🐟 What fish can you catch in South Cle Elum?

Most commonly caught species around South Cle Elum , WA : Rainbow trout - 579 reported catches Largemouth bass - 357 reported catches Brook trout - 78 reported catches Cutthroat trout - 77 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 52 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest South Cle Elum fishing reports?

The latest South Cle Elum , WA fishing reports are: @Must_be_cindy reported a nice Cutthroat trout at Clara Lake . @ejwallace reported a nice Yellow bullhead at Wenas Lake . @ejwallace reported a nice Yellow bullhead at Wenas Lake . @ejwallace reported a nice Yellow bullhead at Wenas Lake . @rhettatherton63011 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Tjossem Pond . .

Fishing in South Cle Elum, WA

Q: 🎣 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 , Little Naches River .

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Washington, United States

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Top fish species in South Cle Elum

Latest South Cle Elum fishing reports

Cutthroat trout

Clara Lake

length · weight

Yellow bullhead

Wenas Lake

12 in · 1 lb

Yellow bullhead

Wenas Lake

10 in · 1 lb

Yellow bullhead

Wenas Lake

11 in · 1 lb

Largemouth bass

Tjossem Pond

length · weight

Black crappie

Tjossem Pond

length · weight

Yellow bullhead

Wenas Lake

length · weight

Rainbow trout

Bumping Lake

8 in · 6 oz

Black crappie

Tjossem Pond

length · weight

Brown trout

Cooper River

length · weight

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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 May 27th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Rainbow trout

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

Min size

Measurement

Total Length

Aggregate

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

Excellent

Oncorhynchus mykiss

BOX CANYON CREEK

from mouth upstream approx. 2 miles to the 20' high waterfall, including that por- tion of the creek that flows through the dry lake bed

All species
CLOSED WATERS.

CLE ELUM RIVER

from mouth to Cle Elum Dam

All species
It is permissible to fish up to the base of Cle Elum Dam.
Mar. 1-Nov. 30
Selective gear rules.
Dec. 1-Last Day of Feb.
Selective gear rules except whitefish gear may be used.
Trout
Year-round
Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Release rainbow trout and cutthroat trout.
Other game fish
Year-round
Statewide min. size/daily limit.

above Cle Elum Lake to outlet of Hyas Lake

All species
Selective gear rules.
All game fish
Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
Statewide min. size/daily limit.

COOPER RIVER

from mouth to Cooper Lake

All species
Selective gear rules.
All game fish
Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
Statewide min. size/daily limit.

DE ROUX CREEK

from mouth to the USFS trail 1392 (De Roux Creek Trail)

All species
CLOSED WATERS.

DOMERIE CREEK

All species
Selective gear rules.
All game fish
Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
Statewide min. size/daily limit.

GOLD CREEK

including that portion that flows through the dry Keechelus Reservoir lakebed

All species
CLOSED WATERS.

GOLD CREEK OUTLET CHANNEL

from mouth to Gold Creek Pond

All species
CLOSED WATERS.

KACHESS RIVER

from mouth to Kachess Dam

All species
Selective gear rules.
Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
It is permissible to fish up to the base of Kachess Dam.
All game fish
Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
Statewide min. size/daily limit.

from Kachess Lake (Reservoir) upstream to the waterfall approx. 1/2 mile above Mineral Creek

All species
CLOSED WATERS.

MANASTASH CREEK

All species
Selective gear rules.
All game fish
Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
Statewide min. size/daily limit.

MERCER CREEK

All species
Selective gear rules.
All game fish
Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
Statewide min. size/daily limit.

MINERAL CREEK

from mouth to the wilderness boundary

All species
CLOSED WATERS.

NANEUM CREEK

and tributaries

All species
Selective gear rules.
All game fish
Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
Statewide min. size/daily limit.

SWAUK CREEK AND TRIBUTARIES

All species
Selective gear rules.
All game fish
Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
Statewide min. size/daily limit.

TANEUM CREEK AND TRIBUTARIES

All species
Selective gear rules.
All game fish
Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
Statewide min. size/daily limit.

