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Fishing in Asotin County, Washington
County seat: Asotin. Population 22,285.
- 1lake pages
- 7launches
- 3river pages
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Asotin County, Washington
Asotin County laid out lake by lake for anglers
With 22,285 residents at the 2020 Census, Asotin County keeps its county offices in Asotin. WDFW records the 2026 plantings for this county under WDFW Region 1. Anglers on Snake River fish a border water.
Biggest among 1 lake pages is Golf Course Pond, and the set spans 5 acres. SWIFD lines put salmon or steelhead in Snake River and Grande Ronde River. The WDFW and State Parks layers map 7 boat launches in the county (7 WDFW). Bank fishing has 10 shore or access sites in the WDFW layer and no pier.
1lake pages
7boat launches
3river pages
1shops listed
Census 2020 population; WDFW Fish Washington lake layers, WDFW facilities and State Parks launch layers (WDFW GIS); WDFW marine areas; retrieved October 31, 2026.
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Ramps, piers and lakes of Asotin County on one map
WDFW and State Parks launch layers, WDFW facilities, WDFW lake points, NHD river midpoints and WDFW marine area points. Checked November 2026.
Lakes
The paged lakes and reservoirs of Asotin County
| Lake | Acres | Launches | WDFW program | Fish WDFW maps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golf Course Pond | 5 | 0 | Mixed species – Trout emphasis | rainbow trout |
Lake pages just outside Asotin County, closest to Asotin first.
| Lake | From Asotin | Acres | Launches | WDFW program | Fish WDFW maps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Lake (Columbia County) | 30 miles west | 8 | 0 | Mixed species – Trout emphasis | rainbow trout |
| Riparia Pond | 52 miles west | 6 | 0 | Mixed species – Trout emphasis | rainbow trout |
| Marmes Pond | 59 miles west | 9 | 0 | Mixed species – Trout emphasis | rainbow trout |
WDFW Fish Washington lowland and high lake layers (surface acres as published, management emphasis, mapped species); WDFW publishes no lake depths in these layers. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
Species
Species by number of waters close to Asotin County
Bars count the lake and regional marine pages within 100 miles of Asotin that list each fish in WDFW layers, records or trout plants; rainbow trout tops the count.
Species mapped in the WDFW Fish Washington layers, WDFW state records and the 2026 WDFW trout plants, counted per water page within 100 miles; not a survey.
More water
Further WDFW-mapped lakes of Asotin County
3 further lakes of Asotin County, many of them high lakes, stay on this list until more is published.
| Water | Acres | WDFW program | Nearest town |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Evans Pond | 4 | Mixed species – Trout emphasis | West Clarkston-Highland |
| Silcott Pond | 2 | Mixed species – Trout emphasis | Clarkston Heights-Vineland |
| Asotin Headgate County Park Pond | 1 | Trout emphasis | Clarkston Heights-Vineland |
WDFW Fish Washington lowland and high lake layers and USGS NHD lake outlines, retrieved October 31, 2026.
Rivers
River guides that cross Asotin County
- Snake RiverSWIFD lists chinook, sockeye and steelhead trout, 1 mapped launch, 2 USGS gauges, 176 mi in Washington
- Grande Ronde RiverSWIFD lists chinook and steelhead trout, 5 mapped launches, 5 WDFW shore or access sites, 40 mi in Washington
- Asotin Creek2 WDFW shore or access sites, 1 USGS gauge, 16 mi in Washington
Smaller Asotin County streams without a page (2)
- Cottonwood Creek1 WDFW shore or access site, 6 mi in Washington
- Couse Creek1 mapped launch, 11 mi in Washington
USGS discharge figures for Asotin County streams
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Snake River Near Anatone, Wa | 13,500 cfs, 3.38 ft gage height | Nov 12 7:15 pm |
| Asotin Creek At Asotin, Wa | 44 cfs, 1.71 ft gage height | Nov 12 6:45 pm |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Nov 12, 2026 7:33 pm ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
USGS NHD flowlines and Washington lengths, WDFW SWIFD salmon and steelhead distribution, WDFW and State Parks launches, USGS gauges; retrieved October 31, 2026.
Stocking
What WDFW planted across Asotin County this year
Hatchery trucks made 18 stops in Asotin County during 2026, leaving 31,819 fish in 3 waters.
