Lake Entiat
8,829-acre Columbia River reservoir in Douglas County. WDFW lists smallmouth and largemouth bass, walleye and rainbow trout among others.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Smallmouth Bass
Rock, gravel and points. Tubes, jerkbaits and drop-shots.
Walleye
Points, flats and reefs at low light. Jigs and live bait early, crankbaits and crawler harnesses in summer.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Rainbow Trout
Shorelines and inlets in cool months, deeper water in summer.
Cutthroat Trout
Westslope cutthroat
Sockeye Salmon
Seasonal
Boat launches
1 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- More public accessPublicSee the state agency or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Lake Entiat are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (2026-27 pamphlet on eRegulations) ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
No shops listed yet for this lake. Use the search link below.
Search more bait shops near Lake Entiat ↗Local tips
- Two-pole fishing is allowed.
- WDFW says many public access areas line this stretch of the Columbia.
- Salmon and steelhead seasons depend on run size; check the pamphlet.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.