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Fishing in the Columbia River & Central

Explore fishing in the Columbia River & Central of Washington. Columbia River, Snake River, Yakima River, Acker Lake, Ar

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

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.

  • Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day (lakes) · No minimum; no limit in rivers/streams
  • Smallmouth bass · Limit: 10/day (lakes); no limit in rivers/streams/beaver ponds · Only 1 over 14 in in lakes
  • Largemouth bass · Limit: 5/day (lakes); no limit in rivers/streams/beaver ponds · Only bass under 12 in, plus 1 over 17 in, in lakes
  • Crappie, perch, sunfish, suckers, pikeminnow, rock bass, striped bass, non-channel catfish · Limit: No daily limit · No minimum

Boat Launch: Columbia Ridge Marina →

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.

  • Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day (lakes) · No minimum; no limit in rivers/streams
  • Smallmouth bass · Limit: 10/day (lakes); no limit in rivers/streams/beaver ponds · Only 1 over 14 in in lakes
  • Largemouth bass · Limit: 5/day (lakes); no limit in rivers/streams/beaver ponds · Only bass under 12 in, plus 1 over 17 in, in lakes
  • Crappie, perch, sunfish, suckers, pikeminnow, rock bass, striped bass, non-channel catfish · Limit: No daily limit · No minimum

Boat Launch: Harnett Boat Ramp →

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.

  • Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day (lakes) · No minimum; no limit in rivers/streams
  • Smallmouth bass · Limit: 10/day (lakes); no limit in rivers/streams/beaver ponds · Only 1 over 14 in in lakes
  • Largemouth bass · Limit: 5/day (lakes); no limit in rivers/streams/beaver ponds · Only bass under 12 in, plus 1 over 17 in, in lakes
  • Crappie, perch, sunfish, suckers, pikeminnow, rock bass, striped bass, non-channel catfish · Limit: No daily limit · No minimum

Boat Launch: East Launch →

4. Acker Lake (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Acker Lake, Washington

Named lake in the Columbia River & Central region of Washington.

  • Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day (lakes) · No minimum; no limit in rivers/streams
  • Smallmouth bass · Limit: 10/day (lakes); no limit in rivers/streams/beaver ponds · Only 1 over 14 in in lakes
  • Largemouth bass · Limit: 5/day (lakes); no limit in rivers/streams/beaver ponds · Only bass under 12 in, plus 1 over 17 in, in lakes
  • Crappie, perch, sunfish, suckers, pikeminnow, rock bass, striped bass, non-channel catfish · Limit: No daily limit · No minimum

Boat Launch: East Launch →

5. Art Lake (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Art Lake, Washington

Named lake in the Columbia River & Central region of Washington.

  • Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day (lakes) · No minimum; no limit in rivers/streams
  • Smallmouth bass · Limit: 10/day (lakes); no limit in rivers/streams/beaver ponds · Only 1 over 14 in in lakes
  • Largemouth bass · Limit: 5/day (lakes); no limit in rivers/streams/beaver ponds · Only bass under 12 in, plus 1 over 17 in, in lakes
  • Crappie, perch, sunfish, suckers, pikeminnow, rock bass, striped bass, non-channel catfish · Limit: No daily limit · No minimum

Boat Launch: White Pass Boat Launch →

6. Ashes Lake (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Ashes Lake, Washington

Named lake in the Columbia River & Central region of Washington.

  • Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day (lakes) · No minimum; no limit in rivers/streams
  • Smallmouth bass · Limit: 10/day (lakes); no limit in rivers/streams/beaver ponds · Only 1 over 14 in in lakes
  • Largemouth bass · Limit: 5/day (lakes); no limit in rivers/streams/beaver ponds · Only bass under 12 in, plus 1 over 17 in, in lakes
  • Crappie, perch, sunfish, suckers, pikeminnow, rock bass, striped bass, non-channel catfish · Limit: No daily limit · No minimum

Boat Launch: East Launch →

7. Aurora Lake (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Aurora Lake, Washington

Named lake in the Columbia River & Central region of Washington.

  • Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day (lakes) · No minimum; no limit in rivers/streams
  • Smallmouth bass · Limit: 10/day (lakes); no limit in rivers/streams/beaver ponds · Only 1 over 14 in in lakes
  • Largemouth bass · Limit: 5/day (lakes); no limit in rivers/streams/beaver ponds · Only bass under 12 in, plus 1 over 17 in, in lakes
  • Crappie, perch, sunfish, suckers, pikeminnow, rock bass, striped bass, non-channel catfish · Limit: No daily limit · No minimum

Boat Launch: East Launch →

8. Avalanche Lake (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Avalanche Lake, Washington

Named lake in the Columbia River & Central region of Washington.

  • Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day (lakes) · No minimum; no limit in rivers/streams
  • Smallmouth bass · Limit: 10/day (lakes); no limit in rivers/streams/beaver ponds · Only 1 over 14 in in lakes
  • Largemouth bass · Limit: 5/day (lakes); no limit in rivers/streams/beaver ponds · Only bass under 12 in, plus 1 over 17 in, in lakes
  • Crappie, perch, sunfish, suckers, pikeminnow, rock bass, striped bass, non-channel catfish · Limit: No daily limit · No minimum

Boat Launch: Lost Lake Boat Launch →

9. Azure Lake (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Azure Lake, Washington

Named lake in the Columbia River & Central region of Washington.

  • Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day (lakes) · No minimum; no limit in rivers/streams
  • Smallmouth bass · Limit: 10/day (lakes); no limit in rivers/streams/beaver ponds · Only 1 over 14 in in lakes
  • Largemouth bass · Limit: 5/day (lakes); no limit in rivers/streams/beaver ponds · Only bass under 12 in, plus 1 over 17 in, in lakes
  • Crappie, perch, sunfish, suckers, pikeminnow, rock bass, striped bass, non-channel catfish · Limit: No daily limit · No minimum

Boat Launch: East Launch →

10. Azurite Lake (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Azurite Lake, Washington

Named lake in the Columbia River & Central region of Washington.

  • Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day (lakes) · No minimum; no limit in rivers/streams
  • Smallmouth bass · Limit: 10/day (lakes); no limit in rivers/streams/beaver ponds · Only 1 over 14 in in lakes
  • Largemouth bass · Limit: 5/day (lakes); no limit in rivers/streams/beaver ponds · Only bass under 12 in, plus 1 over 17 in, in lakes
  • Crappie, perch, sunfish, suckers, pikeminnow, rock bass, striped bass, non-channel catfish · Limit: No daily limit · No minimum

Boat Launch: East Launch →

11. Bachelor Island Slough (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Bachelor Island Slough, Washington

Named lake in the Columbia River & Central region of Washington.

  • Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day (lakes) · No minimum; no limit in rivers/streams
  • Smallmouth bass · Limit: 10/day (lakes); no limit in rivers/streams/beaver ponds · Only 1 over 14 in in lakes
  • Largemouth bass · Limit: 5/day (lakes); no limit in rivers/streams/beaver ponds · Only bass under 12 in, plus 1 over 17 in, in lakes
  • Crappie, perch, sunfish, suckers, pikeminnow, rock bass, striped bass, non-channel catfish · Limit: No daily limit · No minimum

Boat Launch: McCuddy's Marina →

12. Backbone Lake (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Backbone Lake, Washington

Named lake in the Columbia River & Central region of Washington.

  • Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day (lakes) · No minimum; no limit in rivers/streams
  • Smallmouth bass · Limit: 10/day (lakes); no limit in rivers/streams/beaver ponds · Only 1 over 14 in in lakes
  • Largemouth bass · Limit: 5/day (lakes); no limit in rivers/streams/beaver ponds · Only bass under 12 in, plus 1 over 17 in, in lakes
  • Crappie, perch, sunfish, suckers, pikeminnow, rock bass, striped bass, non-channel catfish · Limit: No daily limit · No minimum

Boat Launch: White Pass Boat Launch →

13. Badger Lake (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Badger Lake, Washington

Named lake in the Columbia River & Central region of Washington.

