Fishing near Kennewick, Washington
Benton County, population 83,921.
- 2 milesto nearest paged water
- 7launches nearby
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A fishing read on Kennewick for visitors
In 2020 the city of Kennewick, Benton County, held 83,921 residents by Census count. Drive northeast some 2 miles to reach Columbia Park Pond, the closest paged water. Yellepit Pond covers 35 acres, the most in the lake table. Towing a boat, Sacajawea, riverside boat launch on Lake Wallula is the closest mapped launch at 7 miles.
Columbia Park Pond #2, roughly 2 miles away, offers fishing from land. Stocked trout went into Columbia Park Pond, some 2 miles away, this year.
Census 2020 population and Gazetteer point for Kennewick; miles are straight lines.
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| Lake | Distance | Acres | Launches | WDFW program | Fish WDFW maps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Park Pond | 2 miles northeast | 10 | 0 | Mixed species – Trout emphasis | rainbow trout, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass |
| Hood Park Ponds | 8 miles east | 10 | 0 | Mixed species – Trout emphasis | rainbow trout, yellow perch |
| Quarry Pond | 12 miles east | 6 | 0 | Mixed species – Trout emphasis | rainbow trout |
| Mound Pond | 15 miles southeast | 34 | 0 | Warmwater emphasis | largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, brown bullhead |
| Yellepit Pond | 16 miles southeast | 35 | 0 | Warmwater emphasis | largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, brown bullhead |
| Switch Pond | 16 miles southeast | 5 | 0 | Warmwater emphasis | largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, brown bullhead |
WDFW Fish Washington lowland and high lake layers (surface acres as published, management emphasis, mapped species); retrieved October 31, 2026.
Streams that flow past Kennewick
Gauge readings today around Kennewick
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Yakima River At Kiona, Wa | 1,730 cfs, 4.16 ft gage height | Nov 1 7:30 pm |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Nov 1, 2026 8:33 pm ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
USGS NHD flowlines, WDFW SWIFD salmon and steelhead distribution, WDFW and State Parks launches and USGS gauges; retrieved October 31, 2026.
Mapping water access near Kennewick
- Sacajawea, riverside boat launch on Lake WallulaLake Wallula, State Parks, 7 miles
- Sacajawea, riverside boat launch on Lake WallulaLake Wallula, State Parks, 7 miles
- Sacajawea, cove area boat launch on Lake WallulaLake Wallula, State Parks, 7 miles
- Sacajawea, cove area boat launch on Lake WallulaLake Wallula, State Parks, 7 miles
- Sacajawea, riverside boat launch on Lake WallulaLake Wallula, State Parks, 7 miles
- Duportail boat launch on Yakima RiverYakima River, WDFW, 8 miles
- Hyde Road boat launch on Yakima RiverYakima River, WDFW, 10 miles
Walk-in fishing around Kennewick
- Columbia Park Pond #2shore fishing site, Fishing platform, open only to juveniles (14 and younger), s, 2 miles
- Columbia Park Pond #1shore fishing site, Over 1000 feet of shore fishing, open only to juveniles (14 , 2 miles
- Lake Wallula fishing pier near Kennewick (west)shore fishing site, Dock fishing at boat ramp, 2 miles
- Lake Wallula fishing pier near West Pasco (east)shore fishing site, Dock fishing, shore fishing, 2 miles
- Lake Wallula fishing pier near Kennewick (east)shore fishing site, Dock fishing at boat ramp, 3 miles
- Lake Wallula fishing pier near West Pasco (west), Benton Countyshore fishing site, Dock fishing, shore fishing, 4 miles
WDFW Facilities layer and the State Parks boat launch layer; retrieved October 31, 2026.
Trout plants near Kennewick
| Lake | Distance | Latest 2026 plant |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia Park Pond | 2 miles | Rainbow, 56 fish at 0.5 per pound, April 16, 2026, Meseberg Hatchery |
| Hood Park Ponds | 8 miles | Rainbow, 150 fish at 0.67 per pound, May 1, 2026, Tucannon Hatchery |
| Quarry Pond | 12 miles | Rainbow, 25 fish at 0.67 per pound, April 8, 2026, Lyons Ferry Hatchery |
| Dalton Lake | 19 miles | Rainbow, 75 fish at 0.67 per pound, April 28, 2026, Tucannon Hatchery |
Hatchery trout went into each of these lakes this year, per the WDFW report.
WDFW Trout Plants report (rows January 2 to October 27, 2026), read October 31, 2026.
Tackle counters and skippers near Kennewick
Where Kennewick anglers buy eggs and jigs
- Sportsman's Warehouse Kennewicksporting goods store, Kennewick, 3 miles
- Dick's Sporting Goods Kennewicksporting goods store, Kennewick, 3 miles
- Columbia Park Marinamarina, Richland
- Three Rivers Tacklebait and tackle shop, West Richland
Guides and charters listed near Kennewick
- Angler's Edge Guide Servicecharter, Richland, (509) 430-5062
- Rivers West Sport Fishingcharter, West Richland, (509) 521-9431
Yellow Pages and chain store listings (miles only for shops with an exact point), guide and charter listings; retrieved October 31, 2026.
Washington records landed near Kennewick
| Species | Weight | Water | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walleye | 20.32 lbs | Lake Wallula | Feb. 28, 2014 |
| Flathead Catfish | 22.80 lbs | Snake River | June 28, 1981 |
| Northern Pikeminnow | 8.60 lbs | Snake River | April 16, 2026 |
| Steelhead, summer-run | 35.06 lbs | Snake River | Nov. 23, 1973 |
| White Catfish | 19.85 lbs | Walla Walla River | April 17, 2002 |
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) sport fish records list, as of October 31, 2026. Waters within 40 miles.
Bag limits for a trip from Kennewick
Lake and river trips call for the Freshwater license: $39.95 if you live in Washington, $115.85 if you do not. A catch record card rides along with the license whenever salmon, steelhead, sturgeon or halibut are kept.
| 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) |
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. Lake, river and marine pages print any Special Rule or marine area table.
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Using Kennewick as a fishing base: questions
Which Washington lake is quickest to reach from Kennewick?
Columbia Park Pond, 2 miles northeast.
Where is the nearest boat ramp for Kennewick?
Sacajawea, riverside boat launch on Lake Wallula, some 7 miles off.
What is the closest no-boat fishing spot to Kennewick?
Columbia Park Pond #2, 2 miles away.
Which shop near Kennewick sells bait and leader?
Sportsman's Warehouse Kennewick lists a store 3 miles from the town point.
Which Washington county takes in Kennewick?
Benton County holds it.
How much is a nonresident license for a Kennewick trip?
Visitors pay $115.85 for a 2026-27 nonresident Freshwater license.
Which big lake can Kennewick anglers reach?
Yellepit Pond covers 35 acres and sits 16 miles out.
Which Washington town is next to Kennewick?
Neighbours by distance: West Pasco (4 miles), Pasco (5 miles) and Finley (7 miles).
Has a state record come from water by Kennewick?
Walleye, 20.32 lbs, from Lake Wallula, Benton County.
Is there stocked trout water near Kennewick?
Columbia Park Pond, 2 miles away, is the closest lake with a 2026 WDFW plant.