Fishing in the Puget Sound & Seattle
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Puget Sound offers excellent fishing in the Puget Sound & Seattle of Washington with good public access.
1. Puget Sound (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Fluke, Weakfish, Winter Flounder, Tautog)
Puget Sound, WashingtonPuget Sound offers excellent fishing in the Puget Sound & Seattle of Washington with good public access.
- Crappie, perch, sunfish, suckers, pikeminnow, rock bass, striped bass, non-channel catfish · Limit: No daily limit · No minimum
Boat Launch: Eddie Vine Boat Ramp →
2. Elliott Bay (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Fluke, Weakfish, Winter Flounder, Tautog)
Elliott Bay, WashingtonElliott Bay offers excellent fishing in the Puget Sound & Seattle of Washington with good public access.
- Crappie, perch, sunfish, suckers, pikeminnow, rock bass, striped bass, non-channel catfish · Limit: No daily limit · No minimum
Boat Launch: Salmon Bay Marina →
3. Lake Washington (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Fluke, Weakfish, Winter Flounder, Tautog)
Lake Washington, WashingtonLake Washington offers excellent fishing in the Puget Sound & Seattle of Washington with good public access.
- Crappie, perch, sunfish, suckers, pikeminnow, rock bass, striped bass, non-channel catfish · Limit: No daily limit · No minimum
Boat Launch: Lake Union SkyLaunch →
4. Alder Lake (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Fluke, Weakfish, Winter Flounder)
Alder Lake, WashingtonPopular fishing lake in the Puget Sound & Seattle region of Washington.
- Crappie, perch, sunfish, suckers, pikeminnow, rock bass, striped bass, non-channel catfish · Limit: No daily limit · No minimum
5. American Lake (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Fluke, Weakfish, Winter Flounder)
American Lake, WashingtonPopular fishing lake in the Puget Sound & Seattle region of Washington.
- ⚠ This water: All species Chumming permitted.
- ⚠ This water: Kokanee Year-round No min. size. Combined daily limit of trout and kokanee is 5.
- ⚠ This water: Trout Year-round No min. size. Combined daily limit of trout and kokanee is 5.
- ⚠ This water: Other game fish Year-round Statewide min. size/daily limit.
- Crappie, perch, sunfish, suckers, pikeminnow, rock bass, striped bass, non-channel catfish · Limit: No daily limit · No minimum
Boat Launch: WDFW Public Boat Launch →
6. Angeline Lake (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Fluke, Weakfish, Winter Flounder)
Angeline Lake, WashingtonPopular fishing lake in the Puget Sound & Seattle region of Washington.
- Crappie, perch, sunfish, suckers, pikeminnow, rock bass, striped bass, non-channel catfish · Limit: No daily limit · No minimum
7. Angle Lake (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Fluke, Weakfish, Winter Flounder)
Angle Lake, WashingtonPopular fishing lake in the Puget Sound & Seattle region of Washington.
- Crappie, perch, sunfish, suckers, pikeminnow, rock bass, striped bass, non-channel catfish · Limit: No daily limit · No minimum
8. Baker Lake (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Fluke, Weakfish, Winter Flounder)
Baker Lake, WashingtonPopular fishing lake in the Puget Sound & Seattle region of Washington.
- ⚠ This water: [CRC (825)] All species Chumming permitted.
- ⚠ This water: [CRC (825)] Kokanee 4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31 Min. size 8". Max. size 12". Daily limit 10.
- ⚠ This water: [CRC (825)] Other game fish 4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31 Statewide min. size/daily limit.
- ⚠ This water: [CRC (825)] Salmon July 11-Aug. 31 Min. size 12". Daily limit 4 sockeye. Release all salmon other than sockeye. Each angler aboard a vessel may deploy salmon angling gear until the salmon limit for all anglers aboard has been achieved.
- ⚠ This water: [200' radius around pump discharge at the south end of lake] All species CLOSED WATERS.
- Crappie, perch, sunfish, suckers, pikeminnow, rock bass, striped bass, non-channel catfish · Limit: No daily limit · No minimum
9. Banks Lake (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Fluke, Weakfish, Winter Flounder)
Banks Lake, WashingtonPopular fishing lake in the Puget Sound & Seattle region of Washington.
- Crappie, perch, sunfish, suckers, pikeminnow, rock bass, striped bass, non-channel catfish · Limit: No daily limit · No minimum
Boat Launch: Million Dollar Mile North →
10. Battle Ground Lake (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Fluke, Weakfish, Winter Flounder)
Battle Ground Lake, WashingtonPopular fishing lake in the Puget Sound & Seattle region of Washington.
- Crappie, perch, sunfish, suckers, pikeminnow, rock bass, striped bass, non-channel catfish · Limit: No daily limit · No minimum
11. Bead Lake (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Fluke, Weakfish, Winter Flounder)
Bead Lake, WashingtonPopular fishing lake in the Puget Sound & Seattle region of Washington.
- Crappie, perch, sunfish, suckers, pikeminnow, rock bass, striped bass, non-channel catfish · Limit: No daily limit · No minimum
12. Berdeen Lake (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Fluke, Weakfish, Winter Flounder)
Berdeen Lake, WashingtonPopular fishing lake in the Puget Sound & Seattle region of Washington.
- Crappie, perch, sunfish, suckers, pikeminnow, rock bass, striped bass, non-channel catfish · Limit: No daily limit · No minimum
13. Big Heart Lake (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Fluke, Weakfish, Winter Flounder)
Big Heart Lake, WashingtonPopular fishing lake in the Puget Sound & Seattle region of Washington.
- Crappie, perch, sunfish, suckers, pikeminnow, rock bass, striped bass, non-channel catfish · Limit: No daily limit · No minimum
14. Blanca Lake (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Fluke, Weakfish, Winter Flounder)
Blanca Lake, WashingtonPopular fishing lake in the Puget Sound & Seattle region of Washington.
- Crappie, perch, sunfish, suckers, pikeminnow, rock bass, striped bass, non-channel catfish · Limit: No daily limit · No minimum
15. Buffalo Lake (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Fluke, Weakfish, Winter Flounder)
Buffalo Lake, WashingtonPopular fishing lake in the Puget Sound & Seattle region of Washington.
- Crappie, perch, sunfish, suckers, pikeminnow, rock bass, striped bass, non-channel catfish · Limit: No daily limit · No minimum
16. Capitol Lake (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Fluke, Weakfish, Winter Flounder)
Capitol Lake, WashingtonPopular fishing lake in the Puget Sound & Seattle region of Washington.
- ⚠ This water: All species CLOSED WATERS.
