Fishing in Ellensburg, WA

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Ellensburg, Washington?

Anglers in Ellensburg , WA recommend these top fishing spots: Yakima River , Mattoon Lake , Wenas Lake , Fio Rito Ponds , Woodhouse Ponds .

Q: 🐟 What fish can you catch in Ellensburg?

Most commonly caught species around Ellensburg , WA : Largemouth bass - 1,034 reported catches Rainbow trout - 894 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 296 reported catches Northern pikeminnow - 97 reported catches Pumpkinseed - 75 reported catches .

Q: 📢 What are the latest Ellensburg fishing reports?

The latest Ellensburg , WA fishing reports are: @micahtelyea reported a nice Rainbow trout at Yakima River . @Elijah_PNWFishing reported a nice Tiger trout at H and H Reservoir Number One . @ciscomadrigal reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Yakima River . @ciscomadrigal reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Yakima River . @caleb-hopkins reported a nice Tiger trout at H and H Reservoir Number One . .

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

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Washington, United States

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Top fish species in Ellensburg

Latest Ellensburg fishing reports

Rainbow trout

Yakima River

15 in · 1 lb

Tiger trout

H and H Reservoir Number One

length · weight

Smallmouth bass

Yakima River

21 in · 5 lb

Smallmouth bass

Yakima River

19 in · 3 lb 6 oz

Tiger trout

H and H Reservoir Number One

13 in · 1 lb

Rainbow trout

Wanapum Lake

15 in · 1 lb 3 oz

Largemouth bass

Yakima River

5 in · 3 oz

Yellow bullhead

Yakima River

13 in · 2 lb

Smallmouth bass

Wanapum Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Yakima River

8 in · 5 oz

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Fishing regulations in Ellensburg

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 August 2nd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Select species

Largemouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

Memorable

1 > 17

Max size

12"

