Columbia River Fishing

The Dalles → Tri-Cities

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This section transitions into reservoir-style fishing with excellent opportunities for warm-water species alongside migrating salmonids.

Commonly Targeted Species

• Chinook Salmon

• Steelhead

• Walleye

• Smallmouth Bass

• Channel Catfish

Best Times of Year

• Chinook Salmon: Summer–Fall (Jul–Oct)

• Steelhead: Summer–Winter (Jul–Mar)

• Walleye: Spring–Fall (Mar–Oct)

• Smallmouth Bass: May–September

• Channel Catfish: Late Spring–Fall (May–Oct)

This area is well known for numbers and consistency.