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Fishing in Pataha, WA

Washington, United States

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Top fish species in Pataha

Smallmouth bass
Smallmouth bass
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout
Steelhead
Steelhead
Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Northern pikeminnow
Northern pikeminnow

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Coho salmon

7 in · 2 oz

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Rainbow trout

West Evans Pond

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West Evans Pond

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West Evans Pond

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Coho salmon

West Evans Pond

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Rainbow trout

West Evans Pond

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West Evans Pond

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West Evans Pond

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West Evans Pond

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Rainbow trout

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About Pataha fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Pataha, Washington. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 719 catches for Smallmouth bass, 212 catches for Rainbow trout, and 77 catches for Steelhead.

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Fishing regulations in Pataha

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 16th, 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

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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PATAHA CREEK

within Pomeroy city limits

  • All species
  • Open for juvenile anglers, senior anglers and anglers with a disability who possess a designated harvester companion card only.
  • All game fish
  • Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
  • Statewide min. size/daily limit.

SNAKE RIVER TRIBUTARIES

Snake River tributaries except Palouse River, Tucannon River, Asotin Creek, and Grande Ronde River

  • All species
  • CLOSED WATERS.

TUCANNON RIVER

from mouth upstream to Tucannon Hatchery Rd. Bridge CRC (653)

  • All species
  • Barbless hooks required (salmon and steelhead only).
  • Steelhead (hatchery)
  • Sat. before Memorial Day-July 31
  • Statewide min. size/daily limit.
  • Aug. 1-Apr. 15
  • Min. size 20". Daily limit 3.
  • Other game fish
  • Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
  • Statewide min. size/daily limit.
  • Nov. 1-Apr. 15
  • Catch-and-release.

from Tucannon Hatchery Bridge upstream to 500' above the Rainbow Lake intake

  • All species
  • CLOSED WATERS.

from 500' above Rainbow Lake intake to Cow Camp Bridge CRC (653)

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

from Cow Camp Bridge upstream

  • All species
  • CLOSED WATERS.

TUCANNON RIVER TRIBUTARIES

all tributaries except Pataha Creek

  • All species
  • CLOSED WATERS.

Regulations for

46°28′21.7″N 117°32′40.2″W
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FAQ about Pataha fishing

Anglers in Pataha, WA recommend these top fishing spots: Snake River (WA / ID), Lake Bryan, Lower Granite Lake, Wawawai Bay, and Tucannon River.
Most commonly caught species around Pataha, WA:
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