Fishing in Finley, WA

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Finley, Washington?

Anglers in Finley , WA recommend these top fishing spots: Lake Wallula , Columbia River , Yakima River , Snake River (WA / ID) , Lake Sacajawea .

Q: 🐟 What fish can you catch in Finley?

Most commonly caught species around Finley , WA : Smallmouth bass - 3,400 reported catches Largemouth bass - 1,177 reported catches Walleye - 630 reported catches Channel catfish - 337 reported catches Rainbow trout - 289 reported catches .

Q: 📢 What are the latest Finley fishing reports?

The latest Finley , WA fishing reports are: @savannahmaddux reported a nice Walleye at Lake Sacajawea . @nathanniederwerfer reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Umatilla River . @Evanlopez99 reported a nice Largemouth bass . @robert.whitenack reported a nice Largemouth bass at Ben Blair Pond (Elliot Lake) . .

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

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Washington, United States

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Top fish species in Finley

Latest Finley fishing reports

Walleye

Lake Sacajawea

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Hood Park Pond

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Smallmouth bass

Umatilla River

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

Ben Blair Pond (Elliot Lake)

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Largemouth bass

Hood Park Pond

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Largemouth bass

Hood Park Pond

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Largemouth bass

Hood Park Pond

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Largemouth bass

Hood Park Pond

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Chinook salmon

Columbia River

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Fishing regulations in Finley

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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 25th, 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

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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

