallmouth bass - 2,932 reported catches
Largemouth bass - 1,887 reported catches
Walleye - 521 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 344 reported catches
Channel catfish - 270 reported catches

📢 What are the latest Basin City fishing reports?

The latest Basin City, WA fishing reports are:

@hunter.ferreira reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Soda Lake.
@Rongeezy reported a nice Largemouth bass at Potholes Reservoir.
@eric-hector reported a nice Largemouth bass at Corral Lake.
@The_Rod_Father_ reported a nice Largemouth bass at Potholes Reservoir.
@The_Rod_Father_ reported a nice Largemouth bass at Potholes Reservoir.

📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Basin City?

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Basin City, WA. We give you weather trends and help you find the perfect window to catch your next personal best. With Fishbrain Pro, you will get the following capabilities: