🐟 What fish can you catch in Dayton?

Most commonly caught species around Dayton , WA : Largemouth bass - 218 reported catches Rainbow trout - 188 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 109 reported catches Channel catfish - 35 reported catches Walleye - 33 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Dayton fishing reports?

The latest Dayton , WA fishing reports are: @brooxlaughery reported a nice Rainbow trout . @brooxlaughery reported a nice Rainbow trout . @brooxlaughery reported a nice Rainbow trout . @sage-kriewald reported a nice Rainbow trout at Tucannon River . @maxgonzalez3249 reported a nice Rainbow trout at Walla Walla River . .

Fishing in Dayton, WA

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Dayton, Washington?

Anglers in Dayton , WA recommend these top fishing spots: Touchet River , Tucannon River .

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

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Washington, United States

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Top fish species in Dayton

Latest Dayton fishing reports

Rainbow trout

length · weight

Rainbow trout

length · weight

Rainbow trout

length · weight

Rainbow trout

Tucannon River

length · weight

Rainbow trout

Walla Walla River

11 in · 1 lb

Rainbow trout

Walla Walla River

8 in · 1 lb

Rainbow trout

Jefferson Park Pond

length · weight

Rainbow trout

Jefferson Park Pond

length · weight

Steelhead

length · weight

Rainbow trout

Walla Walla River

15 in · 1 lb 3 oz

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Fishing regulations in Dayton

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.

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Largemouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

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

Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe

Micropterus nigricans

TOUCHET RIVER FORKS

North and South Forks upstream including both forks, Robinson Fork and Wolf Fork CRC (657)

All species
Selective gear rules.
All game fish
Sat. before Memorial Day-Aug. 31
Statewide min. size/daily limit.

WENAHA RIVER TRIBUTARIES

(in Washington) CRC (665)

All species
Selective gear rules.
All game fish
Sat. before Memorial Day-Aug. 31
Statewide min. size/daily limit.

BIG FOUR LAKE

All species
Two-Pole not allowed. Fly fishing only. Fishing from any floating device prohibited.
Trout
Year-round
Min. size 14". Daily limit 2.
Other game fish
Year-round
Statewide min. size/daily limit.

BLUE LAKE

All species
Fishing from any floating device prohibited.
All game fish
Year-round
Statewide min. size/daily limit.

CURL LAKE

All species
Fishing from any floating device prohibited.
All game fish
Sat. before Memorial Day- Oct. 31
Statewide min. size/daily limit.

DAYTON POND

All species
Two-Pole not allowed. Open for juvenile anglers, senior anglers and anglers with a disability who possess a designated harvester companion card only.
All game fish
Year-round
Statewide min. size/daily limit.

DEER LAKE

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

RAINBOW LAKE

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

SPRING LAKE

All species
Fishing from any floating device prohibited.
All game fish
Year-round
Statewide min. size/daily limit.

WATSON LAKE

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

TOUCHET RIVER TRIBUTARIES

all tributaries except North Fork, South Fork, Robinson Fork, and Wolf Fork

All species
CLOSED WATERS.

TUCANNON RIVER

from mouth upstream to Tucannon Hatchery Rd. Bridge CRC (653)

All species
Barbless hooks required (salmon and steelhead only).
Steelhead (hatchery)
Sat. before Memorial Day-July 31
Statewide min. size/daily limit.
Aug. 1-Apr. 15
Min. size 20". Daily limit 3.
Other game fish
Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
Statewide min. size/daily limit.
Nov. 1-Apr. 15
Catch-and-release.

from Tucannon Hatchery Bridge upstream to 500' above the Rainbow Lake intake

All species
CLOSED WATERS.

from 500' above Rainbow Lake intake to Cow Camp Bridge CRC (653)

All species
Selective gear rules.
All game fish
Sat. before Memorial Day-Aug. 31
Statewide min. size/daily limit.

from Cow Camp Bridge upstream

All species
CLOSED WATERS.

TUCANNON RIVER TRIBUTARIES

all tributaries except Pataha Creek

All species
CLOSED WATERS.

Regulations for

46°19′0.5″N 117°58′36.1″W

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FAQ about Dayton fishing

Anglers in Dayton, WA recommend these top fishing spots: Touchet River and Tucannon River.

Most commonly caught species around Dayton, WA:

Largemouth bass - 218 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 188 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 109 reported catches
Channel catfish - 35 reported catches
Walleye - 33 reported catches

The latest Dayton, WA fishing reports are:

@brooxlaughery reported a nice Rainbow trout.
@brooxlaughery reported a nice Rainbow trout.
@brooxlaughery reported a nice Rainbow trout.
@sage-kriewald reported a nice Rainbow trout at Tucannon River.
@maxgonzalez3249 reported a nice Rainbow trout at Walla Walla River.

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