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 fish can you catch in Waterville?

Most commonly caught species around Waterville , WA : Largemouth bass - 735 reported catches Rainbow trout - 671 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 465 reported catches Northern pikeminnow - 216 reported catches Cutthroat trout - 132 reported catches .

Q: 📢 What are the latest Waterville fishing reports?

The latest Waterville , WA fishing reports are: @grantburton7883 reported a nice Northern pikeminnow at Lake Entiat . @Must_be_cindy reported a nice Cutthroat trout at Entiat River . @Must_be_cindy reported a nice Cutthroat trout at Entiat River . @Must_be_cindy reported a nice Cutbow at Entiat River . @caleb-hopkins reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Cortez . .

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

Northern pikeminnow

Lake Entiat

length · weight

Cutthroat trout

Entiat River

length · weight

Cutthroat trout

Entiat River

length · weight

Cutbow

Entiat River

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Lake Cortez

4 in ·

Yellow perch

Lake Cortez

7 in · 3 oz

Northern pikeminnow

21 in · 8 lb

Rainbow trout

Park Lake

length · weight

Pumpkinseed

Wapato Lake

6 in · 6 oz

Rainbow trout

Putters 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 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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Largemouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

Memorable

1 > 17

Max size

12"

Measurement

Total Length

Restrictions & requirements

Additional information

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

Edibility

Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe

Synonyms

Micropterus nigricans

Location specific information

GRIMES LAKEAll speciesSelective gear rules. Internal combustion motors prohibited.TroutJune 1-Aug. 31Min. size 18". Daily limit 1.Other game fishJune 1-Aug. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.JAMESON LAKEAll game fish4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.PIT LAKEAll 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.BANKS LAKEAll speciesChumming permitted.CrappieYear-roundMin. size 9". Daily limit 10.Yellow perchYear-roundNo min. size. Daily limit 25.Other game fishYear-roundStatewide min. size/daily limit.RUFUS WOODS LAKEfrom Chief Joseph Dam upstream to State Route 155 BridgeAll speciesDouglas 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).TroutYear-roundDaily limit 2.Other game fishYear-roundStatewide min. size/daily limit.SturgeonYear-roundClosed.from State Route 155 Bridge upstream to Grand Coulee DamAll speciesCLOSED WATERS.

Regulations for

47°38′52.8″N 120°04′14.5″W

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FAQ about Waterville fishing

🎣 Where to fish in Waterville, Washington?

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

🐟 What fish can you catch in Waterville?

Most commonly caught species around Waterville, WA:

Largemouth bass - 735 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 671 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 465 reported catches
Northern pikeminnow - 216 reported catches
Cutthroat trout - 132 reported catches

📢 What are the latest Waterville fishing reports?

The latest Waterville, WA fishing reports are:

@grantburton7883 reported a nice Northern pikeminnow at Lake Entiat.
@Must_be_cindy reported a nice Cutthroat trout at Entiat River.
@Must_be_cindy reported a nice Cutthroat trout at Entiat River.
@Must_be_cindy reported a nice Cutbow at Entiat River.
@caleb-hopkins reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Cortez.

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

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Waterville, 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: