Fishing in Goldendale, WA
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Smallmouth bass
18 in · 3 lb
Smallmouth bass
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Check out the best fishing spots in and around Goldendale, Washington. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 811 catches for Smallmouth bass, 137 catches for White sturgeon, and 116 catches for Rainbow trout.
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Fishing regulations in Goldendale
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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 26th, 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
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
KLICKITAT RIVERfrom mouth (BNSF Railroad Bridge) to Fisher Hill Bridge CRC (607)All speciesApr. 1-Fri. before Memorial DayAnti-snagging rule. Night closure.July 1-July 31Night closure.Aug. 1-Jan. 31Anti-snagging rule. Night closure.TroutSat. before Memorial Day-Jan. 31Min. size 14". Daily limit 2.Steelhead (hatchery)Sat. before Memorial Day-June 30Min. size 20". Daily limit 3.July 1-Oct. 31Closed.Nov. 1-Jan. 31Min. size 20". Daily limit 3.Other game fishSat. before Memorial Day-Jan. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.SalmonSat. before Memorial Day-July 31Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adults. Release wild Chinook.Aug. 1-Jan. 31Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adults.Salmon and hatchery steelheadApr. 1-Fri. before Memorial DayMin. size 12". Daily limit 2 salmon or 2 hatchery steelhead or 1 of each. Release wild Chinook. Open on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays only.from Fisher Hill Bridge to 400' above #5 fishway (Lyle Falls Fishway)All speciesCLOSED WATERS.tributaries from Fisher Hill Bridge to the boundary markers above Klickitat Salmon Hatchery, except Bird, Blockhouse, Bowman, Spring, and Outlet creeks, and the Little Klickitat RiverAll speciesCLOSED WATERS.from 400' upstream from #5 fishway (Lyle Falls Fishway) to boundary markers below Klickitat Salmon Hatchery CRC (608)TroutSat. before Memorial Day-Nov. 30Min. size 14". Daily limit 2.Steelhead (hatchery)Sat. before Memorial Day-Nov. 30Min. size 20". Daily limit 3.WhitefishDec. 1-Last Day of Feb.Statewide min. size/daily limit. Whitefish gear rules. Open for whitefish only.Other game fishSat. before Memorial Day-Nov. 30Statewide min. size/daily limit.SalmonSat. before Memorial Day-July 31Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adults. Release wild Chinook.Aug. 1-Nov. 30Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adults.from boundary markers below Klickitat Salmon Hatchery to boundary markers above hatcheryAll speciesCLOSED WATERS.from boundary markers above Klickitat Salmon Hatchery to Yakama reservation boundary CRC (608)TroutSat. before Memorial Day-Nov. 30Min. size 14". Daily limit 2.Steelhead (hatchery)Sat. before Memorial Day-Nov. 30Min. size 20". Daily limit 3.WhitefishDec. 1-Last Day of Feb.Statewide min. size/daily limit. Whitefish gear rules. Open for whitefish only.Other game fishSat. before Memorial Day-Nov. 30Statewide min. size/daily limit.LITTLE KLICKITAT RIVERwithin Goldendale city limitsTrout4th Sat. in Apr.-Fri. before Memorial DayNo min. size. Daily limit 5. Open for juvenile anglers, senior anglers and anglers with a disability who possess a designated harvester companion card only.Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31No min. size. Daily limit 5. Open to all anglers.Other game fish4th Sat. in Apr.-Fri. before Memorial DayStatewide min. size/daily limit. Open for juvenile anglers, senior anglers and anglers with a disability who possess a designated harvester companion card only.Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit. Open to all anglers.ROCK CREEKfrom mouth to Army Corps of Engineers ParkAll speciesYear-roundLimits, size restrictions, and gear restrictions are the same as those in the adjacent portion of the Columbia River.from Army Corps of Engineers Park upstream to the sourceAll speciesCLOSED WATERS.SPRING CREEKfrom Hill Rd. upstream to the Goldendale HatcheryTroutSat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31Min. size 8". Daily limit 5.Other game fishSat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.HORSETHIEF LAKEAll game fish4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.ROWLAND LAKE, NORTHAll game fish4th Sat. in Apr.-Mar. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.SPEARFISH LAKEAll game fish4th Sat. in Apr.-Mar. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.WHITE SALMON RIVERfrom mouth (BNSF Railroad Bridge) to County Rd. Bridge below the former location of the powerhouse CRC (508)All speciesJuly 1-Oct. 31Night closure for salmon and steelhead fishing only.Aug. 1-Dec. 31Anti-snagging rule.TroutYear-roundStatewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Release wild cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.Other game fishYear-roundStatewide min. size/daily limit.Salmon and hatchery steelheadApr. 1-June 30Min. size 12". Daily limit 2 salmon or 2 hatchery steelhead or 1 of each. Release wild Chinook.July 1-July 31Min. size 12". Daily limit 2 salmon. Release wild Chinook. Closed to fishing for or retaining steelhead.Aug. 1-Oct. 31Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 salmon including no more than 2 adults. Release all salmon other than hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho. Closed to fishing for or retaining steelhead.Nov. 1-Mar. 31Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adult salmon or 2 hatchery steelhead or 1 of each. Release all salmon other than hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho.from County Rd. Bridge below the former location of the powerhouse to 400' below Big Brother Falls (river mile 16) CRC (508)All speciesSelective gear rules, except barbed hooks are allowed.TroutSat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Release wild cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.Other game fishSat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.Salmon and hatchery steelheadSat. before Memorial Day-July 31Min. size 12". Daily limit 2 salmon or 2 hatchery steelhead or 1 of each. Release all salmon other than hatchery salmon.Aug. 1-Oct. 31Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adult salmon or 2 hatchery steelhead or 1 of each. Release all salmon other than hatchery salmon.from Big Brother Falls downstream 400'All speciesCLOSED WATERS.
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FAQ about Goldendale fishing
🎣 Where to fish in Goldendale, Washington?
Anglers in Goldendale, WA recommend these top fishing spots: Columbia River, Lake Umatilla, Lake Celilo, John Day River, and Klickitat River.
🐟 What fish can you catch in Goldendale?
Most commonly caught species around Goldendale, WA:
- Smallmouth bass - 811 reported catches
- White sturgeon - 137 reported catches
- Rainbow trout - 116 reported catches
- Chinook salmon - 115 reported catches
- Walleye - 82 reported catches
📢 What are the latest Goldendale fishing reports?
The latest Goldendale, WA fishing reports are:
- @connorkimmins reported a nice White sturgeon at Lake Bonneville.
- @BJfishing2.0 reported a nice Smallmouth bass.
- @samuelcarley reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Lake Bonneville.
- @rios.emilio reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Lake Bonneville.
- @JS42oregon reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Lake Bonneville.
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