Fishing in Manson, WA
Best fishing spots in Manson, WA
Columbia River
Oregon, United States
4.7
Lake Chelan
Washington, United States
4.5
Roses Lake
Washington, United States
4.5
Lake Pateros
Washington, United States
4.7
Lake Entiat
Washington, United States
4.6
Alta Lake
Washington, United States
4.5
Wapato Lake
Washington, United States
5.0
Dry Lake
Washington, United States
4.1
Methow River
Washington, United States
4.4
Chelan River
Washington, United States
4.6
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Top fish species in Manson
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Smallmouth bass
10 in · 1 lb
Smallmouth bass
12 in · 1 lb
Smallmouth bass
10 in · 1 lb
Smallmouth bass
10 in · 1 lb
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About Manson fishing
Check out the best fishing spots in and around Manson, Washington. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 487 catches for Largemouth bass, 404 catches for Smallmouth bass, and 383 catches for Rainbow trout.
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Fishing regulations in Manson
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 July 26th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
Largemouth bass
Seasons
Open
Bag limit
5
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
CHELAN HATCHERY CREEKAll speciesCLOSED WATERS.CHELAN RIVERfrom the railroad bridge to the Chelan P.U.D safety barrier below the powerhouse CRC (552)All speciesJuly 16-Oct. 15Anti-snagging rule. Night closure.Steelhead (hatchery)Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31Closed.Other game fishSat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Release all trout.SalmonJuly 16-Oct. 15Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adult hatchery Chinook. Release sockeye, coho, and wild adult Chinook.from the Chelan P.U.D safety barrier below the powerhouse to Chelan LakeAll speciesCLOSED WATERS.CHELAN, LAKE TRIBUTARIESAll speciesSelective gear rules.All game fishSat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Release wild cutthroat trout.CHIWAUKUM CREEKfrom mouth to Fool Hen Creek and all tributaries, including Fool Hen CreekAll speciesCLOSED WATERS.from Fool Hen Creek upstream and all tributaries, not including Fool Hen CreekAll speciesSelective gear rules.All game fishSat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.CHIWAWA RIVER AND TRIBUTARIESfrom mouth to Buck Creek and tributaries not including Buck CreekAll speciesCLOSED WATERS.from Buck Creek upstream, and tributaries including Buck CreekAll speciesSelective gear rules.All game fishSat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.CHUMSTICK CREEKAll speciesCLOSED WATERS.ENTIAT RIVERfrom mouth (railroad bridge) to the boundary marker/markers located approx. 1500' upstream of the upper Roaring Creek Rd. Bridge (immediately downstream of the Entiat National Fish Hatchery) CRC (586)WhitefishDec. 1-Last Day of Feb.Statewide min. size/daily limit. Whitefish gear rules. Open for whitefish only.SalmonJuly 16-Sept. 30Min. size 12". Daily limit 6. Release all salmon other than Chinook. Night closure in effect.from the boundary marker/markers located approx. 1500' upstream of the upper Roaring Creek Rd. Bridge (immediately downstream of the Entiat National Fish Hatchery) to Entiat FallsWhitefishDec. 1-Last Day of Feb.Statewide min. size/daily limit. Whitefish gear rules. Open for whitefish only.from Entiat Falls upstream and all tributariesAll speciesSelective gear rules.All game fishSat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.ICICLE RIVER AND TRIBUTARIESfrom mouth to Icicle Peshastin Irrigation District footbridge (approx. 750' upstream of the Snow Lakes trailhead parking area) CRC (672)All speciesCLOSED WATERS.from the Icicle Peshastin Irrigation District footbridge upstream, and tributariesAll game fishSat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit. Selective gear rules.INGALLS CREEKfrom mouth to Alpine Lakes Wilderness boundaryAll speciesCLOSED WATERS.LITTLE WENATCHEE RIVERfrom mouth to USFS Rd. 6700 Bridge including tributariesAll speciesCLOSED WATERS.from USFS Rd. 6700 Bridge upstream including tributariesAll speciesSelective gear rules.All game fishSat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.MAD RIVERfrom mouth to Windy Creek, including Windy Creek and tributaries except Tillicum CreekAll speciesCLOSED WATERS.from Windy Creek upstream and tributariesAll speciesSelective gear rules.All game fishSat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.NAPEEQUA RIVERfrom mouth to Twin Lakes Creek (including Twin Lakes Creek) and all tributariesAll speciesCLOSED WATERS.NASON CREEKfrom mouth to Gaynor Falls and tributaries except Whitepine CreekAll speciesCLOSED WATERS.from Gaynor Falls (approx. 