🐟 What fish can you catch in Pasco?

Most commonly caught species around Pasco , WA : Smallmouth bass - 3,380 reported catches Largemouth bass - 1,096 reported catches Walleye - 603 reported catches Channel catfish - 330 reported catches Rainbow trout - 289 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Pasco fishing reports?

The latest Pasco , 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 Pasco, WA

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Pasco, Washington?

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

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Washington, United States

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Top fish species in Pasco

Latest Pasco 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

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Smallmouth bass

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Black crappie

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Smallmouth bass

Scooteney Reservoir

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Largemouth bass

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Smallmouth bass

Lake Wallula

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Fishing regulations in Pasco

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 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

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ESQUATZEL COULEE

All game fish
Year-round
Statewide min. size/daily limit.

ESQUATZEL COULEE, WEST BRANCH

All game fish
Year-round
Statewide min. size/daily limit.

RINGOLD SPRINGS HATCHERY CREEK

All species
CLOSED WATERS.

SOUTH COLUMBIA BASIN IRRIGATION PE 16.4 SPILLWAY

from the South Columbia Basin Irrigation PE16.4 spillway at the Ringold Springs access downstream 400' towards the Columbia River (46°30'20.0"N 119°15'28.7"W)

All species
CLOSED WATERS.

POWERLINE LAKE

Trout
Year-round
Min. size 14". Daily limit 2.
Other game fish
Year-round
Statewide min. size/daily limit.

PALOUSE RIVER

from mouth to the base of Palouse Falls CRC (652)

All species
June 16-Aug. 31
Two-Pole allowed. Except: It is not permissible to fish with two poles for steelhead.
Trout
Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
Statewide min. size/daily limit.
Nov. 1-Fri. before Memorial Day
Closed.
Steelhead (hatchery)
Apr. 16-July 31
Closed.
Aug. 1-Apr. 15
Min. size 20". Daily limit 3.
Other game fish
Year-round
Statewide min. size/daily limit.

upstream of Palouse Falls, including tributaries (Washington waters only) except Rock Creek and Hog Canyon Creek CRC (652)

All game fish
Year-round
Statewide min. size/daily limit.

SNAKE RIVER

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from the Burbank to Pasco railroad bridge at Snake River mile 1.25 to the down- stream end of Goose Island CRC (640)

All species
Barbless hooks required (salmon, steelhead, and sturgeon only).
Trout
Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
Statewide min. size/daily limit.
Nov. 1-Fri. before Memorial Day
Closed.
Steelhead (hatchery)
Apr. 1-June 30
Closed.
July 1-Aug. 31
Catch-and-release.
Sept. 1-Mar. 31
Min. size 20". Daily limit 3.
Other game fish
Year-round
Statewide min. size/daily limit.
Sturgeon
Year-round
Catch-and-release.

from the downstream end of Goose Island to 400' below Ice Harbor Dam CRC (640)

All species
Barbless hooks required (salmon, steelhead, and sturgeon only).
Trout
Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
Statewide min. size/daily limit.
Nov. 1-Fri. before Memorial Day
Closed.
Steelhead (hatchery)
Apr. 1-June 30
Closed.
July 1-Aug. 31
Catch-and-release.
Sept. 1-Mar. 31
Min. size 20". Daily limit 3.
Other game fish
Year-round
Statewide min. size/daily limit.
Sturgeon
May 1-Aug. 31
Closed.
Sept. 1-Apr. 30
Catch-and-release. Night closure.

within 400' of the base of Ice Harbor Dam

All species
CLOSED WATERS.

Ice Harbor Dam to 400' below Lower Monument Dam CRC (642)

All species
Barbless hooks required (salmon, steelhead, and sturgeon only).
Trout
Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
Statewide min. size/daily limit.
Nov. 1-Fri. before Memorial Day
Closed.
Steelhead (hatchery)
Apr. 1-June 30
Closed.
July 1-Aug. 31
Catch-and-release.
Sept. 1-Mar. 31
Min. size 20". Daily limit 3.
Other game fish
Year-round
Statewide min. size/daily limit.
Sturgeon
Year-round
Catch-and-release.