- Crappie, perch, sunfish, suckers, pikeminnow, rock bass, striped bass, non-channel catfish · Limit: No daily limit · No minimum
Boat Launch: Munn Lake WDFW Boat Launch →
17. Chester Morse Lake (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Fluke, Weakfish, Winter Flounder)
Chester Morse Lake, WashingtonPopular fishing lake in the Puget Sound & Seattle region of Washington.
- Crappie, perch, sunfish, suckers, pikeminnow, rock bass, striped bass, non-channel catfish · Limit: No daily limit · No minimum
18. Chopaka Lake (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Fluke, Weakfish, Winter Flounder)
Chopaka Lake, WashingtonPopular fishing lake in the Puget Sound & Seattle region of Washington.
- ⚠ This water: All species Fly fishing only. Motors prohibited.
- ⚠ This water: Trout 4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31 Min. size 18". Daily limit 1.
- ⚠ This water: Other game fish 4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31 Statewide min. size/daily limit.
- Crappie, perch, sunfish, suckers, pikeminnow, rock bass, striped bass, non-channel catfish · Limit: No daily limit · No minimum
19. Cle Elum Lake (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Fluke, Weakfish, Winter Flounder)
Cle Elum Lake, WashingtonPopular fishing lake in the Puget Sound & Seattle region of Washington.
- ⚠ This water: [(Reservoir)] Kokanee Year-round Closed.
- ⚠ This water: [(Reservoir)] Other game fish Year-round Statewide min. size/daily limit.
- Crappie, perch, sunfish, suckers, pikeminnow, rock bass, striped bass, non-channel catfish · Limit: No daily limit · No minimum
Boat Launch: Wish Poosh Boat Ramp →
20. Coldwater Lake (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Fluke, Weakfish, Winter Flounder)
Coldwater Lake, WashingtonPopular fishing lake in the Puget Sound & Seattle region of Washington.
- Crappie, perch, sunfish, suckers, pikeminnow, rock bass, striped bass, non-channel catfish · Limit: No daily limit · No minimum
21. Curlew Lake (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Fluke, Weakfish, Winter Flounder)
Curlew Lake, WashingtonPopular fishing lake in the Puget Sound & Seattle region of Washington.
- Crappie, perch, sunfish, suckers, pikeminnow, rock bass, striped bass, non-channel catfish · Limit: No daily limit · No minimum
22. Dagger Lake (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Fluke, Weakfish, Winter Flounder)
Dagger Lake, WashingtonPopular fishing lake in the Puget Sound & Seattle region of Washington.
- Crappie, perch, sunfish, suckers, pikeminnow, rock bass, striped bass, non-channel catfish · Limit: No daily limit · No minimum
Boat Launch: Crescent Lake Carry-down Boat Launch →
23. Deer Lake (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Fluke, Weakfish, Winter Flounder)
Deer Lake, WashingtonPopular fishing lake in the Puget Sound & Seattle region of Washington.
- ⚠ This water: All game fish 4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31 Statewide min. size/daily limit.
- Crappie, perch, sunfish, suckers, pikeminnow, rock bass, striped bass, non-channel catfish · Limit: No daily limit · No minimum
Boat Launch: Lost Lake Boat Launch →
24. Doubtful Lake (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Fluke, Weakfish, Winter Flounder)
Doubtful Lake, WashingtonPopular fishing lake in the Puget Sound & Seattle region of Washington.
- Crappie, perch, sunfish, suckers, pikeminnow, rock bass, striped bass, non-channel catfish · Limit: No daily limit · No minimum
25. Franklin D. Roosevelt Lake (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Fluke, Weakfish, Winter Flounder)
Franklin D. Roosevelt Lake, WashingtonPopular fishing lake in the Puget Sound & Seattle region of Washington.
- Crappie, perch, sunfish, suckers, pikeminnow, rock bass, striped bass, non-channel catfish · Limit: No daily limit · No minimum
Boat Launch: Gifford Boat Launch →
26. Gravelly Lake (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Fluke, Weakfish, Winter Flounder)
Gravelly Lake, WashingtonPopular fishing lake in the Puget Sound & Seattle region of Washington.
- Crappie, perch, sunfish, suckers, pikeminnow, rock bass, striped bass, non-channel catfish · Limit: No daily limit · No minimum
27. Green Lake (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Fluke, Weakfish, Winter Flounder)
Green Lake, WashingtonPopular fishing lake in the Puget Sound & Seattle region of Washington.
- Crappie, perch, sunfish, suckers, pikeminnow, rock bass, striped bass, non-channel catfish · Limit: No daily limit · No minimum
Boat Launch: Lake Union SkyLaunch →
28. Green View Lake (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Fluke, Weakfish, Winter Flounder)
Green View Lake, WashingtonPopular fishing lake in the Puget Sound & Seattle region of Washington.
- Crappie, perch, sunfish, suckers, pikeminnow, rock bass, striped bass, non-channel catfish · Limit: No daily limit · No minimum
29. Horseshoe Lake (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Fluke, Weakfish, Winter Flounder)
Horseshoe Lake, WashingtonPopular fishing lake in the Puget Sound & Seattle region of Washington.
- ⚠ This water: All species Foot access only on Pope Resources land. Selective gear rules. Internal combustion motors prohibited. Two-Pole not allowed.
- ⚠ This water: Trout 4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31 Min. size 18". Daily limit 1.
- ⚠ This water: Other game fish 4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31 Statewide min. size/daily limit.
- Crappie, perch, sunfish, suckers, pikeminnow, rock bass, striped bass, non-channel catfish · Limit: No daily limit · No minimum
30. Kachess Lake (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Fluke, Weakfish, Winter Flounder)
Kachess Lake, WashingtonPopular fishing lake in the Puget Sound & Seattle region of Washington.
- ⚠ This water: [Reservoir] All species Chumming permitted. Two-Pole not allowed.
- ⚠ This water: [Reservoir] Trout Year-round Min. size 14". Daily limit 2.
- ⚠ This water: [Reservoir] Other game fish Year-round Statewide min. size/daily limit.
- Crappie, perch, sunfish, suckers, pikeminnow, rock bass, striped bass, non-channel catfish · Limit: No daily limit · No minimum
31. Keechelus Lake (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Fluke, Weakfish, Winter Flounder)
Keechelus Lake, WashingtonPopular fishing lake in the Puget Sound & Seattle region of Washington.
- ⚠ This water: [Reservoir] All species Two-Pole not allowed. Chumming permitted.
- ⚠ This water: [Reservoir] Trout Year-round Min. size 14". Daily limit 2.
- ⚠ This water: [Reservoir] Other game fish Year-round Statewide min. size/daily limit.
- Crappie, perch, sunfish, suckers, pikeminnow, rock bass, striped bass, non-channel catfish · Limit: No daily limit · No minimum
Boat Launch: Lost Lake Boat Launch →
32. Lacamas Lake (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Fluke, Weakfish, Winter Flounder)
Lacamas Lake, WashingtonPopular fishing lake in the Puget Sound & Seattle region of Washington.
- Crappie, perch, sunfish, suckers, pikeminnow, rock bass, striped bass, non-channel catfish · Limit: No daily limit · No minimum
Boat Launch: Lacamas Lake Boat Access Ramp →
33. Lake Ballinger (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Fluke, Weakfish, Winter Flounder)
Lake Ballinger, WashingtonPopular fishing lake in the Puget Sound & Seattle region of Washington.
- Crappie, perch, sunfish, suckers, pikeminnow, rock bass, striped bass, non-channel catfish · Limit: No daily limit · No minimum
34. Lake Cavanaugh (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Fluke, Weakfish, Winter Flounder)
Lake Cavanaugh, WashingtonPopular fishing lake in the Puget Sound & Seattle region of Washington.
- Crappie, perch, sunfish, suckers, pikeminnow, rock bass, striped bass, non-channel catfish · Limit: No daily limit · No minimum
35. Lake Crescent (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Fluke, Weakfish, Winter Flounder)
Lake Crescent, WashingtonPopular fishing lake in the Puget Sound & Seattle region of Washington.
- Crappie, perch, sunfish, suckers, pikeminnow, rock bass, striped bass, non-channel catfish · Limit: No daily limit · No minimum
36. Lake Cushman (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Fluke, Weakfish, Winter Flounder)
Lake Cushman, WashingtonPopular fishing lake in the Puget Sound & Seattle region of Washington.
- Crappie, perch, sunfish, suckers, pikeminnow, rock bass, striped bass, non-channel catfish · Limit: No daily limit · No minimum
37. Lake Dorothy (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Fluke, Weakfish, Winter Flounder)
Lake Dorothy, WashingtonPopular fishing lake in the Puget Sound & Seattle region of Washington.
- Crappie, perch, sunfish, suckers, pikeminnow, rock bass, striped bass, non-channel catfish · Limit: No daily limit · No minimum
38. Lake Easton (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Fluke, Weakfish, Winter Flounder)
Lake Easton, WashingtonPopular fishing lake in the Puget Sound & Seattle region of Washington.
- Crappie, perch, sunfish, suckers, pikeminnow, rock bass, striped bass, non-channel catfish · Limit: No daily limit · No minimum
39. Lake Goodwin (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Fluke, Weakfish, Winter Flounder)
Lake Goodwin, WashingtonPopular fishing lake in the Puget Sound & Seattle region of Washington.
- Crappie, perch, sunfish, suckers, pikeminnow, rock bass, striped bass, non-channel catfish · Limit: No daily limit · No minimum
Boat Launch: Lake Shoecraft Boat Launch →
40. Lake Herbert G. West (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Fluke, Weakfish, Winter Flounder)
Lake Herbert G. West, WashingtonPopular fishing lake in the Puget Sound & Seattle region of Washington.
- Crappie, perch, sunfish, suckers, pikeminnow, rock bass, striped bass, non-channel catfish · Limit: No daily limit · No minimum
41. Lake Kapowsin (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Fluke, Weakfish, Winter Flounder)
Lake Kapowsin, WashingtonPopular fishing lake in the Puget Sound & Seattle region of Washington.
- ⚠ This water: Smallmouth bass Year-round No min. size. Daily limit 15. Only 1 over 14" may be retained.
- ⚠ This water: Largemouth bass Year-round No min. size. Daily limit 10. Max. size 12", except 1 over 17" may be retained.
- ⚠ This water: Channel catfish Year-round No min. size. Daily limit 10.
- ⚠ This water: Walleye Year-round No min. size. Daily limit 16. Only 1 over 22" may be retained.
- ⚠ This water: Other game fish Year-round Statewide min. size/daily limit.
- Crappie, perch, sunfish, suckers, pikeminnow, rock bass, striped bass, non-channel catfish · Limit: No daily limit · No minimum
42. Lake Lawrence (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Fluke, Weakfish, Winter Flounder)
Lake Lawrence, WashingtonPopular fishing lake in the Puget Sound & Seattle region of Washington.
- Crappie, perch, sunfish, suckers, pikeminnow, rock bass, striped bass, non-channel catfish · Limit: No daily limit · No minimum
Boat Launch: WDFW Public Boat Launch →
43. Lake Lenore (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Fluke, Weakfish, Winter Flounder)
Lake Lenore, WashingtonPopular fishing lake in the Puget Sound & Seattle region of Washington.
- Crappie, perch, sunfish, suckers, pikeminnow, rock bass, striped bass, non-channel catfish · Limit: No daily limit · No minimum
Boat Launch: Alkali Lake Boat Launch →
44. Lake Meridian (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Fluke, Weakfish, Winter Flounder)
Lake Meridian, WashingtonPopular fishing lake in the Puget Sound & Seattle region of Washington.
- Crappie, perch, sunfish, suckers, pikeminnow, rock bass, striped bass, non-channel catfish · Limit: No daily limit · No minimum
45. Lake Merwin (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Fluke, Weakfish, Winter Flounder)
Lake Merwin, WashingtonPopular fishing lake in the Puget Sound & Seattle region of Washington.
- Crappie, perch, sunfish, suckers, pikeminnow, rock bass, striped bass, non-channel catfish · Limit: No daily limit · No minimum
Boat Launch: Merwin Kayak-Canoe Launch →
46. Lake Nahwatzel (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Fluke, Weakfish, Winter Flounder)
Lake Nahwatzel, WashingtonPopular fishing lake in the Puget Sound & Seattle region of Washington.
- Crappie, perch, sunfish, suckers, pikeminnow, rock bass, striped bass, non-channel catfish · Limit: No daily limit · No minimum
47. Lake Ozette (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Fluke, Weakfish, Winter Flounder)
Lake Ozette, WashingtonPopular fishing lake in the Puget Sound & Seattle region of Washington.
- Crappie, perch, sunfish, suckers, pikeminnow, rock bass, striped bass, non-channel catfish · Limit: No daily limit · No minimum
48. Lake Padden (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Fluke, Weakfish, Winter Flounder)
Lake Padden, WashingtonPopular fishing lake in the Puget Sound & Seattle region of Washington.
- Crappie, perch, sunfish, suckers, pikeminnow, rock bass, striped bass, non-channel catfish · Limit: No daily limit · No minimum
Boat Launch: Boat launch for Lake Padden →
49. Lake Pleasant (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Fluke, Weakfish, Winter Flounder)
Lake Pleasant, WashingtonPopular fishing lake in the Puget Sound & Seattle region of Washington.
- Crappie, perch, sunfish, suckers, pikeminnow, rock bass, striped bass, non-channel catfish · Limit: No daily limit · No minimum
50. Lake Quinault (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Fluke, Weakfish, Winter Flounder)
Lake Quinault, WashingtonPopular fishing lake in the Puget Sound & Seattle region of Washington.
- Crappie, perch, sunfish, suckers, pikeminnow, rock bass, striped bass, non-channel catfish · Limit: No daily limit · No minimum
51. Lake River (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Fluke, Weakfish, Winter Flounder)
Lake River, WashingtonPopular fishing lake in the Puget Sound & Seattle region of Washington.
- ⚠ This water: [Vancouver Lake and all other waters west of Burlington-Northern railroad from Columbia River drawbridge near Vancouver downstream to Lewis River] All species Chumming permitted.
- ⚠ This water: [Vancouver Lake and all other waters west of Burlington-Northern railroad from Columbia River drawbridge near Vancouver downstream to Lewis River] Trout Year-round Min. size 14”. Daily limit 2.
- ⚠ This water: [Vancouver Lake and all other waters west of Burlington-Northern railroad from Columbia River drawbridge near Vancouver downstream to Lewis River] Smallmouth bass Year-round No min. size. Daily limit 15. Only 1 over 14” may be retained.
- ⚠ This water: [Vancouver Lake and all other waters west of Burlington-Northern railroad from Columbia River drawbridge near Vancouver downstream to Lewis River] Largemouth bass Year-round No min. size. Daily limit 10. Max. size 12”, except 1 over 17” may be retained.
- ⚠ This water: [Vancouver Lake and all other waters west of Burlington-Northern railroad from Columbia River drawbridge near Vancouver downstream to Lewis River] Channel catfish Year-round No min. size. Daily limit 10.
- ⚠ This water: [Vancouver Lake and all other waters west of Burlington-Northern railroad from Columbia River drawbridge near Vancouver downstream to Lewis River] Walleye Year-round No min. size. Daily limit 16. Only 1 over 22” may be retained.
- ⚠ This water: [Vancouver Lake and all other waters west of Burlington-Northern railroad from Columbia River drawbridge near Vancouver downstream to Lewis River] Other game fish Year-round Statewide min. size/daily limit.
- ⚠ This water: [from mouth (a straight line from a fishing boundary marker or from the outermost upland at the north shore of the Lewis River mouth southerly across the river to a fishing boundary marker near the south shore) to the mouth of the East Fork Lewis River CRC (611)] All species Columbia River Salmon and Steelhead Endorsement (CRSSE) required for salmon and steelhead fishing (ages 15 and older). Two-Pole allowed.
- ⚠ This water: [from mouth (a straight line from a fishing boundary marker or from the outermost upland at the north shore of the Lewis River mouth southerly across the river to a fishing boundary marker near the south shore) to the mouth of the East Fork Lewis River CRC (611)] Trout Year-round Min. size 14”. Daily limit 2.
- ⚠ This water: [from mouth (a straight line from a fishing boundary marker or from the outermost upland at the north shore of the Lewis River mouth southerly across the river to a fishing boundary marker near the south shore) to the mouth of the East Fork Lewis River CRC (611)] Steelhead (hatchery)Year-round Min. size 20”. Daily limit 3.
- ⚠ This water: [from mouth (a straight line from a fishing boundary marker or from the outermost upland at the north shore of the Lewis River mouth southerly across the river to a fishing boundary marker near the south shore) to the mouth of the East Fork Lewis River CRC (611)] Other game fish Year-round Statewide min. size/daily limit.
- ⚠ This water: [from mouth (a straight line from a fishing boundary marker or from the outermost upland at the north shore of the Lewis River mouth southerly across the river to a fishing boundary marker near the south shore) to the mouth of the East Fork Lewis River CRC (611)] Salmon Jan. 1-Apr. 30 Min. size 12”. Daily limit 6 including no more than 1 adult. Release all salmon other than hatchery Chinook.
- ⚠ This water: [from mouth of the East Fork Lewis River to Johnson Creek CRC (615)] All species Two-Pole allowed. Columbia River Salmon and Steelhead Endorsement (CRSSE) required for salmon and steelhead fishing (ages 15 and older).
- ⚠ This water: [from mouth of the East Fork Lewis River to Johnson Creek CRC (615)] Trout Year-round Min. size 14”. Daily limit 2.
- ⚠ This water: [from mouth of the East Fork Lewis River to Johnson Creek CRC (615)] Steelhead (hatchery)Year-round Min. size 20”. Daily limit 3.
- ⚠ This water: [from mouth of the East Fork Lewis River to Johnson Creek CRC (615)] Other game fish Year-round Statewide min. size/daily limit.
- ⚠ This water: [from mouth of the East Fork Lewis River to Johnson Creek CRC (615)] Salmon Jan. 1-Apr. 30 Min. size 12”. Daily limit 6 including no more than 1 adult. Release all salmon other than hatchery Chinook.
- ⚠ This water: [from Johnson Creek to Colvin Creek CRC (615)] All species Columbia River Salmon and Steelhead Endorsement (CRSSE) required for salmon and steelhead fishing (ages 15 and older).
- ⚠ This water: [from Johnson Creek to Colvin Creek CRC (615)] Trout June 1-Apr. 30 Min. size 14”. Daily limit 2.
- ⚠ This water: [from Johnson Creek to Colvin Creek CRC (615)] Steelhead (hatchery)June 1-Apr. 30 Min. size 20”. Daily limit 3.
- ⚠ This water: [from Johnson Creek to Colvin Creek CRC (615)] Other game fish June 1-Apr. 30 Statewide min. size/daily limit.
- ⚠ This water: [from Johnson Creek to Colvin Creek CRC (615)] Salmon Jan. 1-Apr. 30 Min. size 12”. Daily limit 6 including no more than 1 adult. Release all salmon other than hatchery Chinook.
- ⚠ This water: [shoreward of cable buoy and corkline at outlet of Lewis River salmon hatchery fish ladder] All species CLOSED WATERS.
- ⚠ This water: [from Colvin Creek to overhead power lines below Merwin Dam CRC (615)] All species Columbia River Salmon and Steelhead Endorsement (CRSSE) required for salmon and steelhead fishing (ages 15 and older).
- ⚠ This water: [from Colvin Creek to overhead power lines below Merwin Dam CRC (615)] Trout June 1-Oct. 31 Min. size 14”. Daily limit 2.
- ⚠ This water: [from Colvin Creek to overhead power lines below Merwin Dam CRC (615)] Steelhead (hatchery)June 1-Oct. 31 Min. size 20”. Daily limit 3.
- ⚠ This water: [from Colvin Creek to overhead power lines below Merwin Dam CRC (615)] Other game fish June 1-Oct. 31 Statewide min. size/daily limit.
- ⚠ This water: [from Colvin Creek to overhead power lines below Merwin Dam CRC (615)] Salmon Jan. 1-Apr. 30 Min. size 12”. Daily limit 6 including no more than 1 adult. Release all salmon other than hatchery Chinook.
- ⚠ This water: [from overhead power lines to Merwin Dam] All species CLOSED WATERS.
- ⚠ This water: [from the cable crossing 1,300 yards below Yale Dam to Yale Dam] All species CLOSED WATERS.
- ⚠ This water: [Old Lewis River streambed between Swift No. 1 Powerhouse and Swift No. 2 Powerhouse] All species CLOSED WATERS.
- ⚠ This water: [Lewis River Power Canal] All species Fishing from any floating device prohibited.
- ⚠ This water: [Lewis River Power Canal] Trout 4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31 No min. size. Daily limit 5.
- ⚠ This water: [Lewis River Power Canal] Other game fish 4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31 Statewide min. size/daily limit.
- ⚠ This water: [from Eagle Cliff Bridge to Muddy River and tributaries except the Muddy River] All species Selective gear rules.
- ⚠ This water: [from Eagle Cliff Bridge to Muddy River and tributaries except the Muddy River] Trout Sat. before Memorial Day-July 15 Min. size 8”. Daily limit 10. Release wild trout.
- ⚠ This water: [from Eagle Cliff Bridge to Muddy River and tributaries except the Muddy River] Other game fish Sat. before Memorial Day-July 15 Statewide min. size/daily limit.
- ⚠ This water: [from the Muddy River to the lower falls and all tributaries] All species Selective gear rules.
- ⚠ This water: [from the Muddy River to the lower falls and all tributaries] All game fish Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31 Catch-and-release.
- ⚠ This water: [from mouth to the posted markers at the lower end of Big Eddy CRC (613)] All species Columbia River Salmon and Steelhead Endorsement (CRSSE) required for salmon and steelhead fishing (ages 15 and older). Selective gear rules, except barbed hooks are allowed.
- ⚠ This water: [from mouth to the posted markers at the lower end of Big Eddy CRC (613)] Trout Sat. before Memorial Day-July 15 Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.
- ⚠ This water: [from mouth to the posted markers at the lower end of Big Eddy CRC (613)] Other game fish Sat. before Memorial Day-July 15 Statewide min. size/daily limit.
- ⚠ This water: [from mouth to the posted markers at the lower end of Big Eddy CRC (613)] Salmon Sept. 16-Dec. 31 Min. size 12”. Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adults. Release all salmon other than hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho.
- ⚠ This water: [from posted markers at the lower end of Big Eddy to 100’ upstream of Lucia Falls] All species CLOSED WATERS.
- ⚠ This water: [from 100’ upstream of Lucia Falls to 400’ downstream of Moulton Falls CRC (613)] All species Columbia River Salmon and Steelhead Endorsement (CRSSE) required for salmon and steelhead fishing (ages 15 and older). Selective gear rules, except barbed hooks are allowed.
- ⚠ This water: [from 100’ upstream of Lucia Falls to 400’ downstream of Moulton Falls CRC (613)] Trout Sat. before Memorial Day-July 15 Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.
- ⚠ This water: [from 100’ upstream of Lucia Falls to 400’ downstream of Moulton Falls CRC (613)] Other game fish Sat. before Memorial Day-July 15 Statewide min. size/daily limit.
- ⚠ This water: [from 100’ upstream of Lucia Falls to 400’ downstream of Moulton Falls CRC (613)] Salmon Sept. 16-Dec. 31 Min. size 12”. Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adults. Release all salmon other than hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho.
- ⚠ This water: [from 400’ downstream to 400’ upstream of Moulton Falls] All species CLOSED WATERS.
- ⚠ This water: [from 400’ upstream of Moulton Falls to 400’ downstream of Horseshoe Falls CRC (613)] All species Columbia River Salmon and Steelhead Endorsement (CRSSE) required for salmon and steelhead fishing (ages 15 and older). Selective gear rules, except barbed hooks are allowed.
- ⚠ This water: [from 400’ upstream of Moulton Falls to 400’ downstream of Horseshoe Falls CRC (613)] Trout Sat. before Memorial Day-July 15 Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.
- ⚠ This water: [from 400’ upstream of Moulton Falls to 400’ downstream of Horseshoe Falls CRC (613)] Other game fish Sat. before Memorial Day-July 15 Statewide min. size/daily limit.
- ⚠ This water: [from 400’ upstream of Moulton Falls to 400’ downstream of Horseshoe Falls CRC (613)] Salmon Sept. 16-Dec. 31 Min. size 12”. Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adults. Release all salmon other than hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho.
- ⚠ This water: [tributaries from mouth to 400’ below Horseshoe Falls CRC (613)] All species Selective gear rules.
- ⚠ This water: [tributaries from mouth to 400’ below Horseshoe Falls CRC (613)] Trout Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31 Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.
- ⚠ This water: [tributaries from mouth to 400’ below Horseshoe Falls CRC (613)] Other game fish Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31 Statewide min. size/daily limit.
- ⚠ This water: [from 400’ below Horseshoe Falls upstream, including tributaries above Horseshoe Falls] All species CLOSED WATERS.
- Crappie, perch, sunfish, suckers, pikeminnow, rock bass, striped bass, non-channel catfish · Limit: No daily limit · No minimum
Boat Launch: Gilbert River Boat Ramp →
52. Lake Samish (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Fluke, Weakfish, Winter Flounder)
Lake Samish, WashingtonPopular fishing lake in the Puget Sound & Seattle region of Washington.
- Crappie, perch, sunfish, suckers, pikeminnow, rock bass, striped bass, non-channel catfish · Limit: No daily limit · No minimum
53. Lake Sammamish (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Fluke, Weakfish, Winter Flounder)
Lake Sammamish, WashingtonPopular fishing lake in the Puget Sound & Seattle region of Washington.
- Crappie, perch, sunfish, suckers, pikeminnow, rock bass, striped bass, non-channel catfish · Limit: No daily limit · No minimum
54. Lake Sawyer (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Fluke, Weakfish, Winter Flounder)
Lake Sawyer, WashingtonPopular fishing lake in the Puget Sound & Seattle region of Washington.
- Crappie, perch, sunfish, suckers, pikeminnow, rock bass, striped bass, non-channel catfish · Limit: No daily limit · No minimum
Boat Launch: Lake Wilderness Boat Launch →
55. Lake Stevens (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Fluke, Weakfish, Winter Flounder)
Lake Stevens, WashingtonPopular fishing lake in the Puget Sound & Seattle region of Washington.
- Crappie, perch, sunfish, suckers, pikeminnow, rock bass, striped bass, non-channel catfish · Limit: No daily limit · No minimum
56. Lake Sutherland (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Fluke, Weakfish, Winter Flounder)
Lake Sutherland, WashingtonPopular fishing lake in the Puget Sound & Seattle region of Washington.
- Crappie, perch, sunfish, suckers, pikeminnow, rock bass, striped bass, non-channel catfish · Limit: No daily limit · No minimum
57. Lake Tapps (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Fluke, Weakfish, Winter Flounder)
Lake Tapps, WashingtonPopular fishing lake in the Puget Sound & Seattle region of Washington.
- Crappie, perch, sunfish, suckers, pikeminnow, rock bass, striped bass, non-channel catfish · Limit: No daily limit · No minimum
Boat Launch: Tapps Island Boat Launch →
58. Lake Umatilla (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Fluke, Weakfish, Winter Flounder)
Lake Umatilla, WashingtonPopular fishing lake in the Puget Sound & Seattle region of Washington.
- Crappie, perch, sunfish, suckers, pikeminnow, rock bass, striped bass, non-channel catfish · Limit: No daily limit · No minimum
59. Lake Union (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Fluke, Weakfish, Winter Flounder)
Lake Union, WashingtonPopular fishing lake in the Puget Sound & Seattle region of Washington.
- Crappie, perch, sunfish, suckers, pikeminnow, rock bass, striped bass, non-channel catfish · Limit: No daily limit · No minimum
Boat Launch: Sea Scout Base Lake Union →
60. Lake Wallula (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Fluke, Weakfish, Winter Flounder)
Lake Wallula, WashingtonPopular fishing lake in the Puget Sound & Seattle region of Washington.
- Crappie, perch, sunfish, suckers, pikeminnow, rock bass, striped bass, non-channel catfish · Limit: No daily limit · No minimum
61. Lake Wanapum (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Fluke, Weakfish, Winter Flounder)
Lake Wanapum, WashingtonPopular fishing lake in the Puget Sound & Seattle region of Washington.
- Crappie, perch, sunfish, suckers, pikeminnow, rock bass, striped bass, non-channel catfish · Limit: No daily limit · No minimum
Boat Launch: Burke Lake West Boat Ramp →
62. Lake Washington Ship Canal (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Fluke, Weakfish, Winter Flounder)
Lake Washington Ship Canal, WashingtonPopular fishing lake in the Puget Sound & Seattle region of Washington.
- Crappie, perch, sunfish, suckers, pikeminnow, rock bass, striped bass, non-channel catfish · Limit: No daily limit · No minimum
Boat Launch: Lake Union Waterworks →
63. Lake Wenatchee State Park (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Fluke, Weakfish, Winter Flounder)
Lake Wenatchee State Park, WashingtonPopular fishing lake in the Puget Sound & Seattle region of Washington.
- Crappie, perch, sunfish, suckers, pikeminnow, rock bass, striped bass, non-channel catfish · Limit: No daily limit · No minimum
64. Lake Whatcom (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Fluke, Weakfish, Winter Flounder)
Lake Whatcom, WashingtonPopular fishing lake in the Puget Sound & Seattle region of Washington.
- Crappie, perch, sunfish, suckers, pikeminnow, rock bass, striped bass, non-channel catfish · Limit: No daily limit · No minimum
65. Long Lake (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Fluke, Weakfish, Winter Flounder)
Long Lake, WashingtonPopular fishing lake in the Puget Sound & Seattle region of Washington.
- ⚠ This water: Smallmouth bass Year-round No min. size. Daily limit 15. Only 1 over 14" may be retained.
- ⚠ This water: Largemouth bass Year-round No min. size. Daily limit 10. Max. size 12", except 1 over 17" may be retained.
- ⚠ This water: Channel catfish Year-round No min. size. Daily limit 10.
- ⚠ This water: Walleye Year-round No min. size. Daily limit 16. Only 1 over 22" may be retained.
- ⚠ This water: Other game fish Year-round Statewide min. size/daily limit.
- Crappie, perch, sunfish, suckers, pikeminnow, rock bass, striped bass, non-channel catfish · Limit: No daily limit · No minimum
66. Loon Lake (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Fluke, Weakfish, Winter Flounder)
Loon Lake, WashingtonPopular fishing lake in the Puget Sound & Seattle region of Washington.
- ⚠ This water: All game fish 4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31 Statewide min. size/daily limit.
- Crappie, perch, sunfish, suckers, pikeminnow, rock bass, striped bass, non-channel catfish · Limit: No daily limit · No minimum
67. Mason Lake (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Fluke, Weakfish, Winter Flounder)
Mason Lake, WashingtonPopular fishing lake in the Puget Sound & Seattle region of Washington.
- ⚠ This water: Smallmouth bass Year-round No min. size. Daily limit 15. Only 1 over 14" may be retained.
- ⚠ This water: Largemouth bass Year-round No min. size. Daily limit 10. Max. size 12", except 1 over 17" may be retained.
- ⚠ This water: Channel catfish Year-round No min. size. Daily limit 10.
- ⚠ This water: Walleye Year-round No min. size. Daily limit 16. Only 1 over 22" may be retained.
- ⚠ This water: Other game fish Year-round Statewide min. size/daily limit.
- Crappie, perch, sunfish, suckers, pikeminnow, rock bass, striped bass, non-channel catfish · Limit: No daily limit · No minimum
68. Moses Lake (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Fluke, Weakfish, Winter Flounder)
Moses Lake, WashingtonPopular fishing lake in the Puget Sound & Seattle region of Washington.
- ⚠ This water: Bluegill Year-round Min. size 8". Daily limit 5.
- ⚠ This water: Crappie Year-round Min. size 9". Daily limit 10.
- ⚠ This water: Other game fish Year-round Statewide min. size/daily limit.
- ⚠ This water: Carp Year-round No min. size. No daily limit. No license required.
- Crappie, perch, sunfish, suckers, pikeminnow, rock bass, striped bass, non-channel catfish · Limit: No daily limit · No minimum
Boat Launch: Montlake Park Boat Launch →
69. Mowich Lake (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Fluke, Weakfish, Winter Flounder)
Mowich Lake, WashingtonPopular fishing lake in the Puget Sound & Seattle region of Washington.
- Crappie, perch, sunfish, suckers, pikeminnow, rock bass, striped bass, non-channel catfish · Limit: No daily limit · No minimum
70. Omak Lake (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Fluke, Weakfish, Winter Flounder)
Omak Lake, WashingtonPopular fishing lake in the Puget Sound & Seattle region of Washington.
- Crappie, perch, sunfish, suckers, pikeminnow, rock bass, striped bass, non-channel catfish · Limit: No daily limit · No minimum
71. Osoyoos Lake (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Fluke, Weakfish, Winter Flounder)
Osoyoos Lake, WashingtonPopular fishing lake in the Puget Sound & Seattle region of Washington.
- ⚠ This water: All species Columbia River Salmon and Steelhead Endorsement (CRSSE) required (ages 15 and older).
- ⚠ This water: Smallmouth bass Year-round No min. size. Daily limit 15. Only 1 over 14" may be retained.
- ⚠ This water: Largemouth bass Year-round No min. size. Daily limit 10. Max. size 12", except 1 over 17" may be retained.
- ⚠ This water: Channel catfish Year-round No min. size. Daily limit 10.
- ⚠ This water: Walleye Year-round No min. size. Daily limit 16. Only 1 over 22" may be retained.
- ⚠ This water: Other game fish Year-round Statewide min. size/daily limit.
- Crappie, perch, sunfish, suckers, pikeminnow, rock bass, striped bass, non-channel catfish · Limit: No daily limit · No minimum
72. Packwood Lake (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Fluke, Weakfish, Winter Flounder)
Packwood Lake, WashingtonPopular fishing lake in the Puget Sound & Seattle region of Washington.
- ⚠ This water: All species Two-Pole not allowed.
- ⚠ This water: All game fish Year-round Statewide min. size/daily limit.
- Crappie, perch, sunfish, suckers, pikeminnow, rock bass, striped bass, non-channel catfish · Limit: No daily limit · No minimum
Boat Launch: White Pass Boat Launch →
73. Rattlesnake Lake (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Fluke, Weakfish, Winter Flounder)
Rattlesnake Lake, WashingtonPopular fishing lake in the Puget Sound & Seattle region of Washington.
- ⚠ This water: All species Selective gear rules.
- ⚠ This water: Trout Year-round Min. size 14". Daily limit 2.
- ⚠ This water: Other game fish Year-round Statewide min. size/daily limit.
- Crappie, perch, sunfish, suckers, pikeminnow, rock bass, striped bass, non-channel catfish · Limit: No daily limit · No minimum
74. Riffe Lake (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Fluke, Weakfish, Winter Flounder)
Riffe Lake, WashingtonPopular fishing lake in the Puget Sound & Seattle region of Washington.
- ⚠ This water: [from Mossyrock Dam to Lewis County PUD safety signs located approx. 800' below Cowlitz Falls Dam CRC (563)] All species It is permissible to fish up to the base of Swofford Pond Dam.
- ⚠ This water: [from Mossyrock Dam to Lewis County PUD safety signs located approx. 800' below Cowlitz Falls Dam CRC (563)] All game fish Year-round Statewide min. size/daily limit.
- ⚠ This water: [from Mossyrock Dam to Lewis County PUD safety signs located approx. 800' below Cowlitz Falls Dam CRC (563)] Salmon Year-round Landlocked salmon rules.
- ⚠ This water: [from Cowlitz Falls Dam downstream to the Lewis Co. PUD safety signs located about 800' below the dam] All species CLOSED WATERS.
- Crappie, perch, sunfish, suckers, pikeminnow, rock bass, striped bass, non-channel catfish · Limit: No daily limit · No minimum
Boat Launch: Mossyrock Park Boat Ramp →
75. Rock Lake (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Fluke, Weakfish, Winter Flounder)
Rock Lake, WashingtonPopular fishing lake in the Puget Sound & Seattle region of Washington.
- Crappie, perch, sunfish, suckers, pikeminnow, rock bass, striped bass, non-channel catfish · Limit: No daily limit · No minimum
76. Rufus Woods Lake (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Fluke, Weakfish, Winter Flounder)
Rufus Woods Lake, WashingtonPopular fishing lake in the Puget Sound & Seattle region of Washington.
- Crappie, perch, sunfish, suckers, pikeminnow, rock bass, striped bass, non-channel catfish · Limit: No daily limit · No minimum
Boat Launch: Public boat launch (Lake Rufus Woods) →
77. Salmon Lake Dam (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Fluke, Weakfish, Winter Flounder)
Salmon Lake Dam, WashingtonPopular fishing lake in the Puget Sound & Seattle region of Washington.
- Crappie, perch, sunfish, suckers, pikeminnow, rock bass, striped bass, non-channel catfish · Limit: No daily limit · No minimum
Boat Launch: Conconully Lake Boat Launch →
78. Snoqualmie Lake (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Fluke, Weakfish, Winter Flounder)
Snoqualmie Lake, WashingtonPopular fishing lake in the Puget Sound & Seattle region of Washington.
- Crappie, perch, sunfish, suckers, pikeminnow, rock bass, striped bass, non-channel catfish · Limit: No daily limit · No minimum
Boat Launch: Lost Lake Boat Launch →
79. Snow Lake, King County (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Fluke, Weakfish, Winter Flounder)
Snow Lake, King County, WashingtonPopular fishing lake in the Puget Sound & Seattle region of Washington.
- Crappie, perch, sunfish, suckers, pikeminnow, rock bass, striped bass, non-channel catfish · Limit: No daily limit · No minimum
Boat Launch: Lost Lake Boat Launch →
80. Soap Lake (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Fluke, Weakfish, Winter Flounder)
Soap Lake, WashingtonPopular fishing lake in the Puget Sound & Seattle region of Washington.
- Crappie, perch, sunfish, suckers, pikeminnow, rock bass, striped bass, non-channel catfish · Limit: No daily limit · No minimum
81. Spirit Lake (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Fluke, Weakfish, Winter Flounder)
Spirit Lake, WashingtonPopular fishing lake in the Puget Sound & Seattle region of Washington.
- ⚠ This water: All species CLOSED WATERS.
- Crappie, perch, sunfish, suckers, pikeminnow, rock bass, striped bass, non-channel catfish · Limit: No daily limit · No minimum
Boat Launch: Coldwater Lake Boat Ramp →
82. Sprague Lake (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Fluke, Weakfish, Winter Flounder)
Sprague Lake, WashingtonPopular fishing lake in the Puget Sound & Seattle region of Washington.
- Crappie, perch, sunfish, suckers, pikeminnow, rock bass, striped bass, non-channel catfish · Limit: No daily limit · No minimum
83. Summit Lake (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Fluke, Weakfish, Winter Flounder)
Summit Lake, WashingtonPopular fishing lake in the Puget Sound & Seattle region of Washington.
- ⚠ This water: All game fish 4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31 Statewide min. size/daily limit.
- Crappie, perch, sunfish, suckers, pikeminnow, rock bass, striped bass, non-channel catfish · Limit: No daily limit · No minimum
84. Swift Reservoir (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Fluke, Weakfish, Winter Flounder)
Swift Reservoir, WashingtonPopular fishing lake in the Puget Sound & Seattle region of Washington.
- ⚠ This water: [from dam to markers approx. 3/8 mile below Eagle Cliff Bridge] All species Two-Pole not allowed.
- ⚠ This water: [from dam to markers approx. 3/8 mile below Eagle Cliff Bridge] Trout Sat. before Memorial Day-Nov. 30 Min. size 8". Daily limit 10. Release wild trout.
- ⚠ This water: [from dam to markers approx. 3/8 mile below Eagle Cliff Bridge] Steelhead Sat. before Memorial Day-Nov. 30 Release all steelhead.
- ⚠ This water: [from dam to markers approx. 3/8 mile below Eagle Cliff Bridge] Other game fish Sat. before Memorial Day-Nov. 30 Statewide min. size/daily limit.
- ⚠ This water: [from dam to markers approx. 3/8 mile below Eagle Cliff Bridge] Salmon Sat. before Memorial Day-Nov. 30 Min. size 8". Max. size 15". Salmon count toward trout daily limit. No catch record card required.
- ⚠ This water: [from markers approx. 3/8 mile below Eagle Cliff Bridge to bridge] All species Two-Pole not allowed. Selective gear rules, except barbed hooks are allowed.
- ⚠ This water: [from markers approx. 3/8 mile below Eagle Cliff Bridge to bridge] Trout Sat. before Memorial Day-July 15 Min. size 8". Daily limit 10. Release wild trout.
- ⚠ This water: [from markers approx. 3/8 mile below Eagle Cliff Bridge to bridge] Steelhead Sat. before Memorial Day-July 15 Release all steelhead.
- ⚠ This water: [from markers approx. 3/8 mile below Eagle Cliff Bridge to bridge] Other game fish Sat. before Memorial Day-July 15 Statewide min. size/daily limit.
- ⚠ This water: [from markers approx. 3/8 mile below Eagle Cliff Bridge to bridge] Salmon Sat. before Memorial Day-July 15 Min. size 8". Max. size 15". Salmon count toward trout daily limit. No catch record card required.
- ⚠ This water: [from markers approx. 3/8 mile below Eagle Cliff Bridge to bridge] All species Selective gear rules.
- ⚠ This water: [from markers approx. 3/8 mile below Eagle Cliff Bridge to bridge] Trout 4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31 Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.
- ⚠ This water: [from markers approx. 3/8 mile below Eagle Cliff Bridge to bridge] Smallmouth bass 4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31 No min. size. Daily limit 15. Only 1 over 14" may be retained.
- ⚠ This water: [from markers approx. 3/8 mile below Eagle Cliff Bridge to bridge] Largemouth bass 4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31 No min. size. Daily limit 10. Max. size 12", except 1 over 17" may be retained.
- ⚠ This water: [from markers approx. 3/8 mile below Eagle Cliff Bridge to bridge] Channel catfish 4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31 No min. size. Daily limit 10.
- ⚠ This water: [from markers approx. 3/8 mile below Eagle Cliff Bridge to bridge] Walleye 4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31 No min. size. Daily limit 16. Only 1 over 22" may be retained.
- ⚠ This water: [from markers approx. 3/8 mile below Eagle Cliff Bridge to bridge] Other game fish 4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31 Statewide min. size/daily limit.
- Crappie, perch, sunfish, suckers, pikeminnow, rock bass, striped bass, non-channel catfish · Limit: No daily limit · No minimum
85. Twin Lakes (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Fluke, Weakfish, Winter Flounder)
Twin Lakes, WashingtonPopular fishing lake in the Puget Sound & Seattle region of Washington.
- ⚠ This water: [and tributaries and outlet stream to junction with the Napeequa River] All species CLOSED WATERS.
- Crappie, perch, sunfish, suckers, pikeminnow, rock bass, striped bass, non-channel catfish · Limit: No daily limit · No minimum
86. Vancouver Lake (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Fluke, Weakfish, Winter Flounder)
Vancouver Lake, WashingtonPopular fishing lake in the Puget Sound & Seattle region of Washington.
- ⚠ This water: All species Two-Pole not allowed. Chumming permitted.
- ⚠ This water: Trout Year-round Min. size 14". Daily limit 2.
- ⚠ This water: Smallmouth bass Year-round No min. size. Daily limit 15. Only 1 over 14" may be retained.
- ⚠ This water: Largemouth bass Year-round No min. size. Daily limit 10. Max. size 12", except 1 over 17" may be retained.
- ⚠ This water: Channel catfish Year-round No min. size. Daily limit 10.
- ⚠ This water: Walleye Year-round No min. size. Daily limit 16. Only 1 over 22" may be retained.
- ⚠ This water: Other game fish Year-round Statewide min. size/daily limit.
- ⚠ This water: Carp Year-round No min. size. No daily limit. A fishing license is not required to fish for and retain common carp in Vancouver Lake.
- Crappie, perch, sunfish, suckers, pikeminnow, rock bass, striped bass, non-channel catfish · Limit: No daily limit · No minimum
87. Walupt Lake (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Fluke, Weakfish, Winter Flounder)
Walupt Lake, WashingtonPopular fishing lake in the Puget Sound & Seattle region of Washington.
- ⚠ This water: All species Two-Pole not allowed.
- ⚠ This water: All game fish Year-round Statewide min. size/daily limit.
- Crappie, perch, sunfish, suckers, pikeminnow, rock bass, striped bass, non-channel catfish · Limit: No daily limit · No minimum
88. Yale Lake (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Fluke, Weakfish, Winter Flounder)
Yale Lake, WashingtonPopular fishing lake in the Puget Sound & Seattle region of Washington.
- Crappie, perch, sunfish, suckers, pikeminnow, rock bass, striped bass, non-channel catfish · Limit: No daily limit · No minimum
89. reservoirs (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Fluke, Weakfish, Winter Flounder)
reservoirs, WashingtonPopular fishing lake in the Puget Sound & Seattle region of Washington.
- Crappie, perch, sunfish, suckers, pikeminnow, rock bass, striped bass, non-channel catfish · Limit: No daily limit · No minimum
Fishing Tips for the Puget Sound & Seattle
- Get a licence — All anglers need a valid state fishing licence — check your state's wildlife agency site.
- Check the weather & water conditions — always check forecasts and wind before heading out, especially on big water.
- Know the regulations — size and catch limits vary by water body in Washington; check the local regulations first.
- Best times — early morning and late evening are prime. Many Puget Sound & Seattle waters fish best in spring and fall.
- Use the right gear — match your rod, line, and tackle to the species you're chasing and the water you're fishing.
More Regions in Washington
- Columbia River & Central
- Eastern WA & Spokane
- North Cascades & Mountains
- Olympic Peninsula & Coast
- South Central WA & Tri-Cities
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