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Fishing in the South Central WA & Tri-Cities

Explore fishing in the South Central WA & Tri-Cities of Washington. Yakima River, Snake River, Potholes Reservoir, Sheep

Yakima River offers excellent fishing in the South Central WA & Tri-Cities of Washington with good public access.

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

Yakima River, Washington

Yakima River offers excellent fishing in the South Central WA & Tri-Cities 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 →

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

Snake River, Washington

Snake River offers excellent fishing in the South Central WA & Tri-Cities 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: Snake River →

3. Potholes Reservoir (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)

Potholes Reservoir, Washington

Potholes Reservoir offers excellent fishing in the South Central WA & Tri-Cities of Washington with good public access.

  • ⚠ This water: Bluegill Year-round No min. size. Daily limit up to 25 bluegill and crappie combined.
  • ⚠ This water: Crappie Year-round Min. size 9". Daily limit up to 25 bluegill and crappie combined.
  • ⚠ This water: Other game fish Year-round Statewide min. size/daily limit.
  • 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
  • Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day (lakes) · No minimum; no limit in rivers/streams

Boat Launch: East Launch →

4. Sheep Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)

Sheep Lake, Washington

Named lake in the South Central WA & Tri-Cities region of Washington.

  • 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
  • Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day (lakes) · No minimum; no limit in rivers/streams

Boat Launch: East Launch →

5. Adams Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)

Adams Lake, Washington

Named lake in the South Central WA & Tri-Cities region of Washington.

  • 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
  • Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day (lakes) · No minimum; no limit in rivers/streams

Boat Launch: Sprague Lake Boat Launch →

6. Alkali Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)

Alkali Lake, Washington

Named lake in the South Central WA & Tri-Cities region of Washington.

  • 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
  • Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day (lakes) · No minimum; no limit in rivers/streams

Boat Launch: Sprague Lake Boat Launch →

7. Amber Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)

Amber Lake, Washington

Named lake in the South Central WA & Tri-Cities region of Washington.

  • ⚠ This water: All species Selective gear rules. Internal combustion motors prohibited.
  • ⚠ This water: Trout Mar. 1-Nov. 30 Min. size 18". Daily limit 1.
  • ⚠ This water: Other game fish Mar. 1-Nov. 30 Statewide min. size/daily limit.
  • 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
  • Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day (lakes) · No minimum; no limit in rivers/streams

Boat Launch: East Launch →

8. Ames Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)

Ames Lake, Washington

Named lake in the South Central WA & Tri-Cities region of Washington.

  • 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
  • Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day (lakes) · No minimum; no limit in rivers/streams

Boat Launch: East Launch →

9. Artesian Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)

Artesian Lake, Washington

Named lake in the South Central WA & Tri-Cities region of Washington.

  • 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
  • Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day (lakes) · No minimum; no limit in rivers/streams

Boat Launch: Moses Lake North Boat Launch →

10. Atkins Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)

Atkins Lake, Washington

Named lake in the South Central WA & Tri-Cities region of Washington.

  • 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
  • Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day (lakes) · No minimum; no limit in rivers/streams

Boat Launch: Blue Lake Boat Launch →

11. Lake Augusta (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)

Lake Augusta, Washington

Named lake in the South Central WA & Tri-Cities region of Washington.

  • 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
  • Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day (lakes) · No minimum; no limit in rivers/streams

Boat Launch: East Launch →

12. Austin Pass Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)

Austin Pass Lake, Washington

Named lake in the South Central WA & Tri-Cities region of Washington.

  • 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
  • Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day (lakes) · No minimum; no limit in rivers/streams

Boat Launch: East Launch →

13. Azure Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)

Azure Lake, Washington

Named lake in the South Central WA & Tri-Cities region of Washington.

  • 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
  • Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day (lakes) · No minimum; no limit in rivers/streams

Boat Launch: East Launch →

14. BJ Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)

BJ Lake, Washington

Named lake in the South Central WA & Tri-Cities region of Washington.

  • 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
  • Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day (lakes) · No minimum; no limit in rivers/streams

Boat Launch: East Launch →

15. Babbitz Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)

Babbitz Lake, Washington

Named lake in the South Central WA & Tri-Cities region of Washington.

  • 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
  • Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day (lakes) · No minimum; no limit in rivers/streams

Boat Launch: East Launch →

16. Babcock Ridge Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)

Babcock Ridge Lake, Washington

Named lake in the South Central WA & Tri-Cities region of Washington.

  • 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
  • Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day (lakes) · No minimum; no limit in rivers/streams

Boat Launch: Stan Coffin Lake Boat Ramp →

17. Baby Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)

Baby Lake, Washington

Named lake in the South Central WA & Tri-Cities region of Washington.

  • 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
  • Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day (lakes) · No minimum; no limit in rivers/streams

Boat Launch: East Launch →

18. Back Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)

Back Lake, Washington

Named lake in the South Central WA & Tri-Cities region of Washington.

  • 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
  • Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day (lakes) · No minimum; no limit in rivers/streams

Boat Launch: Sprague Lake Boat Launch →

19. Badger Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)

Badger Lake, Washington

Named lake in the South Central WA & Tri-Cities 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.
  • 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
  • Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day (lakes) · No minimum; no limit in rivers/streams

Boat Launch: East Launch →

20. Badlands Lakes (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)

Badlands Lakes, Washington

Named lake in the South Central WA & Tri-Cities region of Washington.

