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Fishing Ponds in Washington

Columbia River salmon and steelhead, Puget Sound, and Lake Roosevelt. 49 venues listed across King County, Kittitas County, Yakima County, with strong stocks of brown trout, carp, catfish.

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49 Washington venues plotted · click any pin for details

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  • Mattoon Lake

    Kittitas County

    Mattoon Lake is a small lake on the edge of Ellensburg in Kittitas County, central Washington. Waters this close to town tend to fish best early and late once summer pressure builds. No species list or facilities are recorded for the venue, so check current WDFW stocking reports and regulations for Kittitas County before a visit. A Washington license is required.

    Open in Google Maps46.9773, -120.5505

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  • Rainbow Lake

    Columbia County

    Open in Google Maps46.3134, -117.6595

  • Riparia Pond

    Whitman County

    Riparia Pond sits below Little Goose Dam on the north side of the Snake River in Whitman County, Washington, open year-round and stocked with catchable and jumbo rainbow trout in spring.

    Species
    Brown trout, Common carp, White catfish, Yellow perch, Northern pike, Rainbow trout, White sturgeon, tench
    Facilities
    bait; camping; food; parking
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    Open in Google Maps46.5783, -118.0829

  • Rotary Lake

    Yakima city, Yakima County

    Rotary Lake is an in-town stillwater in Yakima, Washington, on the north side of the city in Yakima County. Its urban setting makes it one of the easiest waters in the valley to reach for a short session. No species list or facilities are recorded, so check current WDFW regulations and stocking information for Yakima County lakes, and carry a Washington fishing license.

    Open in Google Maps46.6282, -120.5092

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Fishing in Washington: FAQ

Washington has 49 fishing venues in our directory, concentrated in King County, Kittitas County, Yakima County. The most commonly stocked species across the state are brown trout, carp, catfish. Browse the full list below or jump to a venue using the A–Z navigation.

Bass records aren't widely confirmed for Washington venues in our database. Many waters hold bass without listing it explicitly — open the GilledIt app to see recent bass catches logged in this state.

Yes — anglers fishing in Washington need a valid state fishing license, even on private waters. Licenses are issued by the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife (or equivalent state agency); some states require a separate freshwater/saltwater stamp or a trout permit. Resident, non-resident, and short-term licenses are usually available online from the state agency. Check the state F&W website for current pricing and exemptions.

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