🐟 What fish can you catch in Kennewick?

Most commonly caught species around Kennewick , WA : Smallmouth bass - 3,515 reported catches Largemouth bass - 1,227 reported catches Walleye - 609 reported catches Channel catfish - 332 reported catches Rainbow trout - 283 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Kennewick fishing reports?

The latest Kennewick , WA fishing reports are: @daniellemus-macias reported a nice Walleye at Lake Wallula . @a.lemus reported a nice Walleye at Columbia River . @LGfishing92 reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Lake Wallula . @a.lemus reported a nice Walleye at Columbia River . @a.lemus reported a nice Walleye at Columbia River . .

Fishing in Kennewick, WA

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Kennewick, Washington?

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

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

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Washington, United States

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Top fish species in Kennewick

Latest Kennewick fishing reports

Walleye

Lake Wallula

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Walleye

Columbia River

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Smallmouth bass

Lake Wallula

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Walleye

Columbia River

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Walleye

Columbia River

length · weight

Umatilla River

24 in · 6 lb

Smallmouth bass

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Black crappie

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Largemouth bass

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Smallmouth bass

Lake Wallula

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Fishing regulations in Kennewick

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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 3rd, 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

AMON WASTEWAY

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

CORRAL CREEK

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

SNIPES CREEK

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

SPRING CREEK

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

YAKIMA RIVER

from mouth (Hwy. 240 Bridge) to 400' downstream of Horn Rapids (Wanawish) Dam CRC (690)

All species
Chumming permitted. Barbless hooks required (salmon and steelhead only). Two-Pole allowed.
Trout
Mar. 1-Oct. 31
Catch-and-release.
Other game fish
Mar. 1-Oct. 31
Statewide min. size/daily limit.
Salmon
Sept. 1-Oct. 31
Min. 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 Dam

All species
CLOSED WATERS.

from Horn Rapids Dam to 200' downstream of the USBR Chandler Powerhouse CRC (690)

All species
Chumming permitted. Barbless hooks required (salmon and steelhead only). Two-Pole allowed.
Trout
Mar. 1-Oct. 31
Catch-and-release.
Other game fish
Mar. 1-Oct. 31
Statewide min. size/daily limit.
Salmon
Sept. 1-Oct. 31
Min. 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 species
Chumming permitted. Barbless hooks required for steelhead. Two-Pole allowed.

Sept. 1-Oct. 31CLOSED WATERS.

Trout
Mar. 1-Aug. 31
Catch-and-release.
Other game fish
Mar. 1-Aug. 31
Statewide 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 species
Barbless hooks required (salmon and steelhead only). Chumming permitted. Two-Pole allowed.
Trout
Mar. 1-Oct. 31
Catch-and-release.
Other game fish
Mar. 1-Oct. 31
Statewide min. size/daily limit.
Salmon
Sept. 1-Oct. 31
Min. 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 species
Chumming permitted. Two-Pole allowed. Barbless hooks required (salmon and steelhead only).

Sept. 1-Oct. 31Fishing from any floating device prohibited.

Trout
Mar. 1-Oct. 31
Catch-and-release.
Other game fish
Mar. 1-Oct. 31
Statewide min. size/daily limit.
Salmon
Sept. 1-Oct. 31
Min. 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 Dam

All species
CLOSED WATERS.

from Prosser Dam to Hwy. 223 Bridge CRC (690)

All species
Barbless hooks required for steelhead.
Trout
Mar. 1-Oct. 31
Catch-and-release.
Other game fish
Mar. 1-Oct. 31
Statewide min. size/daily limit.

from Hwy. 223 Bridge to 400' downstream of Sunnyside (Parker) Dam CRC (690)

All species
Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
Selective gear rules.
Trout
Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
Min. size 14". Daily limit 2.
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-Oct. 31
Statewide min. size/daily limit.

from 400' downstream of Sunnyside (Parker) Dam to the Dam

All species
CLOSED WATERS.

from Sunnyside (Parker) Dam to the Yakima Ave.-Terrace Heights Bridge CRC (690)

All species
Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
Selective gear rules.
Trout
Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
Min. size 14". Daily limit 2.
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-Oct. 31
Statewide min. size/daily limit.

from Yakima Ave.-Terrace Heights Bridge in Yakima upstream 400'

All species
CLOSED WATERS.

from 400' upstream of Yakima Ave-Terrace Heights Bridge in Yakima to 3,500' down- stream of Roza Dam CRC (690)

All species
Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
Selective gear rules.
Trout
Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
Min. size 14". Daily limit 2.
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-Oct. 31
Statewide min. size/daily limit.

from 3500' downstream of Roza Dam to Roza Dam

All species
CLOSED WATERS.

from Roza Dam to US Bureau of Reclamation restricted area signs CRC (690)

All species
Internal combustion motors prohibited.
Trout
Year-round
Selective gear rules. Catch-and-release.
Whitefish
Dec. 1-Last Day of Feb.
Statewide min. size/daily limit. Whitefish gear rules.
Other game fish
Year-round
Statewide 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)

Trout
Year-round
Selective gear rules. Catch-and-release.
Whitefish
Dec. 1-Last Day of Feb.
Statewide min. size/daily limit. Whitefish gear rules.
Other game fish
Year-round
Statewide 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 species
Internal combustion motors prohibited.
Trout
Year-round
Catch-and-release. Selective gear rules.
Whitefish
Dec. 1-Last Day of Feb.
Statewide min. size/daily limit. Whitefish gear rules.
Other game fish
Year-round
Statewide min. size/daily limit. Selective gear rules.

from 400' downstream of Easton Dam to dam

All species
CLOSED WATERS.

from Easton Dam to Keechelus Dam, including Easton Lake CRC (690)

All species
Selective gear rules.
Trout
Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Release rainbow trout and cutthroat trout.
Other game fish
Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
Statewide min. size/daily limit.

COLUMBIA PARK 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.

Regulations for

46°11′52.1″N 119°10′23.5″W

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FAQ about Kennewick fishing

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

Most commonly caught species around Kennewick, WA:

Smallmouth bass - 3,515 reported catches
Largemouth bass - 1,227 reported catches
Walleye - 609 reported catches
Channel catfish - 332 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 283 reported catches

The latest Kennewick, WA fishing reports are:

@daniellemus-macias reported a nice Walleye at Lake Wallula.
@a.lemus reported a nice Walleye at Columbia River.
@LGfishing92 reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Lake Wallula.
@a.lemus reported a nice Walleye at Columbia River.
@a.lemus reported a nice Walleye at Columbia River.

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