🐟 What fish can you catch in Ritzville?

Most commonly caught species around Ritzville , WA : Rainbow trout - 164 reported catches Largemouth bass - 110 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: @penielnemnich reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Palouse River . @bradydiaz reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Palouse River . @bradydiaz reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Palouse River . @PeterD509 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Sprague Lake . @vadym.lopit reported a nice Common carp at Crab Creek . .

Fishing in Ritzville, WA

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Ritzville, Washington?

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

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Washington, United States

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Top fish species in Ritzville

Latest Ritzville fishing reports

Smallmouth bass

Palouse River

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Smallmouth bass

Palouse River

length · weight

Smallmouth bass

Palouse River

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Sprague Lake

length · weight

Common carp

Crab Creek

length · weight

Walleye

Palouse River

length · weight

Smallmouth bass

Palouse River

length · weight

Smallmouth bass

Palouse River

14 in · 2 lb

Largemouth bass

Crab Creek

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Crab Creek

length · weight

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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 May 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

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

Excellent

Oncorhynchus mykiss

BOBCAT CREEK

All game fish
4th Sat. in Apr.-Sept. 30
Statewide min. size/daily limit.

COYOTE CREEK

All game fish
4th Sat. in Apr.-Sept. 30
Statewide min. size/daily limit.

BOBCAT CREEK PONDS

All game fish
4th Sat. in Apr.- Sept. 30
Statewide min. size/daily limit.

COYOTE CREEK PONDS

All game fish
4th Sat. in Apr.- Sept. 30
Statewide min. size/daily limit.

DEADMAN LAKE

All game fish
4th Sat. in Apr.- Sept. 30
Statewide min. size/daily limit.

HALFMOON LAKE

All game fish
4th Sat. in Apr.- Sept. 30
Statewide min. size/daily limit.

HAYS CREEK PONDS

All game fish
4th Sat. in Apr.- Sept. 30
Statewide min. size/daily limit.

HUTCHINSON LAKE

All game fish
4th Sat. in Apr.- Sept. 30
Statewide min. size/daily limit.

MCMANAMAN LAKE

All game fish
4th Sat. in Apr.- Sept. 30
Statewide min. size/daily limit.

MORGAN LAKE

All game fish
4th Sat. in Apr.- Sept. 30
Statewide min. size/daily limit.

QUAIL LAKE

All species
Motors prohibited. Fly fishing only.
All game fish
Year-round
Catch and Release.

SHINER LAKE

All game fish
4th Sat. in Apr.- Sept. 30
Statewide min. size/daily limit.

SPRAGUE LAKE

those waters SW of the SW tip of Harper Island

All species
Oct. 1-Apr. 30
CLOSED WATERS.
Bluegill
May 1-Sept. 30
No min. size. Daily limit up to 25 bluegill and crappie combined.
Crappie
May 1-Sept. 30
Min. size 9". Daily limit up to 25 bluegill and crappie combined.
Other game fish
May 1-Sept. 30
Statewide 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 species
CLOSED WATERS.
Bluegill
Year-round
No min. size. Daily limit up to 25 bluegill and crappie combined.
Crappie
Year-round
Min. size 9". Daily limit up to 25 bluegill and crappie combined.
Other game fish
Year-round
Statewide min. size/daily limit.

CRAB CREEK

from mouth to Morgan Lake Rd. in Sec. 36

All game fish
Sat. before Memorial Day-Sept. 30
Statewide min. size/daily limit.

from Morgan Lake Rd. in Sec. 36 to O'Sullivan Dam (including Marsh Units I and II impoundments)

All species
CLOSED WATERS.

from the confluence of the Moses Lake outlets to Sand Dunes Rd. including tributaries

Bluegill
Year-round
Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Combined limit of bluegill and crappie is 25 fish.
Crappie
Year-round
Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Min. length 9". Combined limit of crappie and bluegill is 25 fish.
Yellow perch
Year-round
Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Daily limit is 25 fish.
Other game fish
Year-round
Statewide 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 NE

Bluegill
Year-round
Min. size 8". Daily limit 5.
Crappie
Year-round
Min. size 9". Daily limit 10.
Yellow perch
Year-round
Daily limit 25.
Other game fish
Year-round
Statewide 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 Wilbur

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

HAYS CREEK

All game fish
4th Sat. in Apr.-Sept. 30
Statewide min. size/daily limit.

PARA-JUVENILE LAKE

All species
Two-Pole not allowed.
All game fish
Year-round
Statewide min. size/daily limit.

ROYAL LAKE AND ROYAL SLOUGH

including Marsh Unit 4 impoundments

All species
CLOSED WATERS.

TEAL LAKE, NORTH & SOUTH

All game fish
4th Sat. in Apr.- Sept. 30
Statewide min. size/daily limit.

PALOUSE RIVER

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.

FOURTH OF JULY LAKE

All species
Internal combustion motors prohibited.
All game fish
1st Fri. after Thanksgiving- Mar. 31
Statewide min. size/daily limit.

Regulations for

47°07′31.1″N 118°22′51.2″W

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FAQ about Ritzville fishing

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

Most commonly caught species around Ritzville, WA:

Rainbow trout - 164 reported catches
Largemouth bass - 110 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 24 reported catches
Brown trout - 14 reported catches
Steelhead - 7 reported catches

The latest Ritzville, WA fishing reports are:

@penielnemnich reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Palouse River.
@bradydiaz reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Palouse River.
@bradydiaz reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Palouse River.
@PeterD509 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Sprague Lake.
@vadym.lopit reported a nice Common carp at Crab Creek.

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