🐟 What fish can you catch in Waterville?

Most commonly caught species around Waterville , WA : Largemouth bass - 653 reported catches Rainbow trout - 579 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 400 reported catches Northern pikeminnow - 192 reported catches Cutthroat trout - 111 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Waterville fishing reports?

The latest Waterville , WA fishing reports are: @dylan.reeves reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Rock Island Pool . @ahaglund reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Cortez . @simonmadaon reported a nice Largemouth bass at Hideaway Lake . @ahaglund reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Cortez . @ahaglund reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Cortez . .

Fishing in Waterville, WA

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Waterville, Washington?

Anglers in Waterville , WA recommend these top fishing spots: Columbia River , Lake Entiat , Rock Island Pool , Chelan River , Entiat River .

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

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Washington, United States

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Top fish species in Waterville

Latest Waterville fishing reports

Smallmouth bass

Rock Island Pool

19 in · 4 lb 5 oz

Largemouth bass

Lake Cortez

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Hideaway Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Lake Cortez

20 in · 5 lb

Largemouth bass

Lake Cortez

23 in · 4 lb 3 oz

Lahontan cutthroat trout

length · weight

Lahontan cutthroat trout

Lenore Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Big Bow Lake

16 in · 4 lb

Rainbow trout

Roses Lake

length · weight

Rainbow trout

Roses Lake

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Waterville

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 Largemouth bass as of April 16th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Largemouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

Memorable

1 > 17

Max size

12"

Measurement

Total Length

No min. size in lakes, ponds, and reservoirs. Only largemouth bass less than 12" may be retained, except 1 over 17" may be retained. Daily limit 5. No size restriction/daily limit in rivers, streams, and beaver ponds.

For more information please see State of Washington Fishing Regulations

Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe

Micropterus nigricans

GRIMES LAKE

All species
Selective gear rules. Internal combustion motors prohibited.
Trout
June 1-Aug. 31
Min. size 18". Daily limit 1.
Other game fish
June 1-Aug. 31
Statewide min. size/daily limit.

JAMESON LAKE

All game fish
4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31
Statewide min. size/daily limit.

PIT LAKE

All species
Open for juvenile anglers, senior anglers and anglers with a disability who possess a designated harvester companion card only. Two-Pole not allowed.
All game fish
Year-round
Statewide min. size/daily limit.

BANKS LAKE

All species
Chumming permitted.
Crappie
Year-round
Min. size 9". Daily limit 10.
Yellow perch
Year-round
No min. size. Daily limit 25.
Other game fish
Year-round
Statewide min. size/daily limit.

RUFUS WOODS LAKE

from Chief Joseph Dam upstream to State Route 155 Bridge

All species
Douglas County shore (State license), on the water (either State or Tribal License accepted), Reservation (Tribal permit required or either license accepted at a signed "Designated Fishing Areas" (DFA) located and marked as such on the Colville Reservation shoreline).
Trout
Year-round
Daily limit 2.
Other game fish
Year-round
Statewide min. size/daily limit.
Sturgeon
Year-round
Closed.

from State Route 155 Bridge upstream to Grand Coulee Dam

All species
CLOSED WATERS.

Regulations for

47°38′52.8″N 120°04′14.5″W

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FAQ about Waterville fishing

Anglers in Waterville, WA recommend these top fishing spots: Columbia River, Lake Entiat, Rock Island Pool, Chelan River, and Entiat River.

Most commonly caught species around Waterville, WA:

Largemouth bass - 653 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 579 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 400 reported catches
Northern pikeminnow - 192 reported catches
Cutthroat trout - 111 reported catches

The latest Waterville, WA fishing reports are:

@dylan.reeves reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Rock Island Pool.
@ahaglund reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Cortez.
@simonmadaon reported a nice Largemouth bass at Hideaway Lake.
@ahaglund reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Cortez.
@ahaglund reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Cortez.

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