AMON WASTEWAYAll speciesSelective gear rules.All game fishSat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.CORRAL CREEKAll speciesSelective gear rules.All game fishSat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.SNIPES CREEKAll speciesSelective gear rules.All game fishSat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.SPRING CREEKAll speciesSelective gear rules.All game fishSat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.YAKIMA RIVERfrom mouth (Hwy. 240 Bridge) to 400' downstream of Horn Rapids (Wanawish) Dam CRC (690)All speciesChumming permitted. Barbless hooks required (salmon and steelhead only). Two-Pole allowed.TroutMar. 1-Oct. 31Catch-and-release.Other game fishMar. 1-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.SalmonSept. 1-Oct. 31Min. size 12". Night closure. Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adults. Release all salmon other than Chinook and Coho.from 400' downstream of Horn Rapids (Wanawish) Dam to Horn Rapids DamAll speciesCLOSED WATERS.from Horn Rapids Dam to 200' downstream of the USBR Chandler Powerhouse CRC (690)All speciesChumming permitted. Barbless hooks required (salmon and steelhead only). Two-Pole allowed.TroutMar. 1-Oct. 31Catch-and-release.Other game fishMar. 1-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.SalmonSept. 1-Oct. 31Min. size 12". Night closure. Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adults. Release all salmon other than Chinook and Coho.from 200' downstream of the USBR Chandler Powerhouse to 200' upstream of the USBR Chandler Powerhouse CRC (690)All speciesChumming permitted. Barbless hooks required for steelhead. Two-Pole allowed.Sept. 1-Oct. 31CLOSED WATERS.TroutMar. 1-Aug. 31Catch-and-release.Other game fishMar. 1-Aug. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.from 200' upstream of the USBR Chandler Powerhouse to the downstream side of the westbound I-82 Bridge at Prosser CRC (690)All speciesBarbless hooks required (salmon and steelhead only). Chumming permitted. Two-Pole allowed.TroutMar. 1-Oct. 31Catch-and-release.Other game fishMar. 1-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.SalmonSept. 1-Oct. 31Min. size 12". Night closure. Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adults. Release all salmon other than Chinook and Coho.from the downstream side of the westbound I-82 Bridge in Prosser to the Grant Ave. Bridge in Prosser CRC (690)All speciesChumming permitted. Two-Pole allowed. Barbless hooks required (salmon and steelhead only).Sept. 1-Oct. 31Fishing from any floating device prohibited.TroutMar. 1-Oct. 31Catch-and-release.Other game fishMar. 1-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.SalmonSept. 1-Oct. 31Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adults. Release all salmon other than Chinook and Coho.from Grant Ave. Bridge in Prosser to Prosser DamAll speciesCLOSED WATERS.from Prosser Dam to Hwy. 223 Bridge CRC (690)All speciesBarbless hooks required for steelhead.TroutMar. 1-Oct. 31Catch-and-release.Other game fishMar. 1-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.from Hwy. 223 Bridge to 400' downstream of Sunnyside (Parker) Dam CRC (690)All speciesSat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31Selective gear rules.TroutSat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31Min. size 14". Daily limit 2.WhitefishDec. 1-Last Day of Feb.Statewide min. size/daily limit. Whitefish gear rules. Open for whitefish only.Other game fishSat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.from 400' downstream of Sunnyside (Parker) Dam to the DamAll speciesCLOSED WATERS.from Sunnyside (Parker) Dam to the Yakima Ave.-Terrace Heights Bridge CRC (690)All speciesSat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31Selective gear rules.TroutSat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31Min. size 14". Daily limit 2.WhitefishDec. 1-Last Day of Feb.Statewide min. size/daily limit. Whitefish gear rules. Open for whitefish only.Other game fishSat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.from Yakima Ave.-Terrace Heights Bridge in Yakima upstream 400'All speciesCLOSED WATERS.from 400' upstream of Yakima Ave-Terrace Heights Bridge in Yakima to 3,500' down- stream of Roza Dam CRC (690)All speciesSat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31Selective gear rules.TroutSat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31Min. size 14". Daily limit 2.WhitefishDec. 1-Last Day of Feb.Statewide min. size/daily limit. Whitefish gear rules. Open for whitefish only.Other game fishSat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.from 3500' downstream of Roza Dam to Roza DamAll speciesCLOSED WATERS.from Roza Dam to US Bureau of Reclamation restricted area signs CRC (690)All speciesInternal combustion motors prohibited.TroutYear-roundSelective gear rules. Catch-and-release.WhitefishDec. 1-Last Day of Feb.Statewide min. size/daily limit. Whitefish gear rules.Other game fishYear-roundStatewide min. size/daily limit. Selective gear rules.from the US Bureau of Reclamation restricted areas signs at Roza Dam upstream to the boat launch ramp on the Roza access area (approx. 1.3 river miles) CRC (690)TroutYear-roundSelective gear rules. Catch-and-release.WhitefishDec. 1-Last Day of Feb.Statewide min. size/daily limit. Whitefish gear rules.Other game fishYear-roundStatewide min. size/daily limit. Selective gear rules.from the boat launch ramp on the Roza Access Area to 400' below Easton Dam; including the portion of Wilson Creek from the mouth upstream to the BNSF Rail- road Bridge CRC (690)All speciesInternal combustion motors prohibited.TroutYear-roundCatch-and-release. Selective gear rules.WhitefishDec. 1-Last Day of Feb.Statewide min. size/daily limit. Whitefish gear rules.Other game fishYear-roundStatewide min. size/daily limit. Selective gear rules.from 400' downstream of Easton Dam to damAll speciesCLOSED WATERS.from Easton Dam to Keechelus Dam, including Easton Lake CRC (690)All 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.COLUMBIA PARK PONDAll speciesTwo-Pole not allowed. Open for juvenile anglers, senior anglers and anglers with a disability who possess a designated harvester companion card only.All game fishYear-roundStatewide min. size/daily limit.

Regulations for

46°10′10.9″N 119°02′40.9″W

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FAQ about Finley fishing

🎣 Where to fish in Finley, Washington?

Anglers in Finley, WA recommend these top fishing spots: Lake Wallula, Columbia River, Yakima River, Snake River (WA / ID), and Lake Sacajawea.

🐟 What fish can you catch in Finley?

Most commonly caught species around Finley, WA:

Smallmouth bass - 3,400 reported catches
Largemouth bass - 1,177 reported catches
Walleye - 630 reported catches
Channel catfish - 337 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 289 reported catches

📢 What are the latest Finley fishing reports?

The latest Finley, WA fishing reports are:

@savannahmaddux reported a nice Walleye at Lake Sacajawea.
@nathanniederwerfer reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Umatilla River.
@Evanlopez99 reported a nice Largemouth bass.
@robert.whitenack reported a nice Largemouth bass at Ben Blair Pond (Elliot Lake).

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

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