Washington · USA
Vancouver Lake
- Region
- Washington, USA
- Regulation zone
- Washington statewide regulations
Species in Vancouver Lake
American Shad
Black Crappie
Bluegill
Brown Bullhead
Channel Catfish- Chiselmouth
Coho Salmon
Common Carp
Largemouth Bass
Northern Pikeminnow
Peamouth
Pumpkinseed Sunfish
Rainbow Trout
Warmouth
White Crappie
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. | — |
| Channel Catfish | Year-round in lakes, ponds and reservoirs unless otherwise listed | No min. size in lakes, ponds, and reservoirs. 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. | — |
| 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. | — |
| Common Carp | Open only during open game fish or salmon seasons | No min. size. No daily limit. No possession limit. May also be taken by spear or bow-and-arrow. | — |
| 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
- All species — Two-Pole not allowed. Chumming permitted.
- Trout: Year-round — Min. size 14". Daily limit 2.
- Smallmouth bass: Year-round — No min. size. Daily limit 15. Only 1 over 14" may be retained.
- Largemouth bass: Year-round — No min. size. Daily limit 10. Max. size 12", except 1 over 17" may be retained.
- Channel catfish: Year-round — No min. size. Daily limit 10.
- Walleye: Year-round — No min. size. Daily limit 16. Only 1 over 22" may be retained.
- Other game fish: Year-round — Statewide min. size/daily limit.
- 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.
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Species: Washington state fisheries lake records, via the Bump Board dataset.