Dalles Dam to the Tri-Cities

Columbia River Fishing

The Dalles → Tri-Cities



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.

Book a Trip (The Dalles to Tri-Cities)

Reservoir-style fishing with consistent walleye and bass, plus migrating salmon and steelhead opportunities.