Washington · USA
Lake Whatcom
- Region
- Washington, USA
- Regulation zone
- Washington statewide regulations
Species in Lake Whatcom
Brown Bullhead- Coastal Cutthroat Trout
Kokanee
Largemouth Bass
Peamouth
Pumpkinseed Sunfish
Smallmouth Bass
Yellow Perch
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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. | — |
| 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. | — |
Always confirm regulations with the official state regulations before fishing — rules change, and waterbody-specific exceptions apply.
Waterbody-specific rules
- All species — CLOSED WATERS.
- All species — Two-Pole not allowed.
- Trout: 4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31 — Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Release cutthroat trout.
- Other game fish: 4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31 — Statewide min. size/daily limit.
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Species: Washington state fisheries lake records, via the Bump Board dataset.