  • ⚠ This water: All game fish 4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31 Statewide min. size/daily limit.
  • ⚠ This water: All species Chumming permitted.
  • ⚠ This water: Crappie Year-round Min. size 9". Daily limit 10.
  • ⚠ This water: Other game fish Year-round Statewide min. size/daily limit.
  • Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day (lakes) · No minimum; no limit in rivers/streams
  • Smallmouth bass · Limit: 10/day (lakes); no limit in rivers/streams/beaver ponds · Only 1 over 14 in in lakes
  • Largemouth bass · Limit: 5/day (lakes); no limit in rivers/streams/beaver ponds · Only bass under 12 in, plus 1 over 17 in, in lakes
  • Crappie, perch, sunfish, suckers, pikeminnow, rock bass, striped bass, non-channel catfish · Limit: No daily limit · No minimum

Boat Launch: Coldwater Lake Boat Ramp →

14. Baker Lake (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Baker Lake, Washington

Named lake in the Columbia River & Central region of Washington.

  • ⚠ This water: [CRC (825)] All species Chumming permitted.
  • ⚠ This water: [CRC (825)] Kokanee 4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31 Min. size 8". Max. size 12". Daily limit 10.
  • ⚠ This water: [CRC (825)] Other game fish 4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31 Statewide min. size/daily limit.
  • ⚠ This water: [CRC (825)] Salmon July 11-Aug. 31 Min. size 12". Daily limit 4 sockeye. Release all salmon other than sockeye. Each angler aboard a vessel may deploy salmon angling gear until the salmon limit for all anglers aboard has been achieved.
  • ⚠ This water: [200' radius around pump discharge at the south end of lake] All species CLOSED WATERS.
  • Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day (lakes) · No minimum; no limit in rivers/streams
  • Smallmouth bass · Limit: 10/day (lakes); no limit in rivers/streams/beaver ponds · Only 1 over 14 in in lakes
  • Largemouth bass · Limit: 5/day (lakes); no limit in rivers/streams/beaver ponds · Only bass under 12 in, plus 1 over 17 in, in lakes
  • Crappie, perch, sunfish, suckers, pikeminnow, rock bass, striped bass, non-channel catfish · Limit: No daily limit · No minimum

Boat Launch: Lost Lake Boat Launch →

15. Balch Lake (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Balch Lake, Washington

Named lake in the Columbia River & Central region of Washington.

  • Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day (lakes) · No minimum; no limit in rivers/streams
  • Smallmouth bass · Limit: 10/day (lakes); no limit in rivers/streams/beaver ponds · Only 1 over 14 in in lakes
  • Largemouth bass · Limit: 5/day (lakes); no limit in rivers/streams/beaver ponds · Only bass under 12 in, plus 1 over 17 in, in lakes
  • Crappie, perch, sunfish, suckers, pikeminnow, rock bass, striped bass, non-channel catfish · Limit: No daily limit · No minimum

Boat Launch: East Launch →

16. Bald Hill Lake (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Bald Hill Lake, Washington

Named lake in the Columbia River & Central region of Washington.

  • Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day (lakes) · No minimum; no limit in rivers/streams
  • Smallmouth bass · Limit: 10/day (lakes); no limit in rivers/streams/beaver ponds · Only 1 over 14 in in lakes
  • Largemouth bass · Limit: 5/day (lakes); no limit in rivers/streams/beaver ponds · Only bass under 12 in, plus 1 over 17 in, in lakes
  • Crappie, perch, sunfish, suckers, pikeminnow, rock bass, striped bass, non-channel catfish · Limit: No daily limit · No minimum

Boat Launch: East Launch →

17. Bald Mountain Lake (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Bald Mountain Lake, Washington

Named lake in the Columbia River & Central region of Washington.

  • Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day (lakes) · No minimum; no limit in rivers/streams
  • Smallmouth bass · Limit: 10/day (lakes); no limit in rivers/streams/beaver ponds · Only 1 over 14 in in lakes
  • Largemouth bass · Limit: 5/day (lakes); no limit in rivers/streams/beaver ponds · Only bass under 12 in, plus 1 over 17 in, in lakes
  • Crappie, perch, sunfish, suckers, pikeminnow, rock bass, striped bass, non-channel catfish · Limit: No daily limit · No minimum

Boat Launch: East Launch →

18. Bald Eagle Lake (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Bald Eagle Lake, Washington

Named lake in the Columbia River & Central region of Washington.

  • Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day (lakes) · No minimum; no limit in rivers/streams
  • Smallmouth bass · Limit: 10/day (lakes); no limit in rivers/streams/beaver ponds · Only 1 over 14 in in lakes
  • Largemouth bass · Limit: 5/day (lakes); no limit in rivers/streams/beaver ponds · Only bass under 12 in, plus 1 over 17 in, in lakes
  • Crappie, perch, sunfish, suckers, pikeminnow, rock bass, striped bass, non-channel catfish · Limit: No daily limit · No minimum

Boat Launch: East Launch →

19. Lake de Balon (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Lake de Balon, Washington

Named lake in the Columbia River & Central region of Washington.

  • Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day (lakes) · No minimum; no limit in rivers/streams
  • Smallmouth bass · Limit: 10/day (lakes); no limit in rivers/streams/beaver ponds · Only 1 over 14 in in lakes
  • Largemouth bass · Limit: 5/day (lakes); no limit in rivers/streams/beaver ponds · Only bass under 12 in, plus 1 over 17 in, in lakes
  • Crappie, perch, sunfish, suckers, pikeminnow, rock bass, striped bass, non-channel catfish · Limit: No daily limit · No minimum

Boat Launch: East Launch →

20. Bangor Lake (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Bangor Lake, Washington

Named lake in the Columbia River & Central region of Washington.

  • Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day (lakes) · No minimum; no limit in rivers/streams
  • Smallmouth bass · Limit: 10/day (lakes); no limit in rivers/streams/beaver ponds · Only 1 over 14 in in lakes
  • Largemouth bass · Limit: 5/day (lakes); no limit in rivers/streams/beaver ponds · Only bass under 12 in, plus 1 over 17 in, in lakes
  • Crappie, perch, sunfish, suckers, pikeminnow, rock bass, striped bass, non-channel catfish · Limit: No daily limit · No minimum

Boat Launch: East Launch →

21. Barclay Lake (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Barclay Lake, Washington

Named lake in the Columbia River & Central region of Washington.

  • Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day (lakes) · No minimum; no limit in rivers/streams
  • Smallmouth bass · Limit: 10/day (lakes); no limit in rivers/streams/beaver ponds · Only 1 over 14 in in lakes
  • Largemouth bass · Limit: 5/day (lakes); no limit in rivers/streams/beaver ponds · Only bass under 12 in, plus 1 over 17 in, in lakes
  • Crappie, perch, sunfish, suckers, pikeminnow, rock bass, striped bass, non-channel catfish · Limit: No daily limit · No minimum

Boat Launch: East Launch →

22. La Barge Lake (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

La Barge Lake, Washington

Named lake in the Columbia River & Central region of Washington.

  • Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day (lakes) · No minimum; no limit in rivers/streams
  • Smallmouth bass · Limit: 10/day (lakes); no limit in rivers/streams/beaver ponds · Only 1 over 14 in in lakes
  • Largemouth bass · Limit: 5/day (lakes); no limit in rivers/streams/beaver ponds · Only bass under 12 in, plus 1 over 17 in, in lakes
  • Crappie, perch, sunfish, suckers, pikeminnow, rock bass, striped bass, non-channel catfish · Limit: No daily limit · No minimum

Boat Launch: East Launch →

23. Barnes Lake (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Barnes Lake, Washington

Named lake in the Columbia River & Central region of Washington.

  • Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day (lakes) · No minimum; no limit in rivers/streams
  • Smallmouth bass · Limit: 10/day (lakes); no limit in rivers/streams/beaver ponds · Only 1 over 14 in in lakes
  • Largemouth bass · Limit: 5/day (lakes); no limit in rivers/streams/beaver ponds · Only bass under 12 in, plus 1 over 17 in, in lakes
  • Crappie, perch, sunfish, suckers, pikeminnow, rock bass, striped bass, non-channel catfish · Limit: No daily limit · No minimum

Boat Launch: Munn Lake WDFW Boat Launch →

24. Barney Lake (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Barney Lake, Washington

Named lake in the Columbia River & Central region of Washington.

  • Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day (lakes) · No minimum; no limit in rivers/streams
  • Smallmouth bass · Limit: 10/day (lakes); no limit in rivers/streams/beaver ponds · Only 1 over 14 in in lakes
  • Largemouth bass · Limit: 5/day (lakes); no limit in rivers/streams/beaver ponds · Only bass under 12 in, plus 1 over 17 in, in lakes
  • Crappie, perch, sunfish, suckers, pikeminnow, rock bass, striped bass, non-channel catfish · Limit: No daily limit · No minimum

Boat Launch: Beaver Lake Launch →

25. Basin Lake (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Basin Lake, Washington

Named lake in the Columbia River & Central region of Washington.

  • Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day (lakes) · No minimum; no limit in rivers/streams
  • Smallmouth bass · Limit: 10/day (lakes); no limit in rivers/streams/beaver ponds · Only 1 over 14 in in lakes
  • Largemouth bass · Limit: 5/day (lakes); no limit in rivers/streams/beaver ponds · Only bass under 12 in, plus 1 over 17 in, in lakes
  • Crappie, perch, sunfish, suckers, pikeminnow, rock bass, striped bass, non-channel catfish · Limit: No daily limit · No minimum

Boat Launch: East Launch →

26. Bass Lake (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Bass Lake, Washington

Named lake in the Columbia River & Central region of Washington.

  • Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day (lakes) · No minimum; no limit in rivers/streams
  • Smallmouth bass · Limit: 10/day (lakes); no limit in rivers/streams/beaver ponds · Only 1 over 14 in in lakes
  • Largemouth bass · Limit: 5/day (lakes); no limit in rivers/streams/beaver ponds · Only bass under 12 in, plus 1 over 17 in, in lakes
  • Crappie, perch, sunfish, suckers, pikeminnow, rock bass, striped bass, non-channel catfish · Limit: No daily limit · No minimum

Boat Launch: East Launch →

27. Bathtub Lake (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Bathtub Lake, Washington

Named lake in the Columbia River & Central region of Washington.

  • Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day (lakes) · No minimum; no limit in rivers/streams
  • Smallmouth bass · Limit: 10/day (lakes); no limit in rivers/streams/beaver ponds · Only 1 over 14 in in lakes
  • Largemouth bass · Limit: 5/day (lakes); no limit in rivers/streams/beaver ponds · Only bass under 12 in, plus 1 over 17 in, in lakes
  • Crappie, perch, sunfish, suckers, pikeminnow, rock bass, striped bass, non-channel catfish · Limit: No daily limit · No minimum

Boat Launch: East Launch →

28. Bathtub Lakes (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Bathtub Lakes, Washington

Named lake in the Columbia River & Central region of Washington.

  • Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day (lakes) · No minimum; no limit in rivers/streams
  • Smallmouth bass · Limit: 10/day (lakes); no limit in rivers/streams/beaver ponds · Only 1 over 14 in in lakes
  • Largemouth bass · Limit: 5/day (lakes); no limit in rivers/streams/beaver ponds · Only bass under 12 in, plus 1 over 17 in, in lakes
  • Crappie, perch, sunfish, suckers, pikeminnow, rock bass, striped bass, non-channel catfish · Limit: No daily limit · No minimum

Boat Launch: East Launch →

29. Batt Slough (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Batt Slough, Washington

Named lake in the Columbia River & Central region of Washington.

  • Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day (lakes) · No minimum; no limit in rivers/streams
  • Smallmouth bass · Limit: 10/day (lakes); no limit in rivers/streams/beaver ponds · Only 1 over 14 in in lakes
  • Largemouth bass · Limit: 5/day (lakes); no limit in rivers/streams/beaver ponds · Only bass under 12 in, plus 1 over 17 in, in lakes
  • Crappie, perch, sunfish, suckers, pikeminnow, rock bass, striped bass, non-channel catfish · Limit: No daily limit · No minimum

Boat Launch: East Launch →

30. Battle Ground Lake (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Battle Ground Lake, Washington

Named lake in the Columbia River & Central region of Washington.

  • Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day (lakes) · No minimum; no limit in rivers/streams
  • Smallmouth bass · Limit: 10/day (lakes); no limit in rivers/streams/beaver ponds · Only 1 over 14 in in lakes
  • Largemouth bass · Limit: 5/day (lakes); no limit in rivers/streams/beaver ponds · Only bass under 12 in, plus 1 over 17 in, in lakes
  • Crappie, perch, sunfish, suckers, pikeminnow, rock bass, striped bass, non-channel catfish · Limit: No daily limit · No minimum

Boat Launch: East Launch →

31. Bay Lake (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Bay Lake, Washington

Named lake in the Columbia River & Central region of Washington.

  • Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day (lakes) · No minimum; no limit in rivers/streams
  • Smallmouth bass · Limit: 10/day (lakes); no limit in rivers/streams/beaver ponds · Only 1 over 14 in in lakes
  • Largemouth bass · Limit: 5/day (lakes); no limit in rivers/streams/beaver ponds · Only bass under 12 in, plus 1 over 17 in, in lakes
  • Crappie, perch, sunfish, suckers, pikeminnow, rock bass, striped bass, non-channel catfish · Limit: No daily limit · No minimum

Boat Launch: East Launch →

32. Beach Lake (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Beach Lake, Washington

Named lake in the Columbia River & Central region of Washington.

  • Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day (lakes) · No minimum; no limit in rivers/streams
  • Smallmouth bass · Limit: 10/day (lakes); no limit in rivers/streams/beaver ponds · Only 1 over 14 in in lakes
  • Largemouth bass · Limit: 5/day (lakes); no limit in rivers/streams/beaver ponds · Only bass under 12 in, plus 1 over 17 in, in lakes
  • Crappie, perch, sunfish, suckers, pikeminnow, rock bass, striped bass, non-channel catfish · Limit: No daily limit · No minimum

Boat Launch: East Launch →

33. Beaner Lake (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Beaner Lake, Washington

Named lake in the Columbia River & Central region of Washington.

  • Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day (lakes) · No minimum; no limit in rivers/streams
  • Smallmouth bass · Limit: 10/day (lakes); no limit in rivers/streams/beaver ponds · Only 1 over 14 in in lakes
  • Largemouth bass · Limit: 5/day (lakes); no limit in rivers/streams/beaver ponds · Only bass under 12 in, plus 1 over 17 in, in lakes
  • Crappie, perch, sunfish, suckers, pikeminnow, rock bass, striped bass, non-channel catfish · Limit: No daily limit · No minimum

Boat Launch: East Launch →

34. Bear Lake (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Bear Lake, Washington

Named lake in the Columbia River & Central region of Washington.

  • ⚠ This water: 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.
  • ⚠ This water: All game fish Year-round Statewide min. size/daily limit.
  • ⚠ This water: All game fish 4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31 Statewide min. size/daily limit.
  • ⚠ This water: All game fish 4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31 Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Eastern brook trout count as part of trout daily limit.
  • Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day (lakes) · No minimum; no limit in rivers/streams
  • Smallmouth bass · Limit: 10/day (lakes); no limit in rivers/streams/beaver ponds · Only 1 over 14 in in lakes
  • Largemouth bass · Limit: 5/day (lakes); no limit in rivers/streams/beaver ponds · Only bass under 12 in, plus 1 over 17 in, in lakes
  • Crappie, perch, sunfish, suckers, pikeminnow, rock bass, striped bass, non-channel catfish · Limit: No daily limit · No minimum

Boat Launch: Lake Chelan Yacht Club →

35. Bear Lake (historical) (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Bear Lake (historical), Washington

Named lake in the Columbia River & Central region of Washington.

  • Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day (lakes) · No minimum; no limit in rivers/streams
  • Smallmouth bass · Limit: 10/day (lakes); no limit in rivers/streams/beaver ponds · Only 1 over 14 in in lakes
  • Largemouth bass · Limit: 5/day (lakes); no limit in rivers/streams/beaver ponds · Only bass under 12 in, plus 1 over 17 in, in lakes
  • Crappie, perch, sunfish, suckers, pikeminnow, rock bass, striped bass, non-channel catfish · Limit: No daily limit · No minimum

Boat Launch: Coldwater Lake Boat Ramp →

36. Beard Lake (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Beard Lake, Washington

Named lake in the Columbia River & Central region of Washington.

  • Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day (lakes) · No minimum; no limit in rivers/streams
  • Smallmouth bass · Limit: 10/day (lakes); no limit in rivers/streams/beaver ponds · Only 1 over 14 in in lakes
  • Largemouth bass · Limit: 5/day (lakes); no limit in rivers/streams/beaver ponds · Only bass under 12 in, plus 1 over 17 in, in lakes
  • Crappie, perch, sunfish, suckers, pikeminnow, rock bass, striped bass, non-channel catfish · Limit: No daily limit · No minimum

Boat Launch: East Launch →

37. Bearpaw Mountain Lake (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Bearpaw Mountain Lake, Washington

Named lake in the Columbia River & Central region of Washington.

  • Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day (lakes) · No minimum; no limit in rivers/streams
  • Smallmouth bass · Limit: 10/day (lakes); no limit in rivers/streams/beaver ponds · Only 1 over 14 in in lakes
  • Largemouth bass · Limit: 5/day (lakes); no limit in rivers/streams/beaver ponds · Only bass under 12 in, plus 1 over 17 in, in lakes
  • Crappie, perch, sunfish, suckers, pikeminnow, rock bass, striped bass, non-channel catfish · Limit: No daily limit · No minimum

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38. Beausite Lake (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Beausite Lake, Washington

Named lake in the Columbia River & Central region of Washington.

  • Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day (lakes) · No minimum; no limit in rivers/streams
  • Smallmouth bass · Limit: 10/day (lakes); no limit in rivers/streams/beaver ponds · Only 1 over 14 in in lakes
  • Largemouth bass · Limit: 5/day (lakes); no limit in rivers/streams/beaver ponds · Only bass under 12 in, plus 1 over 17 in, in lakes
  • Crappie, perch, sunfish, suckers, pikeminnow, rock bass, striped bass, non-channel catfish · Limit: No daily limit · No minimum

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39. Lake Beauty (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Lake Beauty, Washington

Named lake in the Columbia River & Central region of Washington.

  • Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day (lakes) · No minimum; no limit in rivers/streams
  • Smallmouth bass · Limit: 10/day (lakes); no limit in rivers/streams/beaver ponds · Only 1 over 14 in in lakes
  • Largemouth bass · Limit: 5/day (lakes); no limit in rivers/streams/beaver ponds · Only bass under 12 in, plus 1 over 17 in, in lakes
  • Crappie, perch, sunfish, suckers, pikeminnow, rock bass, striped bass, non-channel catfish · Limit: No daily limit · No minimum

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40. Beaver Lake (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Beaver Lake, Washington

Named lake in the Columbia River & Central region of Washington.

  • ⚠ This water: All species Two-Pole not allowed. Selective gear rules.
  • ⚠ This water: All game fish Year-round Statewide min. size/daily limit.
  • Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day (lakes) · No minimum; no limit in rivers/streams
  • Smallmouth bass · Limit: 10/day (lakes); no limit in rivers/streams/beaver ponds · Only 1 over 14 in in lakes
  • Largemouth bass · Limit: 5/day (lakes); no limit in rivers/streams/beaver ponds · Only bass under 12 in, plus 1 over 17 in, in lakes
  • Crappie, perch, sunfish, suckers, pikeminnow, rock bass, striped bass, non-channel catfish · Limit: No daily limit · No minimum

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