Fishing in the Columbia River & Central

The Columbia River & Central area of Washington, featuring Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie.

1. Columbia River (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Columbia River, Washington

Columbia River offers excellent fishing in the Columbia River & Central of Washington with good public access.

2. Snake River (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Snake River, Washington

Snake River offers excellent fishing in the Columbia River & Central of Washington with good public access.

3. Yakima River (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Yakima River, Washington

Yakima River offers excellent fishing in the Columbia River & Central of Washington with good public access.

4. Main (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Main, Washington

Main in the Columbia River & Central of Washington offers excellent fishing opportunities.

5. North (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

North, Washington

North in the Columbia River & Central of Washington offers excellent fishing opportunities.

6. South (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

South, Washington

South in the Columbia River & Central of Washington offers excellent fishing opportunities.

7. East (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

East, Washington

East in the Columbia River & Central of Washington offers excellent fishing opportunities.

8. West (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

West, Washington

West in the Columbia River & Central of Washington offers excellent fishing opportunities.

9. Washington (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Washington, Washington

Washington in the Columbia River & Central of Washington offers excellent fishing opportunities.

10. Columbia River Creek0 (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Columbia River Creek, Washington

Columbia River Creek offers good fishing in the Columbia River & Central of Washington.

11. Columbia River Area River1 (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Columbia River Area River, Washington

Columbia River Area River offers good fishing in the Columbia River & Central of Washington.

12. Columbia River Lake2 (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Columbia River Lake, Washington

Columbia River Lake offers good fishing in the Columbia River & Central of Washington.

13. Columbia River Area Pond3 (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Columbia River Area Pond, Washington

Columbia River Area Pond offers good fishing in the Columbia River & Central of Washington.

14. Columbia River Reservoir4 (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Columbia River Reservoir, Washington

Columbia River Reservoir offers good fishing in the Columbia River & Central of Washington.

15. Columbia River Area Brook5 (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Columbia River Area Brook, Washington

Columbia River Area Brook offers good fishing in the Columbia River & Central of Washington.

16. Columbia River Run6 (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Columbia River Run, Washington

Columbia River Run offers good fishing in the Columbia River & Central of Washington.

17. Columbia River Area Branch7 (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Columbia River Area Branch, Washington

Columbia River Area Branch offers good fishing in the Columbia River & Central of Washington.

18. Columbia River Creek8 (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Columbia River Creek, Washington

Columbia River Creek offers good fishing in the Columbia River & Central of Washington.

19. Columbia River Area River9 (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Columbia River Area River, Washington

Columbia River Area River offers good fishing in the Columbia River & Central of Washington.

20. Columbia River Lake10 (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Columbia River Lake, Washington

Columbia River Lake offers good fishing in the Columbia River & Central of Washington.

21. Columbia River Area Pond11 (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Columbia River Area Pond, Washington

Columbia River Area Pond offers good fishing in the Columbia River & Central of Washington.

22. Columbia River Reservoir12 (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Columbia River Reservoir, Washington

Columbia River Reservoir offers good fishing in the Columbia River & Central of Washington.

23. Columbia River Area Brook13 (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Columbia River Area Brook, Washington

Columbia River Area Brook offers good fishing in the Columbia River & Central of Washington.

24. Columbia River Run14 (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Columbia River Run, Washington

Columbia River Run offers good fishing in the Columbia River & Central of Washington.

25. Columbia River Area Branch15 (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Columbia River Area Branch, Washington

Columbia River Area Branch offers good fishing in the Columbia River & Central of Washington.

26. Columbia River Creek16 (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Columbia River Creek, Washington

Columbia River Creek offers good fishing in the Columbia River & Central of Washington.

27. Columbia River Area River17 (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Columbia River Area River, Washington

Columbia River Area River offers good fishing in the Columbia River & Central of Washington.

28. Columbia River Lake18 (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Columbia River Lake, Washington

Columbia River Lake offers good fishing in the Columbia River & Central of Washington.

29. Columbia River Area Pond19 (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Columbia River Area Pond, Washington

Columbia River Area Pond offers good fishing in the Columbia River & Central of Washington.

30. Columbia River Reservoir20 (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Columbia River Reservoir, Washington

Columbia River Reservoir offers good fishing in the Columbia River & Central of Washington.

31. Columbia River Area Brook21 (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Columbia River Area Brook, Washington

Columbia River Area Brook offers good fishing in the Columbia River & Central of Washington.

32. Columbia River Run22 (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Columbia River Run, Washington

Columbia River Run offers good fishing in the Columbia River & Central of Washington.

33. Columbia River Area Branch23 (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Columbia River Area Branch, Washington

Columbia River Area Branch offers good fishing in the Columbia River & Central of Washington.

34. Columbia River Creek24 (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Columbia River Creek, Washington

Columbia River Creek offers good fishing in the Columbia River & Central of Washington.

35. Columbia River Area River25 (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Columbia River Area River, Washington

Columbia River Area River offers good fishing in the Columbia River & Central of Washington.

36. Columbia River Lake26 (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Columbia River Lake, Washington

Columbia River Lake offers good fishing in the Columbia River & Central of Washington.

37. Columbia River Area Pond27 (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Columbia River Area Pond, Washington

Columbia River Area Pond offers good fishing in the Columbia River & Central of Washington.

38. Columbia River Reservoir28 (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Columbia River Reservoir, Washington

Columbia River Reservoir offers good fishing in the Columbia River & Central of Washington.

39. Columbia River Area Brook29 (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Columbia River Area Brook, Washington

Columbia River Area Brook offers good fishing in the Columbia River & Central of Washington.

40. Columbia River Run30 (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Columbia River Run, Washington

Columbia River Run offers good fishing in the Columbia River & Central of Washington.

Fishing Tips for the Columbia River & Central

Check local regulations before fishing — each water body may have specific rules on limits, seasons, and bait.
Spring and fall typically offer the best fishing in Washington for most species.
Consider hiring a local guide for the best experience on unfamiliar waters.
Always carry a valid Washington fishing license — available online through the state wildlife agency.
Practice catch and release for sensitive species to help maintain healthy fish populations.

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