TEANAWAY RIVER

and tributaries except North Fork

All species
Selective gear rules.
All game fish
Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
Statewide min. size/daily limit.

TEANAWAY RIVER, NORTH FORK

mainstem and all tributaries from the mouth to Beverly Creek including Beverly Creek

All species
Selective gear rules.
Trout
Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
Catch-and-release.
Other game fish
Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
Statewide min. size/daily limit.

from Beverly Creek to the waterfall at the end of USFS Rd. 9737

All species
CLOSED WATERS.

WILSON CREEK

from BNSF RR Bridge upstream

All species
Selective gear rules.
All game fish
Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
Statewide min. size/daily limit.

CLE ELUM LAKE

(Reservoir)

Kokanee
Year-round
Min. size 9". Max. size 15". Daily limit 5.
Other game fish
Year-round
Statewide min. size/daily limit.

EASTON LAKE

All species
Selective gear rules.
Trout
Sat. before Memorial Day- Oct. 31
Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Release rainbow trout and cutthroat trout.
Other game fish
Sat. before Memorial Day- Oct. 31
Statewide min. size/daily limit.

FIORITO LAKES

All species
Internal combustion motors prohibited.
All game fish
Year-round
Statewide min. size/daily limit.

GOLD CREEK POND

including outlet channel

All species
CLOSED WATERS.

KACHESS LAKE

Reservoir

All species
Chumming permitted. Two-Pole not allowed.
Trout
Year-round
Min. size 14". Daily limit 2.
Other game fish
Year-round
Statewide min. size/daily limit.

KEECHELUS LAKE

Reservoir

All species
Two-Pole not allowed. Chumming permitted.
Trout
Year-round
Min. size 14". Daily limit 2.
Other game fish
Year-round
Statewide min. size/daily limit.

KIWANIS POND

All species
Open for juvenile anglers, senior anglers and anglers with a disability who possess a designated harvester companion card only. Two-Pole not allowed.
All game fish
Year-round
Statewide min. size/daily limit.

LOST LAKE

(Snoqualmie Pass area)

Rainbow trout
Year-round
Min. size 14". Daily limit 2.
Other game fish
Year-round
Statewide min. size/daily limit.

MATTOON LAKE

All species
Internal combustion motors prohibited.
All game fish
Year-round
Statewide min. size/daily limit.

MCCABE POND

All species
Motors prohibited.
All game fish
Year-round
Statewide min. size/daily limit.

NANEUM POND

All species
Open for juvenile anglers, senior anglers and anglers with a disability who possess a designated harvester companion card only. Two-Pole not allowed.
All game fish
Year-round
Statewide min. size/daily limit.

TUCQUALA LAKE

Trout
Sat. before Memorial Day- Oct. 31
Min. size 8". Daily limit 2.
Other game fish
Sat. before Memorial Day- Oct. 31
Statewide min. size/daily limit.

UMTANUM CREEK

All species
Selective gear rules.
All game fish
Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
Statewide min. size/daily limit.

WENAS CREEK

from mouth to Wenas Lake and all tributaries

All species
Selective gear rules.
All game fish
Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
Statewide min. size/daily limit.

Regulations for

47°11′10.3″N 120°57′9.4″W

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FAQ about South Cle Elum fishing

Anglers in South Cle Elum, WA recommend these top fishing spots: Yakima River, Lavender Lake, Cle Elum River, Kachess Lake, and Little Naches River.

Most commonly caught species around South Cle Elum, WA:

Rainbow trout - 579 reported catches
Largemouth bass - 357 reported catches
Brook trout - 78 reported catches
Cutthroat trout - 77 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 52 reported catches

The latest South Cle Elum, WA fishing reports are:

@Must_be_cindy reported a nice Cutthroat trout at Clara Lake.
@ejwallace reported a nice Yellow bullhead at Wenas Lake.
@ejwallace reported a nice Yellow bullhead at Wenas Lake.
@ejwallace reported a nice Yellow bullhead at Wenas Lake.
@rhettatherton63011 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Tjossem Pond.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for South Cle Elum, 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: