Fishing in Pasco, WA
Best fishing spots in Pasco, WA
Lake Wallula
Washington, United States
4.5
Columbia River
Oregon, United States
4.7
Yakima River
Washington, United States
4.3
Snake River (WA / ID)
Idaho, United States
4.6
Lake Sacajawea
Washington, United States
4.4
Walla Walla River
Oregon, United States
4.7
Columbia River
Washington, United States
4.7
Columbia Point Marina
Washington, United States
4.0
Columbia Park Pond
Washington, United States
4.2
Hood Park Pond
Washington, United States
3.7
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Smallmouth bass
19 in · 3 lb 5 oz
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Check out the best fishing spots in and around Pasco, Washington. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 3,803 catches for Smallmouth bass, 1,223 catches for Largemouth bass, and 648 catches for Walleye.
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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 August 3rd, 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
ESQUATZEL COULEEAll game fishYear-roundStatewide min. size/daily limit.ESQUATZEL COULEE, WEST BRANCHAll game fishYear-roundStatewide min. size/daily limit.RINGOLD SPRINGS HATCHERY CREEKAll speciesCLOSED WATERS.SOUTH COLUMBIA BASIN IRRIGATION PE 16.4 SPILLWAYfrom 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 speciesCLOSED WATERS.POWERLINE LAKETroutYear-roundMin. size 14". Daily limit 2.Other game fishYear-roundStatewide min. size/daily limit.PALOUSE RIVERfrom mouth to the base of Palouse Falls CRC (652)All speciesJune 16-Aug. 31Two-Pole allowed. Except: It is not permissible to fish with two poles for steelhead.TroutSat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.Nov. 1-Fri. before Memorial DayClosed.Steelhead (hatchery)Apr. 16-July 31Closed.Aug. 1-Apr. 15Min. size 20". Daily limit 3.Other game fishYear-roundStatewide min. size/daily limit.upstream of Palouse Falls, including tributaries (Washington waters only) except Rock Creek and Hog Canyon Creek CRC (652)All game fishYear-roundStatewide min. size/daily limit.SNAKE RIVERA W fisa hsh din owgt no sn rl eic ae mn s Se i as r ee q Ru (ir we ed State Hwy. 128 95 to t n k . s t o A i In Def n /tt WhI Ih ud dee Ara eCs h bdt lo oa e tt al uoe i rc w fieb dsn ao ahatsu re e ytn r i d ws R ena .r Sr e ty ntq ol rui sn ki .r ee le ) Rd. t no efi s ish Cla r Wk 1s 2Aton , e k a n SI I I I I I II eI I I I I I I I II I I II C 1le a mrw ia l,t ee Ir DRiver R A n a h o r W s h i g n i c e s v i L w i s t o n r q i o n h a e a . r e 0from the Burbank to Pasco railroad bridge at Snake River mile 1.25 to the down- stream end of Goose Island CRC (640)All speciesBarbless hooks required (salmon, steelhead, and sturgeon only).TroutSat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.Nov. 1-Fri. before Memorial DayClosed.Steelhead (hatchery)Apr. 1-June 30Closed.July 1-Aug. 31Catch-and-release.Sept. 1-Mar. 31Min. size 20". Daily limit 3.Other game fishYear-roundStatewide min. size/daily limit.SturgeonYear-roundCatch-and-release.from the downstream end of Goose Island to 400' below Ice Harbor Dam CRC (640)All speciesBarbless hooks required (salmon, steelhead, and sturgeon only).TroutSat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.Nov. 1-Fri. before Memorial DayClosed.Steelhead (hatchery)Apr. 1-June 30Closed.July 1-Aug. 31Catch-and-release.Sept. 1-Mar. 31Min. size 20". Daily limit 3.Other game fishYear-roundStatewide min. size/daily limit.SturgeonMay 1-Aug. 31Closed.Sept. 1-Apr. 30Catch-and-release. Night closure.within 400' of the base of Ice Harbor DamAll speciesCLOSED WATERS.Ice Harbor Dam to 400' below Lower Monument Dam CRC (642)All speciesBarbless hooks required (salmon, steelhead, and sturgeon only).TroutSat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.Nov. 1-Fri. before Memorial DayClosed.Steelhead (hatchery)Apr. 1-June 