- West Evans PondRainbow, 2,650 fish at 2.5 per pound, June 8, 2026, Tucannon Hatchery
- West Evans PondRainbow, 2,650 fish at 2.5 per pound, June 5, 2026, Tucannon Hatchery
- Golf Course PondRainbow, 2,550 fish at 2.5 per pound, May 20, 2026, Tucannon Hatchery
- West Evans PondRainbow, 2,419 fish at 2.5 per pound, May 19, 2026, Tucannon Hatchery
- West Evans PondRainbow, 1,950 fish at 2.5 per pound, April 28, 2026, Tucannon Hatchery
- West Evans PondRainbow, 100 fish at 0.67 per pound, April 28, 2026, Tucannon Hatchery
- Golf Course PondRainbow, 100 fish at 0.67 per pound, April 20, 2026, Lyons Ferry Hatchery
- Golf Course PondRainbow, 2,550 fish at 2.5 per pound, April 17, 2026, Tucannon Hatchery
- West Evans PondRainbow, 2,550 fish at 2.5 per pound, March 31, 2026, Tucannon Hatchery
- Golf Course PondRainbow, 2,550 fish at 2.5 per pound, March 31, 2026, Tucannon Hatchery
- West Evans PondRainbow, 200 fish at 0.7 per pound, March 11, 2026, Lyons Ferry Hatchery
- West Evans PondRainbow, 2,080 fish at 2.6 per pound, March 11, 2026, Lyons Ferry Hatchery
WDFW Trout Plants report (rows January 2 to October 27, 2026), read October 31, 2026; newest plants first.
Access
Mapped water access throughout Asotin County
- Boggan's boat launch on Grande Ronde RiverGrande Ronde River, WDFW, 1 ramp, unimproved surface surface, Discover Pass
- Cougar Creek boat launch on Grande Ronde RiverGrande Ronde River, WDFW, 1 ramp, gravel surface, Discover Pass
- Couse Creek boat launchCouse Creek, WDFW, 1 ramp, concrete surface, Discover Pass
- Heller Bar boat launch on Snake RiverSnake River, WDFW, 1 ramp, concrete surface, 1 hand launch, Discover Pass
- Frank Faha boat launch on Grande Ronde RiverGrande Ronde River, WDFW, 1 hand launch, Discover Pass
- Shumaker Grade boat launch on Grande Ronde RiverGrande Ronde River, WDFW, 1 hand launch, Discover Pass
- Snyder Bar boat launch on Grande Ronde RiverGrande Ronde River, WDFW, 1 hand launch, Discover Pass
The layers flag 7 of these launches as needing a Discover Pass on the vehicle.
Shore sites and piers in Asotin County (10)
- Asotin Headgate Countyshore fishing site, Good shore fishing from Asotin Headgate County Park
- Bezona on Grande Ronde Riveraccess point (no launch)
- Blankinship on Asotin Creekaccess point (no launch)
- Clarkston Pondaccess point (no launch)
- Cottonwoodaccess point (no launch)
- Ebsen 2 on Grande Ronde Riveraccess point (no launch)
- Ebsen 3 on Grande Ronde Riveraccess point (no launch)
- Ebsen 4 on Grande Ronde Riveraccess point (no launch)
- Turkey Bend on Grande Ronde Riveraccess point (no launch)
- West Evans Pond shore accessshore fishing site, Excellent shore fishing, best fishing is during March-June
WDFW Facilities layer (boat launches, piers, shore sites) and the State Parks boat launch layer; retrieved October 31, 2026. Lanes and per-launch fees are not published in these layers.
Regulations
Staying inside the limits in Asotin County
Statewide freshwater limits hold across Asotin County wherever WDFW prints no water-specific rule. For lakes and rivers the Freshwater license costs $39.95 with Washington residency, $115.85 without it. WDFW adds a catch record card for anyone keeping salmon, steelhead, sturgeon or halibut.
| Species | Limit | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Largemouth Bass | No min. size in lakes, ponds, and reservoirs. Only largemouth bass less than 12" may be retained, except 1 over 17" may be retained. Daily limit 5. | Lakes, ponds, and reservoirs: year-round; rivers, streams and beaver ponds: Sat. before Memorial Day through Oct. 31 |
| Largemouth Bass | No size restriction/daily limit in rivers, streams, and beaver ponds. | Lakes, ponds, and reservoirs: year-round; rivers, streams and beaver ponds: Sat. before Memorial Day through Oct. 31 |
| Smallmouth Bass | No min. size in lakes, ponds, and reservoirs. Only 1 smallmouth bass over 14" may be retained. Daily limit 10. | Lakes, ponds, and reservoirs: year-round; rivers, streams and beaver ponds: Sat. before Memorial Day through Oct. 31 |
| Smallmouth Bass | No size restriction/daily limit in rivers, streams, and beaver ponds. | Lakes, ponds, and reservoirs: year-round; rivers, streams and beaver ponds: Sat. before Memorial Day through Oct. 31 |
| Walleye | Min. size 12" in lakes, ponds, and reservoirs. Daily limit 8. Only 1 over 22" may be retained. May be caught, retained, and released alive from a livewell until daily limit is in possession. | Lakes, ponds, and reservoirs: year-round; rivers, streams and beaver ponds: Sat. before Memorial Day through Oct. 31 |
| Walleye | No size restriction/daily limit in rivers, streams, and beaver ponds. | Lakes, ponds, and reservoirs: year-round; rivers, streams and beaver ponds: Sat. before Memorial Day through Oct. 31 |
| Channel Catfish | No min. size in lakes, ponds, and reservoirs. Daily limit 5. | Lakes, ponds, and reservoirs: year-round; rivers, streams and beaver ponds: Sat. before Memorial Day through Oct. 31 |
| Channel Catfish | No min. size/daily limit in rivers, streams, and beaver ponds. | Lakes, ponds, and reservoirs: year-round; rivers, streams and beaver ponds: Sat. before Memorial Day through Oct. 31 |
| Burbot (Freshwater Ling) | No min. size. Daily limit 5. | Lakes, ponds, and reservoirs: year-round; rivers, streams and beaver ponds: Sat. before Memorial Day through Oct. 31 (p.23 general rule for |
| Crappie, Northern Pikeminnow, Peamouth Chub, Perch, Suckers, Sunfish, | No min. size. No daily limit. | Lakes, ponds, and reservoirs: year-round; rivers, streams and beaver ponds: Sat. before Memorial Day through Oct. 31 |
| Grass Carp | Closed unless otherwise listed in Special Rules. | Closed |
| Kokanee | No min. size. Daily limit 10. When fishing with bait, all kokanee that are lawful to possess and are equal to or greater than the minimum size are counted as part of the daily limit whether kept or released. | Lakes, ponds, and reservoirs: year-round; rivers, streams and beaver ponds: Sat. before Memorial Day through Oct. 31 (p.23 general rule for |
| Tiger Muskellunge (Tiger Muskie) | Min. size 50". Daily limit 1. | Lakes, ponds, and reservoirs: year-round; rivers, streams and beaver ponds: Sat. before Memorial Day through Oct. 31 (p.23 general rule for |
| Whitefish | No min. size. Daily limit 15. | Lakes, ponds, and reservoirs: year-round; rivers, streams and beaver ponds: Sat. before Memorial Day through Oct. 31 (p.23 general rule for |
| Steelhead | Release all wild steelhead. Min. size 20". Daily limit 2. Open during salmon or game fish seasons unless as otherwise listed. | Open during salmon or game fish seasons unless as otherwise listed |
| Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout, Golden Trout, Tiger Trout | In rivers, streams, and beaver ponds: Min. size 8". Daily limit 2. | Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31 (statewide river season, p.23) |
Asotin County waters printed with their own rules (92)
| Water and reach | Species | Rule |
|---|---|---|
| Asotin Creek | All species | Selective gear rules. |
| Asotin Creek | Steelhead (hatchery) | Closed. (Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31) |
| Asotin Creek | Other game fish | Statewide min. size/daily limit. (Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31) |
| North Fork Asotin Creek: from mouth to USFS boundary | All species | Selective gear rules. |
| North Fork Asotin Creek: from mouth to USFS boundary | Steelhead (hatchery) | Closed. (Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31) |
| North Fork Asotin Creek: from mouth to USFS boundary | Other game fish | Statewide min. size/daily limit. (Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31) |
| North Fork Asotin Creek: from USFS boundary upstream | All species | CLOSED WATERS. |
| South Fork Asotin Creek | All species | CLOSED WATERS. |
| Grande Ronde River: from mouth to County Rd. Bridge (about 2.5 miles upstream) CRC (592) | All species | Columbia River Salmon and Steelhead Endorsement (CRSSE) required for salmon and steelhead fishing (ages 15 and older). |
| Grande Ronde River: from mouth to County Rd. Bridge (about 2.5 miles upstream) CRC (592) | All species | Selective gear rules. (Aug. 1-Apr. 15) |