0.7 miles upstream of Whitepine Creek) upstream and tributariesAll speciesSelective gear rules.All game fishSat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.PESHASTIN CREEKPeshastin Creek and tributaries except Ingalls CreekAll speciesCLOSED WATERS.ROARING CREEKand all tributariesAll speciesCLOSED WATERS.STEHEKIN RIVERfrom mouth upstream including tributariesAll speciesSelective gear rules.All game fishSat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Release wild cutthroat trout.TILLICUM CREEKfrom mouth to the intersection of USFS 5800 and USFS 5808 (upstream 2.25 miles)All speciesCLOSED WATERS.from the intersection of USFS 5800 and USFS 5808 upstream including all tributariesAll game fishSat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit. Selective gear rules.WENATCHEE RIVERfrom mouth upstream to Icicle Rd. Bridge CRC (674)All game fishYear-roundClosed.SalmonAug. 1-Sept. 30Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adults. Release sockeye, coho, and wild adult Chinook. Night closure in effect. Selective gear rules in effect, except bait is allowed.from Icicle Rd. Bridge upstream to Wenatchee LakeAll speciesCLOSED WATERS.WHITE RIVERfrom mouth to White River Falls and tributaries, except Napeequa RiverAll speciesCLOSED WATERS.WHITEPINE CREEKfrom mouth to Whitepine Creek Falls (1 mile upstream of mouth)All speciesCLOSED WATERS.BEEHIVE (LAKE) RESERVOIRAll game fish4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Eastern brook trout count as part of trout daily limit.BLACKBIRD ISLAND PONDIn Enchantment ParkAll 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 fishJuly 1-Sept. 30Statewide min. size/daily limit.CHELAN, LAKETroutYear-roundStatewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Release wild cutthroat trout.Other game fishYear-roundStatewide min. size/daily limit.SalmonYear-roundMin. size 15". Daily limit 1. No catch record card required.CLEAR LAKEAll game fish4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Eastern brook trout count as part of trout daily limit.FISH LAKEPerchYear-roundNo min. size. Daily limit 25.Other game fishYear-roundStatewide min. size/daily limit.FRANK'S PONDAll speciesJuvenile anglers only (under 15 years old).All game fish4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.H & H RESERVOIR #1(Pascal Pond)All game fishYear-roundStatewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Eastern brook trout count as part of trout daily limit.JOLANDA, LAKEAll speciesCLOSED WATERS.LILLY LAKEAll game fish4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Eastern brook trout count as part of trout daily limit.SPRING HILL RESERVOIR(Black Lake) (Lower Wheeler Reservoir)All speciesSelective gear rules. Internal combustion motors prohibited.Trout4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31Min. size 18". Daily limit 1.Other game fish4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Eastern brook trout count as part of trout daily limit.TWIN LAKESand tributaries and outlet stream to junction with the Napeequa RiverAll speciesCLOSED WATERS.UPPER WHEELER RESERVOIRAll speciesMotors prohibited. Fly fishing only.All game fish4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31Catch and Release.WAPATO LAKEAll game fish4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.WENATCHEE LAKECRC (670)All speciesSelective gear rules.KokaneeYear-roundClosed.TroutYear-roundCatch and Release.Steelhead (hatchery)Year-roundClosed.Other game fishYear-roundStatewide min. size/daily limit.
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FAQ about Manson fishing
🎣 Where to fish in Manson, Washington?
Anglers in Manson, WA recommend these top fishing spots: Columbia River, Lake Chelan, Roses Lake, Lake Pateros, and Lake Entiat.
🐟 What fish can you catch in Manson?
Most commonly caught species around Manson, WA:
- Largemouth bass - 487 reported catches
- Smallmouth bass - 404 reported catches
- Rainbow trout - 383 reported catches
- Northern pikeminnow - 229 reported catches
- Cutthroat trout - 131 reported catches
📢 What are the latest Manson fishing reports?
The latest Manson, WA fishing reports are:
- @vadym.lopit reported a nice Smallmouth bass.
- @vadym.lopit reported a nice Smallmouth bass.
- @vadym.lopit reported a nice Smallmouth bass.
- @vadym.lopit reported a nice Smallmouth bass.
- @chasestuart reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Lake Chelan.
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