Columbia River Fishing

Tri-Cities → Hanford Reach

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The Hanford Reach is the last free-flowing section of the Columbia River and offers a more remote, wild fishing experience.

Commonly Targeted Species

• Chinook Salmon

• Steelhead

• Smallmouth Bass

• Walleye

• Rainbow Trout

Best Times of Year

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

• Steelhead: Fall–Winter (Sep–Mar)

• Smallmouth Bass: Late Spring–Fall (May–Sep)

• Walleye: Spring–Fall (Mar–Oct)

• Rainbow Trout: Year-Round (best spring/fall)

This stretch is prized for scenery, solitude, and strong wild fish.