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Fishing in Colton, WA

Washington, United States

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Top fish species in Colton

Smallmouth bass
Smallmouth bass
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout
Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Steelhead
Steelhead
Northern pikeminnow
Northern pikeminnow

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Smallmouth bass

4 in · 3 oz

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Spring Valley Reservoir

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Smallmouth bass

Potlatch River

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Potlatch River

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Smallmouth bass

Hells Gate State Park

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Largemouth bass

Spring Valley Reservoir

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Largemouth bass

Spring Valley Reservoir

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Spring Valley Reservoir

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Spring Valley Reservoir

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Largemouth bass

Spring Valley Reservoir

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About Colton fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Colton, Washington. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 689 catches for Smallmouth bass, 355 catches for Rainbow trout, and 271 catches for Largemouth bass.

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Fishing regulations in Colton

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 May 6th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Smallmouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

10

Memorable

1 > 14

Measurement

Total Length

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

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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.

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46°34′3″N 117°07′42.2″W
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FAQ about Colton fishing

Anglers in Colton, WA recommend these top fishing spots: Snake River (WA / ID), Clearwater River, Lower Granite Lake, Wawawai Bay, and Kiwanis Park.
Most commonly caught species around Colton, WA:
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The biggest Smallmouth bass (by length) reported in Colton, WA was a 10 ft / 65.1 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @trevorwallace at Spring Valley Reservoir on September 2, 2019.
The biggest Rainbow trout (by length) reported in Colton, WA was a 3 ft / 6 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @EatFishSleep at Spring Valley Reservoir on May 8, 2015.
The biggest Largemouth bass (by length) reported in Colton, WA was a 13 ft / 5.2 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @jakev301 at Spring Valley Reservoir on April 22, 2014.

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