30Closed.July 1-Aug. 31Catch-and-release.Sept. 1-Mar. 31Min. size 20". Daily limit 3.Other game fishYear-roundStatewide min. size/daily limit.SturgeonYear-roundCatch-and-release.400' below Lower Monument DamAll speciesCLOSED WATERS.Lower Monument Dam to Little Goose Dam CRC (644)All speciesBarbless hooks required (salmon, steelhead, and sturgeon only).TroutSat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.Nov. 1-Fri. before Memorial DayClosed.Steelhead (hatchery)Apr. 1-June 30Closed.July 1-Aug. 31Catch-and-release.Sept. 1-Mar. 31Min. size 20". Daily limit 3.Other game fishYear-roundStatewide min. size/daily limit.SturgeonYear-roundCatch-and-release.400' radius around the fish ladder entrance at Lyons Ferry HatcheryAll speciesCLOSED 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 bankAll speciesCLOSED WATERS.400' below Little Goose DamAll speciesCLOSED WATERS.Little Goose Dam to Lower Granite Dam CRC (646)All speciesBarbless hooks required (salmon, steelhead, and sturgeon only).TroutSat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.Nov. 1-Fri. before Memorial DayClosed.Steelhead (hatchery)Apr. 1-June 30Closed.July 1-Aug. 31Catch-and-release.Sept. 1-Mar. 31Min. size 20". Daily limit 3.Other game fishYear-roundStatewide min. size/daily limit.SturgeonYear-roundCatch-and-release.400' below Lower Granite DamAll speciesCLOSED WATERS.Lower Granite Dam to Washington/Idaho state line in Clarkston CRC (648)All speciesBarbless hooks required (salmon, steelhead, and sturgeon only).TroutSat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.Nov. 1-Fri. before Memorial DayClosed.Steelhead (hatchery)Apr. 1-June 30Closed.July 1-Aug. 31Catch-and-release.Sept. 1-Mar. 31Min. size 20". Daily limit 3.Other game fishYear-roundStatewide min. size/daily limit.SturgeonYear-roundCatch-and-release.200' radius upstream of the fish ladder exit above Lower Granite DamAll speciesCLOSED WATERS.from WA/ID state line in Clarkston to Bridge St. Bridge (Blue Bridge) in Clarkston CRC (650)All speciesBarbless hooks required (salmon, steelhead, and sturgeon only).TroutSat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.Nov. 1-Fri. before Memorial DayClosed.Steelhead (hatchery)Apr. 1-June 30Closed.July 1-Aug. 31Catch-and-release.Sept. 1-Mar. 31Min. size 20". Daily limit 3.Other game fishYear-roundStatewide min. size/daily limit.SturgeonYear-roundCatch-and-release.from Bridge St. Bridge (Blue Bridge) in Clarkston to OR/ID border CRC (650)All speciesBarbless hooks required (salmon, steelhead, and sturgeon only).TroutSat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.Nov. 1-Fri. before Memorial DayClosed.Steelhead (hatchery)Apr. 1-June 30Closed.July 1-Aug. 31Catch-and-release.Sept. 1-Mar. 31Min. size 20". Daily limit 3.Other game fishYear-roundStatewide min. size/daily limit.SturgeonYear-roundCatch-and-release.
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46°15′2.2″N 119°07′49.4″W
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FAQ about Pasco fishing
🎣 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), and Lake Sacajawea.
🐟 What fish can you catch in Pasco?
Most commonly caught species around Pasco, WA:
- Smallmouth bass - 3,803 reported catches
- Largemouth bass - 1,223 reported catches
- Walleye - 648 reported catches
- Channel catfish - 344 reported catches
- Rainbow trout - 302 reported catches
📢 What are the latest Pasco fishing reports?
The latest Pasco, WA fishing reports are:
- @bryancardenas4137 reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Lake Wallula.
- @BassfishermenWes reported a nice Smallmouth bass.
- @joey-chavez reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Lake Sacajawea.
- @joey-chavez reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Lake Sacajawea.
- @russellmeyer reported a nice Largemouth bass at Columbia Park Pond.
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