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Fishing in Colfax, WA

Washington, United States

Best fishing spots in Colfax, WA

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Top fish species in Colfax

Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout
Smallmouth bass
Smallmouth bass
Northern pikeminnow
Northern pikeminnow
Bluegill
Bluegill

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Largemouth bass

Spring Valley Reservoir

10 in · 1 lb

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Bluegill

Spring Valley Reservoir

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Largemouth bass

Spring Valley Reservoir

23 in · 8 lb

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Largemouth bass

Spring Valley Reservoir

19 in · 3 lb 3 oz

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Largemouth bass

Spring Valley Reservoir

10 in · 6 oz

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Rainbow trout

Spring Valley Reservoir

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Largemouth bass

Spring Valley Reservoir

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Largemouth bass

Spring Valley Reservoir

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Largemouth bass

Spring Valley Reservoir

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Largemouth bass

Spring Valley Reservoir

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About Colfax fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Colfax, Washington. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 248 catches for Largemouth bass, 234 catches for Rainbow trout, and 234 catches for Smallmouth bass.

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Fishing regulations in Colfax

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 Largemouth bass as of April 16th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Largemouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

5

Memorable

1 > 17

Max size

12"

Measurement

Total Length

No min. size in lakes, ponds, and reservoirs. Only largemouth bass less than 12" may be retained, except 1 over 17" may be retained. Daily limit 5. No size restriction/daily limit in rivers, streams, and beaver ponds.

For more information please see State of Washington Fishing Regulations

Micropterus nigricans

ROCK CREEK

from mouth to the bridge on Jordan Knott Rd. at Revere

  • All species
  • Selective gear rules.
  • All game fish
  • Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
  • Catch-and-release.

from bridge on Jordan Knott Rd. at Revere upstream

  • All game fish
  • Year-round
  • Statewide min. size/daily limit.

GARFIELD JUVENILE POND

  • All species
  • Two-Pole not allowed. Juvenile anglers only (under 15 years old).
  • All game fish
  • Year-round
  • Statewide min. size/daily limit.

PAMPA POND

  • All species
  • Fishing from any floating device prohibited.
  • All game fish
  • Mar. 1-Sept. 30
  • Statewide min. size/daily limit.

PALOUSE RIVER

from mouth to the base of Palouse Falls CRC (652)

  • All species
  • June 16-Aug. 31
  • Two-Pole allowed. Except: It is not permissible to fish with two poles for steelhead.
  • Trout
  • Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
  • Statewide min. size/daily limit.
  • Nov. 1-Fri. before Memorial Day
  • Closed.
  • Steelhead (hatchery)
  • Apr. 16-July 31
  • Closed.
  • Aug. 1-Apr. 15
  • Min. size 20". Daily limit 3.
  • Other game fish
  • Year-round
  • Statewide min. size/daily limit.

upstream of Palouse Falls, including tributaries (Washington waters only) except Rock Creek and Hog Canyon Creek CRC (652)

  • All game fish
  • Year-round
  • Statewide min. size/daily limit.

Regulations for

46°54′10.4″N 117°20′24″W
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FAQ about Colfax fishing

Anglers in Colfax, WA recommend these top fishing spots: Palouse River and South Fork Palouse River.
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