400' below Lower Monument Dam

All species
CLOSED WATERS.

Lower Monument Dam to Little Goose Dam CRC (644)

All species
Barbless hooks required (salmon, steelhead, and sturgeon only).
Trout
Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
Statewide min. size/daily limit.
Nov. 1-Fri. before Memorial Day
Closed.
Steelhead (hatchery)
Apr. 1-June 30
Closed.
July 1-Aug. 31
Catch-and-release.
Sept. 1-Mar. 31
Min. size 20". Daily limit 3.
Other game fish
Year-round
Statewide min. size/daily limit.
Sturgeon
Year-round
Catch-and-release.

400' radius around the fish ladder entrance at Lyons Ferry Hatchery

All species
CLOSED WATERS.

an area 1,200' downstream from the base of the west lock gate at Little Goose Dam on the south bank of the Snake River and 100' out into the river from said river bank

All species
CLOSED WATERS.

400' below Little Goose Dam

All species
CLOSED WATERS.

Little Goose Dam to Lower Granite Dam CRC (646)

All species
Barbless hooks required (salmon, steelhead, and sturgeon only).
Trout
Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
Statewide min. size/daily limit.
Nov. 1-Fri. before Memorial Day
Closed.
Steelhead (hatchery)
Apr. 1-June 30
Closed.
July 1-Aug. 31
Catch-and-release.
Sept. 1-Mar. 31
Min. size 20". Daily limit 3.
Other game fish
Year-round
Statewide min. size/daily limit.
Sturgeon
Year-round
Catch-and-release.

400' below Lower Granite Dam

All species
CLOSED WATERS.

Lower Granite Dam to Washington/Idaho state line in Clarkston CRC (648)

All species
Barbless hooks required (salmon, steelhead, and sturgeon only).
Trout
Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
Statewide min. size/daily limit.
Nov. 1-Fri. before Memorial Day
Closed.
Steelhead (hatchery)
Apr. 1-June 30
Closed.
July 1-Aug. 31
Catch-and-release.
Sept. 1-Mar. 31
Min. size 20". Daily limit 3.
Other game fish
Year-round
Statewide min. size/daily limit.
Sturgeon
Year-round
Catch-and-release.

200' radius upstream of the fish ladder exit above Lower Granite Dam

All species
CLOSED WATERS.

from WA/ID state line in Clarkston to Bridge St. Bridge (Blue Bridge) in Clarkston CRC (650)

All species
Barbless hooks required (salmon, steelhead, and sturgeon only).
Trout
Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
Statewide min. size/daily limit.
Nov. 1-Fri. before Memorial Day
Closed.
Steelhead (hatchery)
Apr. 1-June 30
Closed.
July 1-Aug. 31
Catch-and-release.
Sept. 1-Mar. 31
Min. size 20". Daily limit 3.
Other game fish
Year-round
Statewide min. size/daily limit.
Sturgeon
Year-round
Catch-and-release.

from Bridge St. Bridge (Blue Bridge) in Clarkston to OR/ID border CRC (650)

All species
Barbless hooks required (salmon, steelhead, and sturgeon only).
Trout
Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
Statewide min. size/daily limit.
Nov. 1-Fri. before Memorial Day
Closed.
Steelhead (hatchery)
Apr. 1-June 30
Closed.
July 1-Aug. 31
Catch-and-release.
Sept. 1-Mar. 31
Min. size 20". Daily limit 3.
Other game fish
Year-round
Statewide min. size/daily limit.
Sturgeon
Year-round
Catch-and-release.

Regulations for

46°15′2.2″N 119°07′49.4″W

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FAQ about Pasco fishing

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

Most commonly caught species around Pasco, WA:

Smallmouth bass - 3,380 reported catches
Largemouth bass - 1,096 reported catches
Walleye - 603 reported catches
Channel catfish - 330 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 289 reported catches

The latest Pasco, 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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