Fishing near Pasco, Washington
Franklin County, population 77,108.
- 3 milesto nearest paged water
- 7launches nearby
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A day of fishing that starts in Pasco
77,108 people lived in Pasco in 2020; it is a city within Franklin County. The closest water with its own page is Columbia Park Pond, roughly 3 miles to the south. For open water, Dalton Lake leads with 45 acres. Boats go in at Sacajawea, cove area boat launch on Lake Wallula, about 6 miles from town.
Shore anglers head about 3 miles to Lake Wallula fishing pier near West Pasco (east). For planted rainbows, Columbia Park Pond sits about 3 miles away.
Census 2020 population and Gazetteer point for Pasco; miles are straight lines.
Lowland lakes by distance from Pasco
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Launches | WDFW program | Fish WDFW maps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Park Pond | 3 miles south | 10 | 0 | Mixed species – Trout emphasis | rainbow trout, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass |
| Hood Park Ponds | 6 miles southeast | 10 | 0 | Mixed species – Trout emphasis | rainbow trout, yellow perch |
| Quarry Pond | 12 miles southeast | 6 | 0 | Mixed species – Trout emphasis | rainbow trout |
| Dalton Lake | 15 miles east | 45 | 0 | Mixed species – Trout emphasis | rainbow trout, largemouth bass, yellow perch |
| Emma Lake | 17 miles east | 39 | 0 | Warmwater emphasis | largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, yellow perch |
| Clark Pond | 18 miles north | 38 | 1 | Warmwater emphasis | largemouth bass, walleye, yellow perch |
WDFW Fish Washington lowland and high lake layers (surface acres as published, management emphasis, mapped species); retrieved October 31, 2026.
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Gauge flow today near Pasco
USGS has no current reading for these gauges.
USGS NHD flowlines, WDFW SWIFD salmon and steelhead distribution, WDFW and State Parks launches and USGS gauges; retrieved October 31, 2026.
Access points around Pasco, mapped
- Sacajawea, cove area boat launch on Lake WallulaLake Wallula, State Parks, 6 miles
- Sacajawea, cove area boat launch on Lake WallulaLake Wallula, State Parks, 6 miles
- Sacajawea, riverside boat launch on Lake WallulaLake Wallula, State Parks, 6 miles
- Sacajawea, riverside boat launch on Lake WallulaLake Wallula, State Parks, 6 miles
- Sacajawea, riverside boat launch on Lake WallulaLake Wallula, State Parks, 6 miles
- Duportail boat launch on Yakima RiverYakima River, WDFW, 9 miles
- Hyde Road boat launch on Yakima RiverYakima River, WDFW, 10 miles
WDFW piers and shore sites by Pasco
- Lake Wallula fishing pier near West Pasco (east)shore fishing site, Dock fishing, shore fishing, 3 miles
- Lake Wallula fishing pier near Kennewick (west)shore fishing site, Dock fishing at boat ramp, 3 miles
- Columbia Park Pond #1shore fishing site, Over 1000 feet of shore fishing, open only to juveniles (14 , 3 miles
- Lake Wallula fishing pier near Kennewick (east)shore fishing site, Dock fishing at boat ramp, 3 miles
- Columbia Park Pond #2shore fishing site, Fishing platform, open only to juveniles (14 and younger), s, 3 miles
- Lake Wallula fishing pier near Pascoshore fishing site, Dock fishing, shore fishing along dikes to the south, 4 miles
WDFW Facilities layer and the State Parks boat launch layer; retrieved October 31, 2026.
2026 hatchery plants close to Pasco
| Lake | Distance | Latest 2026 plant |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia Park Pond | 3 miles | Rainbow, 56 fish at 0.5 per pound, April 16, 2026, Meseberg Hatchery |
| Hood Park Ponds | 6 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 | 15 miles | Rainbow, 75 fish at 0.67 per pound, April 28, 2026, Tucannon Hatchery |
The plant column gives the most recent WDFW release at each lake.
WDFW Trout Plants report (rows January 2 to October 27, 2026), read October 31, 2026.
Gear stores working the Pasco area
Shops listed around Pasco
- Sportsman's Warehouse Kennewicksporting goods store, Kennewick, 5 miles
- Dick's Sporting Goods Kennewicksporting goods store, Kennewick, 6 miles
- Columbia Marine Centermarina, Pasco
- Sonderman Sport Fishingbait and tackle shop, Pasco
Yellow Pages and chain store listings (miles only for shops with an exact point), guide and charter listings; retrieved October 31, 2026.
Record-book water around Pasco
| Species | Weight | Water | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Walleye | 20.32 lbs | Lake Wallula | Feb. 28, 2014 |
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) sport fish records list, as of October 31, 2026. Waters within 40 miles.
Size and daily limits for Pasco trips
At 2026-27 WDFW prices, freshwater fishing runs $39.95 for a resident and $115.85 for an out-of-state angler 16 or older. Retained salmon, steelhead, sturgeon and halibut go on a catch record card issued with the license.
| 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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Lakes, rivers and sound close to Pasco, pictured
Photo: A Guy Named Nyal, CC BY-SA 2.0
Photo: Steve Riddle, Public domain
Photo: Ken Lund, CC BY-SA 2.0
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Staying in Pasco with a rod in the car, in questions
What lake lies nearest the Pasco town centre?
Columbia Park Pond, 3 miles south.
How many miles from Pasco to a mapped ramp?
Sacajawea, cove area boat launch on Lake Wallula, 6 miles away.
Which WDFW shore site is closest to Pasco?
Lake Wallula fishing pier near West Pasco (east), about 3 miles.
Which listed tackle shop is nearest Pasco?
Sportsman's Warehouse Kennewick lists a store 5 miles from the town point.
Under which Washington county does Pasco fall?
Franklin County, with a county page of ramps and lakes.
Which WDFW license covers a weekend near Pasco?
A nonresident Freshwater license costs $115.85 for the 2026-27 year.
What is the largest lake in the Pasco table?
Dalton Lake covers 45 acres and sits 15 miles out.
Which towns border Pasco on this site?
Closest: West Pasco (3 miles), Kennewick (5 miles) and Finley (8 miles).
Which records belong to water by Pasco?
Flathead Catfish, 22.80 lbs, from Snake River.
Which lake near Pasco got a 2026 trout plant?
Columbia Park Pond, 3 miles away, is the closest lake with a 2026 WDFW plant.
Stay in Pasco and fish nearby
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