| Grande Ronde River: from mouth to County Rd. Bridge (about 2.5 miles upstream) CRC (592) | Trout | Statewide min. size/daily limit. (Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31) |
| Grande Ronde River: from mouth to County Rd. Bridge (about 2.5 miles upstream) CRC (592) | Steelhead (hatchery) | Min. size 20”. Daily limit 3. (Jan. 1-Apr. 15) |
| Grande Ronde River: from mouth to County Rd. Bridge (about 2.5 miles upstream) CRC (592) | Steelhead (hatchery) | Catch-and-release. (Aug. 1-Dec. 31) |
| Grande Ronde River: from mouth to County Rd. Bridge (about 2.5 miles upstream) CRC (592) | Other game fish | Statewide min. size/daily limit. (Year-round) |
| Grande Ronde River: from County Rd. Bridge to Oregon state line CRC (592) | All species | Columbia River Salmon and Steelhead Endorsement (CRSSE) required for salmon and steelhead fishing (ages 15 and older). |
| Grande Ronde River: from County Rd. Bridge to Oregon state line CRC (592) | All species | Barbless hooks required. (Aug. 1-Apr. 15) |
| Grande Ronde River: from County Rd. Bridge to Oregon state line CRC (592) | Trout | Statewide min. size/daily limit. (Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31) |
| Grande Ronde River: from County Rd. Bridge to Oregon state line CRC (592) | Steelhead (hatchery) | Min. size 20”. Daily limit 3. (Aug. 1-Apr. 15) |
| Grande Ronde River: from County Rd. Bridge to Oregon state line CRC (592) | Other game fish | Statewide min. size/daily limit. (Year-round) |
| Grande Ronde River: all tributaries from mouth to Oregon state line except Wenaha River tributaries | All species | CLOSED WATERS. |
Limits and seasons as printed in the 2026-2027 Washington Sport Fishing Rules (WDFW pamphlet, in effect July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027), PDF page 27 (pamphlet PDF; eRegulations statewide freshwater page), read October 31, 2026. Special Rules as printed in the 2026-2027 Washington Sport Fishing Rules (WDFW pamphlet, in effect July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027), pamphlet page 48 (pamphlet PDF), read on eRegulations October 31, 2026.
Records
Record-book catches credited to Asotin County water
| Species | Weight | Angler | Water | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flathead Catfish | 22.80 lbs | C. L. McCary | Snake River | June 28, 1981 |
| Northern Pikeminnow | 8.60 lbs | Bill Saunders | Snake River | April 16, 2026 |
| Steelhead, summer-run | 35.06 lbs | Gilbert Pierson | Snake River | Nov. 23, 1973 |
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) sport fish records list, as of October 31, 2026.
Local help
Where Asotin County anglers restock
Asotin County fly shops and bait counters
- George Gehrke's Fly Fishingfly shop, Asotin
Guided trips listed for Asotin County
- Happy Hook'ers Outfitterscharter, Clarkston, (509) 758-0775
- Reel Time Fishingcharter, Clarkston, (208) 790-2128
Yellow Pages and chain store listings, guide and charter listings (city of business); retrieved October 31, 2026.
Nearby
Roads leading away from Asotin County
Fishing town guides within Asotin County
- Clarkston Heights-Vinelandpop. 7,275
- Clarkstonpop. 7,161
- West Clarkston-Highlandpop. 5,488
- Asotinpop. 1,204
Adjoining county guides for Asotin County
- Garfield County23 miles northwest
- Columbia County33 miles west
- Whitman County52 miles north
- Walla Walla County60 miles west
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Fish photos
A photo key to fish at Asotin County
Photo: Argyleist, CC BY 2.0
Photo: USFWS Fish and Aquatic Conservation, Public domain
Photo: Oregon State University, CC BY-SA 2.0
Photo: USFWS – Pacific Region, Public domain
Answers
Fishing inside Asotin County: questions people bring
Where can a trailer back down to the water in Asotin County?
There are 7 launches, split as 7 WDFW.
Which lake gives Asotin County its most open water?
Golf Course Pond, at 5 surface acres in the WDFW layer.
Which fish should a visitor to Asotin County plan on?
Rainbow trout lead the count of water pages within 100 miles, followed by largemouth bass, yellow perch and black crappie.
Which Asotin County stores carry terminal tackle?
1 listings, such as George Gehrke's Fly Fishing.
How many guides list a Asotin County address?
Listings put 2 guides and charters here.
Which Washington town serves as seat of Asotin County?
It is Asotin.
What does WDFW charge to fish Asotin County?
For lakes and rivers the Freshwater license costs $39.95 with Washington residency, $115.85 without it.
Which counties are a short drive from Asotin County?
Try Garfield County, Columbia County and Whitman County.
Does the 2026-27 pamphlet list Special Rules for Asotin County?
The 2026-27 pamphlet prints 92 Special Rule entries touching this county, starting with Asotin Creek; the table above shows the first ones.
Which WDFW records were set in Asotin County?
Flathead Catfish, 22.80 lbs, from Snake River (June 28, 1981).
Where are the stocked lakes in Asotin County?
18 WDFW plants so far in 2026, 31,819 fish; the latest went into West Evans Pond on June 8, 2026.
Spend a morning on Asotin County water
River pages list runs and USGS flow.