  • 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
  • Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day (lakes) · No minimum; no limit in rivers/streams

Boat Launch: 14th Street Yakima Rivers Access →

21. Bagley Lakes (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)

Bagley Lakes, Washington

Named lake in the South Central WA & Tri-Cities region of Washington.

  • 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
  • Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day (lakes) · No minimum; no limit in rivers/streams

Boat Launch: East Launch →

22. Bailie Pond (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)

Bailie Pond, Washington

Named lake in the South Central WA & Tri-Cities region of Washington.

  • 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
  • Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day (lakes) · No minimum; no limit in rivers/streams

Boat Launch: Clark Pond Boat Launch →

23. Bailey Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)

Bailey Lake, Washington

Named lake in the South Central WA & Tri-Cities region of Washington.

  • 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
  • Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day (lakes) · No minimum; no limit in rivers/streams

Boat Launch: East Launch →

24. Baker Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)

Baker Lake, Washington

Named lake in the South Central WA & Tri-Cities 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.
  • 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
  • Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day (lakes) · No minimum; no limit in rivers/streams

Boat Launch: East Launch →

25. Baker Pond (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)

Baker Pond, Washington

Named lake in the South Central WA & Tri-Cities region of Washington.

  • 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
  • Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day (lakes) · No minimum; no limit in rivers/streams

Boat Launch: Baker Pond →

26. Bald Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)

Bald Lake, Washington

Named lake in the South Central WA & Tri-Cities region of Washington.

  • 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
  • Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day (lakes) · No minimum; no limit in rivers/streams

Boat Launch: East Launch →

27. Ballinger Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)

Ballinger Lake, Washington

Named lake in the South Central WA & Tri-Cities region of Washington.

  • ⚠ This water: Smallmouth bass Year-round No min. size. Daily limit 15. Only 1 over 14" may be retained.
  • ⚠ This water: Largemouth bass Year-round No min. size. Daily limit 10. Max. size 12", except 1 over 17" may be retained.
  • ⚠ This water: Channel catfish Year-round No min. size. Daily limit 10.
  • ⚠ This water: Walleye Year-round No min. size. Daily limit 16. Only 1 over 22" may be retained.
  • ⚠ This water: Other game fish Year-round Statewide min. size/daily limit.
  • 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
  • Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day (lakes) · No minimum; no limit in rivers/streams

Boat Launch: East Launch →

28. Bandana Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)

Bandana Lake, Washington

Named lake in the South Central WA & Tri-Cities region of Washington.

  • 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
  • Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day (lakes) · No minimum; no limit in rivers/streams

Boat Launch: East Launch →

29. Bandys Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)

Bandys Lake, Washington

Named lake in the South Central WA & Tri-Cities region of Washington.

  • 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
  • Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day (lakes) · No minimum; no limit in rivers/streams

Boat Launch: East Launch →

30. Bannock Lakes (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)

Bannock Lakes, Washington

Named lake in the South Central WA & Tri-Cities region of Washington.

  • 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
  • Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day (lakes) · No minimum; no limit in rivers/streams

Boat Launch: Bannock Lakes →

31. Baring Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)

Baring Lake, Washington

Named lake in the South Central WA & Tri-Cities region of Washington.

  • 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
  • Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day (lakes) · No minimum; no limit in rivers/streams

Boat Launch: East Launch →

32. Barker Canyon Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)

Barker Canyon Lake, Washington

Named lake in the South Central WA & Tri-Cities region of Washington.

  • 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
  • Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day (lakes) · No minimum; no limit in rivers/streams

Boat Launch: Barker Canyon →

33. Barnsley Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)

Barnsley Lake, Washington

Named lake in the South Central WA & Tri-Cities region of Washington.

  • 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
  • Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day (lakes) · No minimum; no limit in rivers/streams

Boat Launch: Pearrygin Lake Boat Launch →

34. Basin Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)

Basin Lake, Washington

Named lake in the South Central WA & Tri-Cities region of Washington.

  • 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
  • Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day (lakes) · No minimum; no limit in rivers/streams

Boat Launch: Marblemount Boat Launch →

35. Bass Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)

Bass Lake, Washington

Named lake in the South Central WA & Tri-Cities region of Washington.

  • 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
  • Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day (lakes) · No minimum; no limit in rivers/streams

Boat Launch: Marcus Island Boat Launch →

36. Bath Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)

Bath Lake, Washington

Named lake in the South Central WA & Tri-Cities region of Washington.

  • 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
  • Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day (lakes) · No minimum; no limit in rivers/streams

Boat Launch: Bath Lake →

37. Bath Lakes (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)

Bath Lakes, Washington

Named lake in the South Central WA & Tri-Cities region of Washington.

  • 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
  • Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day (lakes) · No minimum; no limit in rivers/streams

Boat Launch: Bath Lakes →

38. Battalion Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)

Battalion Lake, Washington

Named lake in the South Central WA & Tri-Cities region of Washington.

  • 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
  • Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day (lakes) · No minimum; no limit in rivers/streams

Boat Launch: Battalion Lake →

39. Bayley Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)

Bayley Lake, Washington

Named lake in the South Central WA & Tri-Cities region of Washington.

  • ⚠ This water: All species Fly fishing only. Motors prohibited.
  • ⚠ This water: All game fish 4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31 Catch-and-release.
  • 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
  • Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day (lakes) · No minimum; no limit in rivers/streams

Boat Launch: East Launch →

40. Bead Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)

Bead Lake, Washington

Named lake in the South Central WA & Tri-Cities region of Washington.

  • 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
  • Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day (lakes) · No minimum; no limit in rivers/streams

Boat Launch: East Launch →

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