vernita bridge rest area

Mattawa, Washington
CLOSED
*Satellite Station*

Directions: From Richland, take State Hwy 240 north toward Vantage. The registration station is approximately 40 miles.

From Yakima, take Hwy 24 east to the intersection with Hwy 240. Turn left (north) and continue on Hwy 24. The registration station is about 4 miles on your left.

To launch a boat, cross the bridge and head left on Hwy 243 for approximately .5 mile. The road to the ramp will be on your left.

Launch Fee: None.

ADA Accessible Features: Restrooms.

Note: Ramps are rough, requires 4×4 vehicles to access the water.


Catch Data for Vernita Bridge Rest Area: 2025
Week Ending:	4/20	4/27	5/4	5/11	5/18	5/25	6/1	6/8	6/15	6/22	6/29	7/6	7/13	7/20	7/27	8/3	8/10	8/17	8/24	8/31	9/7	9/14	9/21	9/28	10/5	10/12	Total
Catch			0	3	4	17	23														0	0	0	0	0		47
Effort			5	4	1	3	2														0	0	0	0	0		15
Tags			0	0	0	0	0														0	0	0	0	0		0
CPUE*			0.0	0.8	4.0	5.7	11.5														0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0		3.1
*Average number of fish caught per angler.

Vernita Bridge Rest Area

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vernita bridge rest area

Vernita Bridge Rest Area