Fishing in Ritzville, WA

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Ritzville, Washington?

Anglers in Ritzville , WA recommend these top fishing spots: Crab Creek , Cow Lake .

Q: 🐟 What fish can you catch in Ritzville?

Most commonly caught species around Ritzville , WA : Rainbow trout - 164 reported catches Largemouth bass - 111 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 24 reported catches Brown trout - 14 reported catches Steelhead - 7 reported catches .

Q: 📢 What are the latest Ritzville fishing reports?

The latest Ritzville , WA fishing reports are: @aubreybrown4202 reported a nice Smallmouth bass . @aubreybrown4202 reported a nice Smallmouth bass . @tristadrumheller reported a nice Yellow perch . @bradleydavis1684 reported a nice Channel catfish at Palouse River . .

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

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Washington, United States

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Top fish species in Ritzville

Latest Ritzville fishing reports

Smallmouth bass

6 in · 3 oz

Smallmouth bass

15 in · 2 lb

Yellow perch

length · weight

Channel catfish

Palouse River

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Crab Creek

length · weight

Bluegill

Palouse River

7 in · 1 lb

Leather carp

Fishtrap Lake

length · weight

Common carp

Cow Lake

length · weight

Common carp

Cow Lake

20 in · 2 lb

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Fishing regulations in Ritzville

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 Rainbow trout as of July 27th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Rainbow trout

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

Min size

Measurement

Total Length

Aggregate

Restrictions & requirements

Additional information

The combined daily limit for an angler that fishes in both rivers and lakes on the same day is 5 trout, no more than 2 may be from rivers.Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout, Golden Trout, Tiger Trout, and Grayling:In rivers, streams, and beaver ponds: Min. size 8". Daily limit 2.In lakes, ponds, and reservoirs: No min. size.Daily limit 5.When fishing with bait, all trout that are lawful to possess and are equal to or greater than the minimum size are counted as part of the daily limit whether kept or released.For more information please see State of Washington Fishing Regulations

Edibility

Excellent

Synonyms

Oncorhynchus mykiss

Location specific information

BOBCAT CREEKAll game fish4th Sat. in Apr.-Sept. 30Statewide min. size/daily limit.COYOTE CREEKAll game fish4th Sat. in Apr.-Sept. 30Statewide min. size/daily limit.BOBCAT CREEK PONDSAll game fish4th Sat. in Apr.- Sept. 30Statewide min. size/daily limit.COYOTE CREEK PONDSAll game fish4th Sat. in Apr.- Sept. 30Statewide min. size/daily limit.DEADMAN LAKEAll game fish4th Sat. in Apr.- Sept. 30Statewide min. size/daily limit.HALFMOON LAKEAll game fish4th Sat. in Apr.- Sept. 30Statewide min. size/daily limit.HAYS CREEK PONDSAll game fish4th Sat. in Apr.- Sept. 30Statewide min. size/daily limit.HUTCHINSON LAKEAll game fish4th Sat. in Apr.- Sept. 30Statewide min. size/daily limit.MCMANAMAN LAKEAll game fish4th Sat. in Apr.- Sept. 30Statewide min. size/daily limit.MORGAN LAKEAll game fish4th Sat. in Apr.- Sept. 30Statewide min. size/daily limit.QUAIL LAKEAll speciesMotors prohibited. Fly fishing only.All game fishYear-roundCatch and Release.SHINER LAKEAll game fish4th Sat. in Apr.- Sept. 30Statewide min. size/daily limit.SPRAGUE LAKEthose waters SW of the SW tip of Harper IslandAll speciesOct. 1-Apr. 30CLOSED WATERS.BluegillMay 1-Sept. 30No min. size. Daily limit up to 25 bluegill and crappie combined.CrappieMay 1-Sept. 30Min. size 9". Daily limit up to 25 bluegill and crappie combined.Other game fishMay 1-Sept. 30Statewide min. size/daily limit.the marsh at the SW end of the lake from the lakeside edge of the reeds, including Cow Creek, to Danekas Rd.All speciesCLOSED WATERS.BluegillYear-roundNo min. size. Daily limit up to 25 bluegill and crappie combined.CrappieYear-roundMin. size 9". Daily limit up to 25 bluegill and crappie combined.Other game fishYear-roundStatewide min. size/daily limit.CRAB CREEKfrom mouth to Morgan Lake Rd. in Sec. 36All game fishSat. before Memorial Day-Sept. 30Statewide min. size/daily limit.from Morgan Lake Rd. in Sec. 36 to O'Sullivan Dam (including Marsh Units I and II impoundments)All speciesCLOSED WATERS.from the confluence of the Moses Lake outlets to Sand Dunes Rd. including tributariesBluegillYear-roundStatewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Combined limit of bluegill and crappie is 25 fish.CrappieYear-roundStatewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Min. length 9". Combined limit of crappie and bluegill is 25 fish.Yellow perchYear-roundStatewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Daily limit is 25 fish.Other game fishYear-roundStatewide min. size/daily limit for lakes, ponds, and reservoirs apply.from the fountain buoy and shoreline markers of 150' downstream of the Alder Street fill to Grant County Rd. 7 NEBluegillYear-roundMin. size 8". Daily limit 5.CrappieYear-roundMin. size 9". Daily limit 10.Yellow perchYear-roundDaily limit 25.Other game fishYear-roundStatewide min. size/daily limit for lakes, ponds, and reservoirs apply.above Grant County Rd. 7 and all tributaries except Goose Creek in the city of WilburAll game fishYear-roundStatewide min. size/daily limit.HAYS CREEKAll game fish4th Sat. in Apr.-Sept. 30Statewide min. size/daily limit.PARA-JUVENILE LAKEAll speciesTwo-Pole not allowed.All game fishYear-roundStatewide min. size/daily limit.ROYAL LAKE AND ROYAL SLOUGHincluding Marsh Unit 4 impoundmentsAll speciesCLOSED WATERS.TEAL LAKE, NORTH & SOUTHAll game fish4th Sat. in Apr.- Sept. 30Statewide min. size/daily limit.PALOUSE RIVERupstream 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.FOURTH OF JULY LAKEAll speciesInternal combustion motors prohibited.All game fish1st Fri. after Thanksgiving- Mar. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.

Regulations for

47°07′31.1″N 118°22′51.2″W

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FAQ about Ritzville fishing

🎣 Where to fish in Ritzville, Washington?

Anglers in Ritzville, WA recommend these top fishing spots: Crab Creek and Cow Lake.

🐟 What fish can you catch in Ritzville?

Most commonly caught species around Ritzville, WA:

Rainbow trout - 164 reported catches
Largemouth bass - 111 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 24 reported catches
Brown trout - 14 reported catches
Steelhead - 7 reported catches

📢 What are the latest Ritzville fishing reports?

The latest Ritzville, WA fishing reports are:

@aubreybrown4202 reported a nice Smallmouth bass.
@aubreybrown4202 reported a nice Smallmouth bass.
@tristadrumheller reported a nice Yellow perch.
@bradleydavis1684 reported a nice Channel catfish at Palouse River.

📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Ritzville?

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Ritzville, WA. We give you weather trends and help you find the perfect window to catch your next personal best. With Fishbrain Pro, you will get the following capabilities: