Washington · USA
Lake Chelan
- Region
- Washington, USA
- Regulation zone
- Washington statewide regulations
Species in Lake Chelan
- Bridgelip Sucker
Burbot
Chinook Salmon- Chiselmouth
Kokanee
Lake Trout
Largemouth Bass
Largescale Sucker
Northern Pikeminnow
Peamouth
Pygmy Whitefish
Rainbow Trout- Signal Crayfish
Smallmouth Bass
Tench
Threespine Stickleback- Westslope Cutthroat Trout
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Seasons & limits — Washington statewide regulations
| Species | Season | Limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Largemouth Bass | Year-round in lakes, ponds and reservoirs unless otherwise listed | No min. size in lakes, ponds, and reservoirs. Only largemouth bass less than 12" may be retained, except 1 over 17" may be retained. Daily limit 5. | — |
| Smallmouth Bass | Year-round in lakes, ponds and reservoirs unless otherwise listed | No min. size in lakes, ponds, and reservoirs. Only 1 smallmouth bass over 14" may be retained. Daily limit 10. | — |
| Burbot (Freshwater Ling) | Year-round in lakes, ponds and reservoirs unless otherwise listed | No min. size. Daily limit 5. | — |
| Crappie, Northern Pikeminnow, Peamouth Chub, Perch, Suckers, Sunfish, Catfish (except Channel), Rock Bass, Striped Bass | Year-round in lakes, ponds and reservoirs unless otherwise listed | No min. size. No daily limit. | — |
| Kokanee | Year-round in lakes, ponds and reservoirs unless otherwise listed | No min. size. Daily limit 10. | — |
| Whitefish | Year-round in lakes, ponds and reservoirs unless otherwise listed | No min. size. Daily limit 15. | — |
| Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout, Golden Trout, Tiger Trout, and Grayling | Year-round in lakes, ponds and reservoirs unless otherwise listed | In lakes, ponds, and reservoirs: No min. size. Daily limit 5. Combined daily limit for an angler fishing both rivers and lakes on the same day is 5 trout, no more than 2 from rivers. | — |
| Lake Trout | Year-round in lakes, ponds and reservoirs unless otherwise listed | No min. size. No daily limit. | — |
| Northern Pike | Year-round in lakes, ponds and reservoirs unless otherwise listed | No min. size. No daily limit. No possession limit. Must be dead before being removed from the riparian area. | — |
Always confirm regulations with the official state regulations before fishing — rules change, and waterbody-specific exceptions apply.
Waterbody-specific rules
- Trout: Year-round — Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Release wild cutthroat trout.
- Other game fish: Year-round — Statewide min. size/daily limit.
- Salmon: Year-round — Min. size 15". Daily limit 1. No catch record card required.
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Species: Washington state fisheries lake records, via the Bump Board dataset.