Fishing in South Cle Elum, WA
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Rainbow trout
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Westlope cutthroat trout
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Check out the best fishing spots in and around South Cle Elum, Washington. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 610 catches for Rainbow trout, 363 catches for Largemouth bass, and 79 catches for Brook trout.
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Fishing regulations in South Cle Elum
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 Rainbow trout as of July 26th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
Rainbow trout
Seasons
Open
Bag limit
2
Min size
8"
Measurement
Total Length
Aggregate
2
Restrictions & requirements
Additional information
The combined daily limit for an angler that fishes in both rivers and lakes on the same day is 5 trout, no more than 2 may be from rivers.Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout, Golden Trout, Tiger Trout, and Grayling:In rivers, streams, and beaver ponds: Min. size 8". Daily limit 2.In lakes, ponds, and reservoirs: No min. size.Daily limit 5.When fishing with bait, all trout that are lawful to possess and are equal to or greater than the minimum size are counted as part of the daily limit whether kept or released.For more information please see State of Washington Fishing Regulations
Edibility
Excellent
Synonyms
Oncorhynchus mykiss
Location specific information
BOX CANYON CREEKfrom mouth upstream approx. 2 miles to the 20' high waterfall, including that por- tion of the creek that flows through the dry lake bedAll speciesCLOSED WATERS.CLE ELUM RIVERfrom mouth to Cle Elum DamAll speciesIt is permissible to fish up to the base of Cle Elum Dam.Mar. 1-Nov. 30Selective gear rules.Dec. 1-Last Day of Feb.Selective gear rules except whitefish gear may be used.TroutYear-roundStatewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Release rainbow trout and cutthroat trout.Other game fishYear-roundStatewide min. size/daily limit.above Cle Elum Lake to outlet of Hyas LakeAll speciesSelective gear rules.All game fishSat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.COOPER RIVERfrom mouth to Cooper LakeAll speciesSelective gear rules.All game fishSat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.DE ROUX CREEKfrom mouth to the USFS trail 1392 (De Roux Creek Trail)All speciesCLOSED WATERS.DOMERIE CREEKAll speciesSelective gear rules.All game fishSat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.GOLD CREEKincluding that portion that flows through the dry Keechelus Reservoir lakebedAll speciesCLOSED WATERS.GOLD CREEK OUTLET CHANNELfrom mouth to Gold Creek PondAll speciesCLOSED WATERS.KACHESS RIVERfrom mouth to Kachess DamAll speciesSelective gear rules.Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31It is permissible to fish up to the base of Kachess Dam.All game fishSat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.from Kachess Lake (Reservoir) upstream to the waterfall approx. 1/2 mile above Mineral CreekAll speciesCLOSED WATERS.MANASTASH CREEKAll speciesSelective gear rules.All game fishSat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.MERCER CREEKAll speciesSelective gear rules.All game fishSat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.MINERAL CREEKfrom mouth to the wilderness boundaryAll speciesCLOSED WATERS.NANEUM CREEKand tributariesAll speciesSelective gear rules.All game fishSat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.SWAUK CREEK AND TRIBUTARIESAll speciesSelective gear rules.All game fishSat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.TANEUM CREEK AND TRIBUTARIESAll speciesSelective gear rules.All game fishSat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.TEANAWAY RIVERand tributaries except North ForkAll speciesSelective gear rules.All game fishSat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.TEANAWAY RIVER, NORTH FORKmainstem and all tributaries from the mouth to Beverly Creek including Beverly CreekAll speciesSelective gear rules.TroutSat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31Catch-and-release.Other game fishSat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.from Beverly Creek to the waterfall at the end of USFS Rd. 9737All speciesCLOSED WATERS.WILSON CREEKfrom BNSF RR Bridge upstreamAll speciesSelective gear rules.All game fishSat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.CLE ELUM LAKE(Reservoir)KokaneeYear-roundMin. size 9". Max. size 15". Daily limit 5.Other game fishYear-roundStatewide min. size/daily limit.EASTON LAKEAll speciesSelective gear rules.TroutSat. before Memorial Day- Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Release rainbow trout and cutthroat trout.Other game fishSat. before Memorial Day- Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.FIORITO LAKESAll speciesInternal combustion motors prohibited.All game fishYear-roundStatewide min. size/daily limit.GOLD CREEK PONDincluding outlet channelAll speciesCLOSED WATERS.KACHESS LAKEReservoirAll speciesChumming permitted. Two-Pole not allowed.TroutYear-roundMin. size 14". Daily limit 2.Other game fishYear-roundStatewide min. size/daily limit.KEECHELUS LAKEReservoirAll speciesTwo-Pole not allowed. Chumming permitted.TroutYear-roundMin. size 14". Daily limit 2.Other game fishYear-roundStatewide min. size/daily limit.KIWANIS PONDAll speciesOpen for juvenile anglers, senior anglers and anglers with a disability who possess a designated harvester companion card only. Two-Pole not allowed.All game fishYear-roundStatewide min. size/daily limit.LOST LAKE(Snoqualmie Pass area)Rainbow troutYear-roundMin. size 14". Daily limit 2.Other game fishYear-roundStatewide min. size/daily limit.MATTOON LAKEAll speciesInternal combustion motors prohibited.All game fishYear-roundStatewide min. size/daily limit.MCCABE PONDAll speciesMotors prohibited.All game fishYear-roundStatewide min. size/daily limit.NANEUM PONDAll speciesOpen for juvenile anglers, senior anglers and anglers with a disability who possess a designated harvester companion card only. Two-Pole not allowed.All game fishYear-roundStatewide min. size/daily limit.TUCQUALA LAKETroutSat. before Memorial Day- Oct. 31Min. size 8". Daily limit 2.Other game fishSat. before Memorial Day- Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.UMTANUM CREEKAll speciesSelective gear rules.All game fishSat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.WENAS CREEKfrom mouth to Wenas Lake and all tributariesAll speciesSelective gear rules.All game fishSat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.
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FAQ about South Cle Elum fishing
🎣 Where to fish in South Cle Elum, Washington?
Anglers in South Cle Elum, WA recommend these top fishing spots: Yakima River, Lavender Lake, Cle Elum River, Kachess Lake, and Little Naches River.
🐟 What fish can you catch in South Cle Elum?
Most commonly caught species around South Cle Elum, WA:
- Rainbow trout - 610 reported catches
- Largemouth bass - 363 reported catches
- Brook trout - 79 reported catches
- Cutthroat trout - 79 reported catches
- Smallmouth bass - 53 reported catches
📢 What are the latest South Cle Elum fishing reports?
The latest South Cle Elum, WA fishing reports are:
- @colestevens1477 reported a nice Cutbow at Main Canal.
- @sorenstrom reported a nice Rainbow trout.
- @sorenstrom reported a nice Westlope cutthroat trout.
- @sorenstrom reported a nice Cutthroat trout.
- @Hudsonschwab14 reported a nice Rainbow trout at Fio Rito Ponds.
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