Measurement

Total Length

Restrictions & requirements

Additional information

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

Edibility

Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe

Synonyms

Micropterus nigricans

Location specific information

BOX CANYON CREEKfrom mouth upstream approx. 2 miles to the 20' high waterfall, including that por- tion of the creek that flows through the dry lake bedAll speciesCLOSED WATERS.CLE ELUM RIVERfrom mouth to Cle Elum DamAll speciesIt is permissible to fish up to the base of Cle Elum Dam.Mar. 1-Nov. 30Selective gear rules.Dec. 1-Last Day of Feb.Selective gear rules except whitefish gear may be used.TroutYear-roundStatewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Release rainbow trout and cutthroat trout.Other game fishYear-roundStatewide min. size/daily limit.above Cle Elum Lake to outlet of Hyas LakeAll speciesSelective gear rules.All game fishSat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.COOPER RIVERfrom mouth to Cooper LakeAll speciesSelective gear rules.All game fishSat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.DE ROUX CREEKfrom mouth to the USFS trail 1392 (De Roux Creek Trail)All speciesCLOSED WATERS.DOMERIE CREEKAll speciesSelective gear rules.All game fishSat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.GOLD CREEKincluding that portion that flows through the dry Keechelus Reservoir lakebedAll speciesCLOSED WATERS.GOLD CREEK OUTLET CHANNELfrom mouth to Gold Creek PondAll speciesCLOSED WATERS.KACHESS RIVERfrom mouth to Kachess DamAll speciesSelective gear rules.Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31It is permissible to fish up to the base of Kachess Dam.All game fishSat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.from Kachess Lake (Reservoir) upstream to the waterfall approx. 1/2 mile above Mineral CreekAll speciesCLOSED WATERS.MANASTASH CREEKAll speciesSelective gear rules.All game fishSat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.MERCER CREEKAll speciesSelective gear rules.All game fishSat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.MINERAL CREEKfrom mouth to the wilderness boundaryAll speciesCLOSED WATERS.NANEUM CREEKand tributariesAll speciesSelective gear rules.All game fishSat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.SWAUK CREEK AND TRIBUTARIESAll speciesSelective gear rules.All game fishSat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.TANEUM CREEK AND TRIBUTARIESAll speciesSelective gear rules.All game fishSat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.TEANAWAY RIVERand tributaries except North ForkAll speciesSelective gear rules.All game fishSat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.TEANAWAY RIVER, NORTH FORKmainstem and all tributaries from the mouth to Beverly Creek including Beverly CreekAll speciesSelective gear rules.TroutSat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31Catch-and-release.Other game fishSat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.from Beverly Creek to the waterfall at the end of USFS Rd. 9737All speciesCLOSED WATERS.WILSON CREEKfrom BNSF RR Bridge upstreamAll speciesSelective gear rules.All game fishSat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.CLE ELUM LAKE(Reservoir)KokaneeYear-roundMin. size 9". Max. size 15". Daily limit 5.Other game fishYear-roundStatewide min. size/daily limit.EASTON LAKEAll speciesSelective gear rules.TroutSat. before Memorial Day- Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Release rainbow trout and cutthroat trout.Other game fishSat. before Memorial Day- Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.FIORITO LAKESAll speciesInternal combustion motors prohibited.All game fishYear-roundStatewide min. size/daily limit.GOLD CREEK PONDincluding outlet channelAll speciesCLOSED WATERS.KACHESS LAKEReservoirAll speciesChumming permitted. Two-Pole not allowed.TroutYear-roundMin. size 14". Daily limit 2.Other game fishYear-roundStatewide min. size/daily limit.KEECHELUS LAKEReservoirAll speciesTwo-Pole not allowed. Chumming permitted.TroutYear-roundMin. size 14". Daily limit 2.Other game fishYear-roundStatewide min. size/daily limit.KIWANIS PONDAll speciesOpen for juvenile anglers, senior anglers and anglers with a disability who possess a designated harvester companion card only. Two-Pole not allowed.All game fishYear-roundStatewide min. size/daily limit.LOST LAKE(Snoqualmie Pass area)Rainbow troutYear-roundMin. size 14". Daily limit 2.Other game fishYear-roundStatewide min. size/daily limit.MATTOON LAKEAll speciesInternal combustion motors prohibited.All game fishYear-roundStatewide min. size/daily limit.MCCABE PONDAll speciesMotors prohibited.All game fishYear-roundStatewide min. size/daily limit.NANEUM PONDAll speciesOpen for juvenile anglers, senior anglers and anglers with a disability who possess a designated harvester companion card only. Two-Pole not allowed.All game fishYear-roundStatewide min. size/daily limit.TUCQUALA LAKETroutSat. before Memorial Day- Oct. 31Min. size 8". Daily limit 2.Other game fishSat. before Memorial Day- Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.UMTANUM CREEKAll speciesSelective gear rules.All game fishSat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.WENAS CREEKfrom mouth to Wenas Lake and all tributariesAll speciesSelective gear rules.All game fishSat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.

Regulations for

46°59′57.8″N 120°32′51.7″W

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FAQ about Ellensburg fishing

🎣 Where to fish in Ellensburg, Washington?

Anglers in Ellensburg, WA recommend these top fishing spots: Yakima River, Mattoon Lake, Wenas Lake, Fio Rito Ponds, and Woodhouse Ponds.

🐟 What fish can you catch in Ellensburg?

Most commonly caught species around Ellensburg, WA:

Largemouth bass - 1,034 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 894 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 296 reported catches
Northern pikeminnow - 97 reported catches
Pumpkinseed - 75 reported catches

📢 What are the latest Ellensburg fishing reports?

The latest Ellensburg, WA fishing reports are:

@micahtelyea reported a nice Rainbow trout at Yakima River.
@Elijah_PNWFishing reported a nice Tiger trout at H and H Reservoir Number One.
@ciscomadrigal reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Yakima River.
@ciscomadrigal reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Yakima River.
@caleb-hopkins reported a nice Tiger trout at H and H Reservoir Number One.

📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Ellensburg?

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Ellensburg, 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: