🐟 What fish can you catch in Goldendale?

Most commonly caught species around Goldendale , WA : Smallmouth bass - 702 reported catches White sturgeon - 126 reported catches Chinook salmon - 114 reported catches Rainbow trout - 110 reported catches Largemouth bass - 78 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Goldendale fishing reports?

The latest Goldendale , WA fishing reports are: @tight.lines.fishin reported a nice Spotted bass at Lake Bonneville . @tight.lines.fishin reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Lake Bonneville . @FishyW0rdz reported a nice Pumpkinseed at Lake Bonneville . @FishyW0rdz reported a nice Pumpkinseed at Lake Bonneville . @chance.gehring reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Lake Bonneville . .

Fishing in Goldendale, WA

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Goldendale, Washington?

Anglers in Goldendale , WA recommend these top fishing spots: Columbia River , Lake Umatilla , Lake Celilo , John Day River , Klickitat River .

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

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Washington, United States

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Top fish species in Goldendale

Latest Goldendale fishing reports

Spotted bass

Lake Bonneville

15 in · 2 lb

Smallmouth bass

Lake Bonneville

22 in · 4 lb 1 oz

Pumpkinseed

Lake Bonneville

length · weight

Pumpkinseed

Lake Bonneville

length · weight

Smallmouth bass

Lake Bonneville

20 in · 5 lb

Smallmouth bass

Lake Bonneville

14 in · 1 lb 3 oz

Smallmouth bass

Lake Bonneville

14 in · 1 lb 3 oz

Smallmouth bass

Lake Bonneville

length · weight

Smallmouth bass

Lake Bonneville

17 in · 3 lb

Smallmouth bass

Lake Bonneville

17 in · 3 lb

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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 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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Smallmouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

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

Micropterus dolomieui

KLICKITAT RIVER

from mouth (BNSF Railroad Bridge) to Fisher Hill Bridge CRC (607)

All species
Apr. 1-Fri. before Memorial Day
Anti-snagging rule. Night closure.
July 1-July 31
Night closure.
Aug. 1-Jan. 31
Anti-snagging rule. Night closure.
Trout
Sat. before Memorial Day-Jan. 31
Min. size 14". Daily limit 2.
Steelhead (hatchery)
Sat. before Memorial Day-June 30
Min. size 20". Daily limit 3.
July 1-Oct. 31
Closed.
Nov. 1-Jan. 31
Min. size 20". Daily limit 3.
Other game fish
Sat. before Memorial Day-Jan. 31
Statewide min. size/daily limit.
Salmon
Sat. before Memorial Day-July 31
Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adults. Release wild Chinook.
Aug. 1-Jan. 31
Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adults.
Salmon and hatchery steelhead
Apr. 1-Fri. before Memorial Day
Min. 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 species
CLOSED 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 River

All species
CLOSED WATERS.

from 400' upstream from #5 fishway (Lyle Falls Fishway) to boundary markers below Klickitat Salmon Hatchery CRC (608)

Trout
Sat. before Memorial Day-Nov. 30
Min. size 14". Daily limit 2.
Steelhead (hatchery)
Sat. before Memorial Day-Nov. 30
Min. size 20". Daily limit 3.
Whitefish
Dec. 1-Last Day of Feb.
Statewide min. size/daily limit. Whitefish gear rules. Open for whitefish only.
Other game fish
Sat. before Memorial Day-Nov. 30
Statewide min. size/daily limit.
Salmon
Sat. before Memorial Day-July 31
Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adults. Release wild Chinook.
Aug. 1-Nov. 30
Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adults.

from boundary markers below Klickitat Salmon Hatchery to boundary markers above hatchery

All species
CLOSED WATERS.

from boundary markers above Klickitat Salmon Hatchery to Yakama reservation boundary CRC (608)

Trout
Sat. before Memorial Day-Nov. 30
Min. size 14". Daily limit 2.
Steelhead (hatchery)
Sat. before Memorial Day-Nov. 30
Min. size 20". Daily limit 3.
Whitefish
Dec. 1-Last Day of Feb.
Statewide min. size/daily limit. Whitefish gear rules. Open for whitefish only.
Other game fish
Sat. before Memorial Day-Nov. 30
Statewide min. size/daily limit.

LITTLE KLICKITAT RIVER

within Goldendale city limits

Trout
4th Sat. in Apr.-Fri. before Memorial Day
No 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. 31
No min. size. Daily limit 5. Open to all anglers.
Other game fish
4th Sat. in Apr.-Fri. before Memorial Day
Statewide 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. 31
Statewide min. size/daily limit. Open to all anglers.

ROCK CREEK

from mouth to Army Corps of Engineers Park

All species
Year-round
Limits, 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 source

All species
CLOSED WATERS.

SPRING CREEK

from Hill Rd. upstream to the Goldendale Hatchery

Trout
Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
Min. size 8". Daily limit 5.
Other game fish
Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
Statewide min. size/daily limit.

HORSETHIEF LAKE

All game fish
4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31
Statewide min. size/daily limit.

ROWLAND LAKE, NORTH

All game fish
4th Sat. in Apr.-Mar. 31
Statewide min. size/daily limit.

SPEARFISH LAKE

All game fish
4th Sat. in Apr.-Mar. 31
Statewide min. size/daily limit.

WHITE SALMON RIVER

from mouth (BNSF Railroad Bridge) to County Rd. Bridge below the former location of the powerhouse CRC (508)

All species
July 1-Oct. 31
Night closure for salmon and steelhead fishing only.
Aug. 1-Dec. 31
Anti-snagging rule.
Trout
Year-round
Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Release wild cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.
Other game fish
Year-round
Statewide min. size/daily limit.
Salmon and hatchery steelhead
Apr. 1-June 30
Min. size 12". Daily limit 2 salmon or 2 hatchery steelhead or 1 of each. Release wild Chinook.
July 1-July 31
Min. size 12". Daily limit 2 salmon. Release wild Chinook. Closed to fishing for or retaining steelhead.
Aug. 1-Oct. 31
Min. 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. 31
Min. 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 species
Selective gear rules, except barbed hooks are allowed.
Trout
Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Release wild cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.
Other game fish
Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
Statewide min. size/daily limit.
Salmon and hatchery steelhead
Sat. before Memorial Day-July 31
Min. size 12". Daily limit 2 salmon or 2 hatchery steelhead or 1 of each. Release all salmon other than hatchery salmon.
Aug. 1-Oct. 31
Min. 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 species
CLOSED WATERS.

Regulations for

45°49′9.1″N 120°49′23.9″W

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FAQ about Goldendale fishing

Anglers in Goldendale, WA recommend these top fishing spots: Columbia River, Lake Umatilla, Lake Celilo, John Day River, and Klickitat River.

Most commonly caught species around Goldendale, WA:

Smallmouth bass - 702 reported catches
White sturgeon - 126 reported catches
Chinook salmon - 114 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 110 reported catches
Largemouth bass - 78 reported catches

The latest Goldendale, WA fishing reports are:

@tight.lines.fishin reported a nice Spotted bass at Lake Bonneville.
@tight.lines.fishin reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Lake Bonneville.
@FishyW0rdz reported a nice Pumpkinseed at Lake Bonneville.
@FishyW0rdz reported a nice Pumpkinseed at Lake Bonneville.
@chance.gehring reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Lake Bonneville.

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