Fishing in Waitsburg, WA
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Bennington Lake
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Check out the best fishing spots in and around Waitsburg, Washington. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 249 catches for Rainbow trout, 246 catches for Largemouth bass, and 216 catches for Smallmouth bass.
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Fishing regulations in Waitsburg
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.
Rainbow trout
Seasons
Open
Bag limit
2
Min size
8"
Measurement
Total Length
Aggregate
2
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
MILL CREEKfrom mouth to Bennington Dam, including tributariesAll speciesCLOSED WATERS.from Bennington Dam upstreamAll speciesSelective gear rules.All game fishSat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.all tributaries upstream of Bennington DamAll speciesCLOSED WATERS.TOUCHET RIVERfrom mouth to the confluence of North and South Forks CRC (657)Steelhead (hatchery)Sat. before Memorial Day-July 31Statewide min. size/daily limit. Barbless hooks required.Aug. 1-Apr. 15Min. size 20". Daily limit 3. Barbless hooks required.Other game fishSat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.Nov. 1-Apr. 15Catch-and-release.WALLA WALLA RIVERfrom mouth to Washington/Oregon state line CRC (659)All speciesBarbless hooks required (salmon and steelhead only).TroutSat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.Steelhead (hatchery)Sat. before Memorial Day-July 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.Aug. 1-Apr. 15Min. size 20". Daily limit 3.Other game fishYear-roundStatewide min. size/daily limit.WALLA WALLA RIVER TRIBUTARIESfrom mouth to Washington/Oregon stateline all tributaries except Touchet River and Mill CreekAll speciesCLOSED WATERS.FISHHOOK PONDAll speciesFishing from any floating device prohibited.All game fishYear-roundStatewide min. size/daily limit.JEFFERSON PARK PONDAll speciesOpen for juvenile anglers, senior anglers and anglers with a disability who possess a designated harvester companion card only. Two-Pole not allowed.All game fishYear-roundStatewide min. size/daily limit.LIONS PARK PONDCollege PlaceAll speciesTwo-Pole not allowed. Open for juvenile anglers, senior anglers and anglers with a disability who possess a designated harvester companion card only.All game fishYear-roundStatewide min. size/daily limit.QUARRY PONDAll speciesFishing from any floating device prohibited.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.TOUCHET RIVER TRIBUTARIESall tributaries except North Fork, South Fork, Robinson Fork, and Wolf ForkAll speciesCLOSED WATERS.
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FAQ about Waitsburg fishing
🎣 Where to fish in Waitsburg, Washington?
Anglers in Waitsburg, WA recommend these top fishing spots: Touchet River.
🐟 What fish can you catch in Waitsburg?
Most commonly caught species around Waitsburg, WA:
- Rainbow trout - 249 reported catches
- Largemouth bass - 246 reported catches
- Smallmouth bass - 216 reported catches
- Channel catfish - 54 reported catches
- Walleye - 50 reported catches
📢 What are the latest Waitsburg fishing reports?
The latest Waitsburg, WA fishing reports are:
- @rafaluvchicken reported a nice Rainbow trout at Bennington Lake.
- @rafaluvchicken reported a nice Rainbow trout at Bennington Lake.
- @savannahmaddux reported a nice Walleye at Lake Sacajawea.
- @rafaluvchicken reported a nice Yellow bullhead at Bennington Lake.
- @joey-chavez reported a nice Walleye at Lake Sacajawea.
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