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, WashingtonYakima 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
2. Snake River (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Snake River, WashingtonSnake 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
3. Potholes Reservoir (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Potholes Reservoir, WashingtonPotholes 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
4. Sheep Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Sheep Lake, WashingtonNamed 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
5. Adams Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Adams Lake, WashingtonNamed 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, WashingtonNamed 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, WashingtonNamed 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
8. Ames Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Ames Lake, WashingtonNamed 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
9. Artesian Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Artesian Lake, WashingtonNamed 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, WashingtonNamed 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, WashingtonNamed 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
12. Austin Pass Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Austin Pass Lake, WashingtonNamed 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
13. Azure Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Azure Lake, WashingtonNamed 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
14. BJ Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
BJ Lake, WashingtonNamed 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
15. Babbitz Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Babbitz Lake, WashingtonNamed 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
16. Babcock Ridge Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Babcock Ridge Lake, WashingtonNamed 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, WashingtonNamed 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
18. Back Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Back Lake, WashingtonNamed 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, WashingtonNamed 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
20. Badlands Lakes (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Badlands Lakes, WashingtonNamed 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, WashingtonNamed 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
22. Bailie Pond (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Bailie Pond, WashingtonNamed 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, WashingtonNamed 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
24. Baker Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Baker Lake, WashingtonNamed 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
25. Baker Pond (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Baker Pond, WashingtonNamed 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
26. Bald Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Bald Lake, WashingtonNamed 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
27. Ballinger Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Ballinger Lake, WashingtonNamed 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
28. Bandana Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Bandana Lake, WashingtonNamed 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
29. Bandys Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Bandys Lake, WashingtonNamed 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
30. Bannock Lakes (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Bannock Lakes, WashingtonNamed 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
31. Baring Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Baring Lake, WashingtonNamed 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
32. Barker Canyon Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Barker Canyon Lake, WashingtonNamed 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
33. Barnsley Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Barnsley Lake, WashingtonNamed 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, WashingtonNamed 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, WashingtonNamed 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, WashingtonNamed 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
37. Bath Lakes (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Bath Lakes, WashingtonNamed 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
38. Battalion Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Battalion Lake, WashingtonNamed 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
39. Bayley Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Bayley Lake, WashingtonNamed 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
40. Bead Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Bead Lake, WashingtonNamed 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
Fishing Tips for the South Central WA & Tri-Cities
- Get a licence — All anglers need a valid state fishing licence — check your state's wildlife agency site.
- Check the weather & water conditions — always check forecasts and wind before heading out, especially on big water.
- Know the regulations — size and catch limits vary by water body in Washington; check the local regulations first.
- Best times — early morning and late evening are prime. Many South Central WA & Tri-Cities waters fish best in spring and fall.
- Use the right gear — match your rod, line, and tackle to the species you're chasing and the water you're fishing.
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