Fishing in Sedro-Woolley, WA

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Sedro-Woolley, Washington?

Anglers in Sedro-Woolley , WA recommend these top fishing spots: Lake Whatcom , Lake Samish , Skagit River , Clear Lake , Lake Sixteen .

Q: 🐟 What fish can you catch in Sedro-Woolley?

Most commonly caught species around Sedro-Woolley , WA : Largemouth bass - 3,623 reported catches Rainbow trout - 1,773 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 1,580 reported catches Yellow perch - 488 reported catches Bluegill - 314 reported catches .

Q: 📢 What are the latest Sedro-Woolley fishing reports?

The latest Sedro-Woolley , WA fishing reports are: @troutyummy reported a nice Largemouth bass at Clear Lake . @NitroFisherman92 reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Lake Samish . @troutyummy reported a nice Largemouth bass at Clear Lake . @Phish_Tales96 reported a nice Rainbow trout at Lake Goodwin . @hadleynoah reported a nice Largemouth bass at Cranberry Lake . .

Q: 📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Sedro-Woolley?

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Top fish species in Sedro-Woolley

Latest Sedro-Woolley fishing reports

Largemouth bass

Clear Lake

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Smallmouth bass

Lake Samish

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Largemouth bass

Clear Lake

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Rainbow trout

Lake Goodwin

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Largemouth bass

Cranberry Lake

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Rainbow trout

Lake Goodwin

length · weight

Smallmouth bass

12 in · 1 lb 2 oz

Smallmouth bass

Whatcom Creek

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Largemouth bass

Lake Cavanaugh

7 in · 2 oz

Smallmouth bass

Lake Samish

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Fishing regulations in Sedro-Woolley

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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 July 25th, 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

CASCADE RIVERfrom mouth to Rockport-Cascade Rd. Bridge CRC (826)All speciesJune 1-July 15Night closure. Anti-snagging rule.July 1-July 15Closed to all fishing Sundays, Mondays, and Tuesdays.Sept. 16-Sept. 30Night closure. Barbless hooks required. Bait prohibited. Anti-snagging rule. Closed to all fishing Sundays, Mondays, and Tuesdays.Oct. 1-Oct. 31Anti-snagging rule. Night closure. Closed to all fishing Sundays, Mondays, and Tuesdays.Dolly varden/ bull troutJuly 1-July 15Min. size 20". May be retained as part of trout daily limit.Sept. 16-Oct. 31Min. size 20". May be retained as part of trout daily limit.Dec. 1-Jan. 31Min. size 20". May be retained as part of trout daily limit.Other troutJuly 1-July 15Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: min. size 14".Sept. 16-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: min. size 14".Dec. 1-Jan. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: min. size 14".Other game fishJuly 1-July 15Statewide min. size/daily limit.Sept. 16-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.Dec. 1-Jan. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.SalmonJuly 1-July 15Min. size 12". Daily limit 4 including no more than 2 adults. Release all salmon other than hatchery Chinook.Sept. 16-Oct. 31Min. size 12". Daily limit 4. Release all salmon other than coho.from Rockport-Cascade Rd. Bridge upstream CRC (826)All speciesSelective gear rules.Steelhead (hatchery)June 1-Jan. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.Other game fishJune 1-Jan. 31Catch-and-release.FINNEY CREEKfrom mouth to USFS 17 Rd. BridgeAll speciesCLOSED WATERS.FISHER CREEK SLOUGH(Hill Ditch) mouth to I-5 BridgeTroutSat. 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.RUBY CREEK TRIBUTARIESAll game fishJuly 1-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.SAMISH RIVERfrom the mouth (Bayview-Edison Rd.) to Thomas Rd. Bridge CRC (816)All speciesAug. 1-Sept. 13Night closure. Only 1 single-point hook allowed.Oct. 1-Nov. 30Night closure. Only 1 single-point hook allowed.TroutSat. before Memorial Day-Sept. 13Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: min. size 14".Oct. 1-Nov. 30Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: min. size 14".Other game fishSat. before Memorial Day-Sept. 13Statewide min. size/daily limit.Oct. 1-Nov. 30Statewide min. size/daily limit.SalmonAug. 1-Sept. 13Min. size 12". Daily limit 2. Stationary gear restriction. Only fish hooked inside the mouth may be retained. Release chum, pink, and wild coho.from the Thomas Rd. Bridge to I-5 Bridge CRC (816)All speciesOct. 1-Nov. 30Night closure. Only 1 single-point hook allowed.TroutSat. before Memorial Day-July 31Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: min. size 14".Oct. 1-Nov. 30Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: min. size 14".Other game fishSat. before Memorial Day-July 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.Oct. 1-Nov. 30Statewide min. size/daily limit.from I-5 Bridge to Old Hwy. 99 Bridge CRC (816)All speciesSelective gear rules.TroutSat. before Memorial Day-July 31Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: min. size 14".Other game fishSat. before Memorial Day-July 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.from Old Hwy. 99 Bridge to WDFW Samish hatchery rackAll speciesCLOSED WATERS.from WDFW hatchery rack to Hickson Bridge CRC (816)All speciesSelective gear rules.TroutSat. before Memorial Day-Nov. 30Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: min. size 14".Other game fishSat. before Memorial Day-Nov. 30Statewide min. size/daily limit.SKAGIT RIVERfrom the mouth (a line projected from the terminus of the jetty with McGlinn Island to the white monument on the easterly end of Ika Island, then to a white monument on the westerly end of Craft Island, then to a white monument near the corner of the levee on the westerly side of Dry Slough, and then to a white monument on the easterly side of Tom Moore Slough) to Hwy. 536 at Mt. Vernon (Memorial Hwy. Bridge) CRC (830)All speciesMar. 1-Aug. 13Selective gear rules. Except: Anglers fishing for sturgeon must use bait. Anglers may not use hooks that measure greater than 1/2" from point to shank, except anglers fishing for sturgeon may use single-point barbless hooks of any size.Aug. 14-Oct. 31Night closure.Dolly varden/ bull troutMar. 1-Jan. 31Min. size 20". May be retained as part of trout daily limit.Other troutMar. 1-Jan. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: min. size 14".Other game fishMar. 1-Jan. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.SalmonAug. 14-Aug. 31Min. size 12". Daily limit 2. Release all salmon other than pink.Sept. 1-Oct. 31Min. size 12". Daily limit 2. Release Chinook, chum, and wild coho.from Hwy. 536 at Mt. Vernon (Memorial Hwy. Bridge) to mouth of Gilligan Creek CRC (830)All speciesJune 1-Aug. 13Selective gear rules. Except: Anglers fishing for sturgeon must use bait. Anglers may not use hooks that measure greater than 1/2" from point to shank, except anglers fishing for sturgeon may use single-point barbless hooks of any size.June 16-July 15Night closure.Aug. 14-Oct. 31Night closure.Dolly varden/ bull troutJune 1-Jan. 31Min. size 20". May be retained as part of trout daily limit.Other troutJune 1-Jan. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: min. size 14".Other game fishJune 1-Jan. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.SalmonJuly 1-July 15Min. size 12". Daily limit 3. Release all salmon other than sockeye.Aug. 14-Aug. 31Min. size 12". Daily limit 2. Release all salmon other than pink.Sept. 1-Oct. 31Min. size 12". Daily limit 2. Release Chinook, chum, and wild coho.from mouth of Gilligan Creek to the Dalles Bridge at Concrete CRC (830)All speciesJune 1-Aug. 31Night closure. Selective gear rules. It is unlawful to use hooks other than those measuring 1/2" or less from point to shank.Sept. 1-Sept. 30Bait prohibited. Single-point barbless hooks required. Night closure.Oct. 1-Oct. 31Night closure.Dolly varden/ bull troutJune 1-Jan. 31Min. size 20". May be retained as part of trout daily limit.Other troutJune 1-Jan. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: min. size 14".Other game fishJune 1-Jan. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.SalmonJune 16-July 15Min. size 12". Daily limit 3. Release all salmon other than sockeye.Sept. 1-Oct. 31Min. size 12". Daily limit 2. Release Chinook, chum, and wild coho.from the Dalles Bridge at Concrete to 200' below the mouth of Baker River CRC (830)All speciesJune 1-Sept. 15Selective gear rules. Night closure. It is unlawful to use hooks other than those measuring 1/2" or less from point to shank.Sept. 16-Sept. 30Single-point barbless hooks required. Bait prohibited. Night closure.Oct. 1-Oct. 31Night closure.Dolly varden/ bull troutJune 1-Jan. 31Min. size 20". May be retained as part of trout daily limit.Other game fishJune 1-Jan. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.SalmonSept. 16-Oct. 31Min. size 12". Daily limit 2. Release Chinook, chum, and wild coho.between a line projected across the thread of the river 200' above the east bank of the Baker River and a line projected across the thread of the river 200' below the west bank of the Baker River CRC (830)All speciesJune 1-Sept. 15CLOSED WATERS.Sept. 16-Sept. 30Night closure. Single-point barbless hooks. Bait prohibited.Oct. 1-Oct. 31Night closure.Dolly varden/ bull troutSept. 16-Jan. 31Min. size 20". May be retained as part of trout daily limit.Other troutSept. 16-Jan. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: min. size 14".Other game fishSept. 16-Jan. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.SalmonSept. 16-Oct. 31Min. size 12". Daily limit 2. Release Chinook, chum, and wild coho.from a point 200' upstream of the mouth of the Baker River to the Hwy. 530 Bridge at Rockport CRC (830)All speciesJune 1-Sept. 15Night closure. Selective gear rules. Anglers may not use hooks that measure greater than 1/2" from point to shank.Sept. 16-Sept. 30Night closure. Single-point barbless hooks. Bait prohibited.Oct. 1-Oct. 31Night closure.Dolly varden/ bull troutJune 1-Jan. 31Min. size 20". May be retained as part of trout daily limit.Other troutJune 1-Jan. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: min. size 14".Other game fishJune 1-Jan. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.SalmonSept. 16-Oct. 31Min. size 12". Daily limit 2. Release Chinook, chum, and wild coho.from Hwy. 530 Bridge at Rockport to Cascade River Rd. (Marblemount Bridge). CRC (830)All speciesJune 1-July 15Anti-snagging rule. Night closure.July 16-Sept. 15Selective gear rules. Night closure. Anglers may not use hooks that measure greater than 1/2" from point to shank.Sept. 16-Sept. 30Single-point barbless hooks required. Night closure. Bait prohibited.Oct. 1-Oct. 31Night closure.All game fishJune 1-Jan. 31Statewide min. size/daily lim(Ciot.n tinued on next page)SalmonJuly 1-July 15Min. size 12". Daily limit 4 including no more than 2 adults. Release all salmon other than hatchery Chinook.Sept. 16-Oct. 31Min. size 12". Daily limit 2. Release Chinook, chum, and wild coho.from Cascade River Rd. (Marblemount Bridge) to Gorge powerhouse at Newhalem CRC (830)All speciesInternal combustion motors prohibited. Selective gear rules.All game fishJune 1-Jan. 31Catch-and-release. Except: 2 hatchery steelhead may be retained.BEAVER 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.BIG 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.SalmonYear-roundLandlocked salmon rules.CAMPBELL LAKEGrass carpYear-roundNo min. size. No daily limit. May also be taken by bow-and-arrow.Other game fishYear-roundStatewide min. size/daily limit.CAVANAUGH LAKEAll speciesChumming permitted.All game fishYear-roundStatewide min. size/daily limit.CLEAR 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.COUNTY LINE PONDSAll speciesCLOSED WATERS.ERIE LAKEAll game fish4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.GRANDY 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.GRANITE LAKESnear MarblemountAll speciesTwo-Pole not allowed.GraylingYear-roundCatch-and-release.Other game fishYear-roundStatewide min. size/daily limit.HEART LAKEOn Fidalgo Island, near AnacortesAll game fish4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.MCMURRAY LAKESmallmouth bass4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31No min. size. Daily limit 15. Only 1 over 14" may be retained.Largemouth bass4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31No min. size. Daily limit 10. Max. size 12", except 1 over 17" may be retained.Channel catfish4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31No min. size. Daily limit 10.Walleye4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31No min. size. Daily limit 16. Only 1 over 22" may be retained.Other game fish4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.Salmon4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31Landlocked salmon rules.NORTHERN STATE HOSPITAL PONDAll speciesJuvenile anglers only (under 15 years old). Two-Pole not allowed.All game fishYear-roundStatewide min. size/daily limit.PASS LAKEAll speciesMotors prohibited. Fly fishing only.All game fishYear-roundStatewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Release all trout.SIXTEEN LAKEAll game fish4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.VOGLER LAKEAll speciesTwo-Pole not allowed. Fly fishing only.All game fishYear-roundCatch-and-release.BAKER RIVERfrom mouth to the lower Baker DamAll speciesCLOSED WATERS.SHANNON, LAKEAll speciesChumming permitted.Kokanee4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31Min. size 8". Daily limit 10.Other game fish4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.SAUK RIVERfrom mouth to Darrington Bridge (Sauk Prairie Rd. Bridge) CRC (828)All speciesSelective gear rules. Internal combustion motors prohibited.All game fishJune 1-Jan. 31Catch-and-release. Except: 2 hatchery steelhead may be retained.from Darrington Bridge (Sauk Prairie Rd. Bridge) to White Chuck River CRC (828)All speciesSelective gear rules.All game fishJune 1-Jan. 31Catch-and-release. Except: 2 hatchery steelhead may be retained.from the White Chuck River upstream, including the North Fork to North Forks Falls and the South Fork to Elliot Creek CRC (828)All speciesSelective gear rules.All game fishJune 1-Oct. 31Catch-and-release. Except: 2 hatchery steelhead may be retained.SUIATTLE RIVERCRC (832)All speciesSelective gear rules.Dolly varden/ bull troutSat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31Min. size 20". May be retained as part of trout daily limit.Other troutSat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.Other game fishSat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.

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48°30′40.3″N 122°13′55.6″W

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FAQ about Sedro-Woolley fishing

🎣 Where to fish in Sedro-Woolley, Washington?

Anglers in Sedro-Woolley, WA recommend these top fishing spots: Lake Whatcom, Lake Samish, Skagit River, Clear Lake, and Lake Sixteen.

🐟 What fish can you catch in Sedro-Woolley?

Most commonly caught species around Sedro-Woolley, WA:

Largemouth bass - 3,623 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 1,773 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 1,580 reported catches
Yellow perch - 488 reported catches
Bluegill - 314 reported catches

📢 What are the latest Sedro-Woolley fishing reports?

The latest Sedro-Woolley, WA fishing reports are:

@troutyummy reported a nice Largemouth bass at Clear Lake.
@NitroFisherman92 reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Lake Samish.
@troutyummy reported a nice Largemouth bass at Clear Lake.
@Phish_Tales96 reported a nice Rainbow trout at Lake Goodwin.
@hadleynoah reported a nice Largemouth bass at Cranberry Lake.

📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Sedro-Woolley?

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