Fishing in Olympia, WA

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Olympia, Washington?

Anglers in Olympia , WA recommend these top fishing spots: Puget Sound , Black Lake , Lake Saint Clair , Long Lake , Deep Lake .

Q: 🐟 What fish can you catch in Olympia?

Most commonly caught species around Olympia , WA : Largemouth bass - 7,958 reported catches Rainbow trout - 3,760 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 1,504 reported catches Rock bass - 1,029 reported catches Bluegill - 860 reported catches .

Q: 📢 What are the latest Olympia fishing reports?

The latest Olympia , WA fishing reports are: @adam.fite reported a nice Largemouth bass . @jackzurfluh reported a nice Bluegill at Clear Lake . @BigB12 reported a nice Bluegill . @BigB12 reported a nice Redear sunfish . @Dc.fish reported a nice Cutbow . .

Q: 📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Olympia?

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Washington, United States

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Top fish species in Olympia

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Largemouth bass

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Bluegill

Clear Lake

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Bluegill

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Redear sunfish

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Cutbow

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Smallmouth bass

Lake Steilacoom

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Largemouth bass

Lake Steilacoom

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Largemouth bass

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Smallmouth bass

American Lake

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Largemouth bass

Tule Lake

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Fishing regulations in Olympia

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Washington can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Largemouth bass as of August 1st, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Largemouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

Memorable

1 > 17

Max size

12"

Measurement

Total Length

Restrictions & requirements

Additional information

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. No size restriction/daily limit in rivers, streams, and beaver ponds.For more information please see State of Washington Fishing Regulations

Edibility

Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe

Synonyms

Micropterus nigricans

Location specific information

DESCHUTES RIVERfrom Old Hwy. 99 Bridge upstream CRC (728)All speciesSelective gear rules.TroutYear-roundStatewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.Other game fishYear-roundStatewide min. size/daily limit.SalmonYear-roundMin. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adults. Release coho.MCALLISTER CREEKCRC (770)TroutSat. before Memorial Day-Nov. 15Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.Other game fishSat. before Memorial Day-Nov. 15Statewide min. size/daily limit.SalmonJuly 1-Nov. 15Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adults. Release chum, wild coho, and wild Chinook.MCLANE CREEKfrom mouth (a line 100' upstream of and parallel to the south bridge on Hwy. 101) upstreamAll speciesNight closure. Selective gear rules.TroutSat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.Other game fishSat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.PERRY CREEKfrom mouth to fallsAll speciesSelective gear rules.TroutSat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.Other game fishSat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.WOODARD CREEKAll speciesSelective gear rules.TroutSat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: min. size 14".Other game fishSat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.WOODLAND CREEKAll speciesSelective gear rules.TroutSat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.Other game fishSat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.BLACK LAKECrappieYear-roundMin. size 9". Daily limit 10.Other game fishYear-roundStatewide min. size/daily limit.CAPITOL LAKEAll speciesCLOSED WATERS.CLEAR LAKEAll game fish4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.HICKS LAKEAll game fish4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.LOIS LAKESmallmouth bassYear-roundNo min. size. Daily limit 15. Only 1 over 14" may be retained.Largemouth bassYear-roundNo min. size. Daily limit 10. Max. size 12", except 1 over 17" may be retained.Channel catfishYear-roundNo min. size. Daily limit 10.WalleyeYear-roundNo min. size. Daily limit 16. Only 1 over 22" may be retained.Other game fishYear-roundStatewide min. size/daily limit.LONG'S PONDAll speciesTwo-Pole not allowed. Open for juvenile anglers, senior anglers and anglers with a disability who possess a designated harvester companion card only.All game fishYear-roundStatewide min. size/daily limit.MUNN LAKEAll speciesSelective gear rules. Two-Pole not allowed. Internal combustion motors prohibited.All game fishYear-roundCatch-and-release.SUMMIT LAKEAll game fish4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.SUSAN LAKEAll speciesSelective gear rules.All game fishYear-roundCatch-and-release.BLACK RIVERfrom mouth to bridge on 128th Ave. SW (west of Littlerock) CRC (706)All speciesAnti-snagging rule. Night closure. Barbless hooks required.TroutSat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: min. size 14".Other game fishSat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.SalmonOct. 1-Nov. 30Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adults. Release adult Chinook.Dec. 1-Dec. 31Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 1 adult. Release Chinook.KENNEDY CREEKfrom Hwy. 101 Bridge upstream CRC (754)All game fishSat. before Memorial Day-Sept. 30Selective gear rules.TroutSat. before Memorial Day-Sept. 30Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.Other game fishSat. before Memorial Day-Sept. 30Statewide min. size/daily limit.SCHNEIDER CREEKfrom mouth to fallsAll speciesSelective gear rules.TroutSat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.Other game fishSat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.NISQUALLY RIVERfrom mouth to the military tank crossing bridge (located 1 mile upstream of mouth of Muck Creek) CRC (786)All speciesNight closure. Barbless hooks required. Anti-snagging rule.Aug. 6-Aug. 30CLOSED to all fishing Sundays, Mondays, and Tuesdays; and Aug. 31.Sept. 3-Nov. 15CLOSED to all fishing Sundays and Mondays.TroutJuly 1-Nov. 15Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.Other game fishJuly 1-Nov. 15Statewide min. size/daily limit.SalmonJuly 1-Nov. 15Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adults. Release wild Chinook, wild coho, and chum.from the military tank crossing bridge (located 1 mile upstream of mouth of Muck Creek, river mile 12) to 400' below LaGrande Powerhouse CRC (786)All speciesSelective gear rules.TroutJuly 1-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.Other game fishJuly 1-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.SKOOKUMCHUCK RIVERfrom mouth to 100' below outlet of TransAlta WDFW steelhead rearing pond located at the base of Skookumchuck Dam CRC (333)All speciesAug. 16-Nov. 30Night closure. Single-point barbless hooks required.TroutSat. before Memorial Day-Apr. 30Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: min. size 14".Other game fishSat. before Memorial Day-Apr. 30Statewide min. size/daily limit.SalmonOct. 16-Nov. 30Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adults. Release adult Chinook.Dec. 1-Dec. 31Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 1 adult. Release Chinook.

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FAQ about Olympia fishing

🎣 Where to fish in Olympia, Washington?

Anglers in Olympia, WA recommend these top fishing spots: Puget Sound, Black Lake, Lake Saint Clair, Long Lake, and Deep Lake.

🐟 What fish can you catch in Olympia?

Most commonly caught species around Olympia, WA:

Largemouth bass - 7,958 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 3,760 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 1,504 reported catches
Rock bass - 1,029 reported catches
Bluegill - 860 reported catches

📢 What are the latest Olympia fishing reports?

The latest Olympia, WA fishing reports are:

@adam.fite reported a nice Largemouth bass.
@jackzurfluh reported a nice Bluegill at Clear Lake.
@BigB12 reported a nice Bluegill.
@BigB12 reported a nice Redear sunfish.
@Dc.fish reported a nice Cutbow.

📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Olympia?

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Olympia, WA. We give you weather trends and help you find the perfect window to catch your next personal best. With Fishbrain Pro, you will get the following capabilities: