Fishing in University Place, WA

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in University Place, Washington?

Anglers in University Place , WA recommend these top fishing spots: Sequalitchew Lake , American Lake , Puget Sound , Spanaway Lake , Lake Steilacoom .

Q: 🐟 What fish can you catch in University Place?

Most commonly caught species around University Place , WA : Largemouth bass - 12,103 reported catches Rainbow trout - 5,122 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 3,371 reported catches Yellow perch - 1,671 reported catches Rock bass - 1,648 reported catches .

Q: 📢 What are the latest University Place fishing reports?

The latest University Place , WA fishing reports are: @tyrese.telfair reported a nice Largemouth bass at Bradley Lake . @jackzurfluh reported a nice Largemouth bass at Clear Lake . @SpinnaMann253 reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Lake Steilacoom . @eastmadeju reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Steilacoom . .

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Washington, United States

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Top fish species in University Place

Latest University Place fishing reports

Largemouth bass

Bradley Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Clear Lake

length · weight

Smallmouth bass

Lake Steilacoom

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Lake Steilacoom

length · weight

Rainbow trout

American Lake

length · weight

Bluegill

American Lake

length · weight

Rainbow trout

American Lake

length · weight

Steelhead

Lake Louise

45 in · 34 lb

Largemouth bass

Lake Steilacoom

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in University Place

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 July 24th, 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

CARBON RIVERfrom mouth to Voight Creek CRC (802)All speciesSept. 1-Oct. 31Barbless hooks required. Anti-snagging rule. Night closure.Sept. 1-Sept. 30Open Wednesdays through Saturdays only.Dec. 1-Jan. 15Selective gear rules.TroutSept. 1-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: min. size 14".Dec. 1-Jan. 15Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.Other game fishSept. 1-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.Dec. 1-Jan. 15Statewide min. size/daily limit.SalmonSept. 1-Oct. 31Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adults. Release wild Chinook and chum.from Voight Creek to Hwy. 162 Bridge CRC (802)All speciesSelective gear rules.TroutDec. 1-Jan. 15Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.Other game fishDec. 1-Jan. 15Statewide min. size/daily limit.CHAMBERS CREEKfrom mouth (Burlington-Northern RR Bridge) to markers 400' below the Boise- Cascade Dam CRC (714)All speciesSelective gear rules. Night closure.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 4 adults. Release wild coho, wild Chinook and chum.from markers 400' below the Boise-Cascade Dam to the damAll speciesCLOSED WATERS.from Boise-Cascade Dam to Steilacoom Lake CRC (714)All 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.CLARKS CREEKAll speciesCLOSED WATERS.CRESCENT 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.MASHEL RIVERAll speciesCLOSED WATERS.MINTER CREEKfrom mouth to boundary markers (approx. 50' downstream of the hatchery rack) CRC (778)All speciesAnti-snagging rule. Night closure.All game fishYear-roundClosed.SalmonSept. 1-Dec. 31Min. size 12". Daily limit 6. Up to 4 adults including no more than 2 Chinook or 2 coho or 1 of each may be retained. Release wild coho.NISQUALLY RIVERNisqually River tributaries downstream of Alder Dam unless otherwise listedAll 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.from 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.PUYALLUP RIVERfrom the 11th St. Bridge to 400' downstream of Clark's Creek CRC (804)All speciesAug. 16-Sept. 30CLOSED Sundays, Mondays, and Tuesdays.Aug. 16-Oct. 31Night closure. Anti-snagging rule. Barbless hooks required.TroutAug. 16-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.Other game fishAug. 16-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.SalmonAug. 16-Oct. 31Min. size 12". Daily limit 6. Up to 4 adults including no more than 2 Chinook or 2 coho or 1 of each may be retained. Release chum and wild Chinook.from 400' downstream to 400' upstream of Clark's CreekAll speciesCLOSED WATERS.from 400' upstream of Clark's Creek to East Main Bridge CRC (804)All speciesAug. 16-Oct. 31Barbless hooks required. Night closure. Anti-snagging rule.Aug. 16-Sept. 30CLOSED Sundays, Mondays, and Tuesdays.TroutAug. 16-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.Other game fishAug. 16-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.SalmonAug. 16-Oct. 31Min. size 12". Daily limit 6. Up to 4 adults including no more than 2 Chinook or 2 coho or 1 of each may be retained. Release chum and wild Chinook.from East Main Bridge to Carbon River CRC (804)All speciesAug. 16-Oct. 31Barbless hooks required. Anti-snagging rule. Night closure.Aug. 16-Sept. 30CLOSED Sundays, Mondays, and Tuesdays.TroutAug. 16-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.Other game fishAug. 16-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.SalmonAug. 16-Oct. 31Min. size 12". Daily limit 6. Up to 4 adults including no more than 2 Chinook or 2 coho or 1 of each may be retained. Release chum and wild Chinook.from Carbon River upstream CRC (804)All speciesSelective gear rules.TroutSat. before Memorial Day-Jan. 15Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.Other game fishSat. before Memorial Day-Jan. 15Statewide min. size/daily limit.SOUTH PRAIRIE CREEKfrom mouth to the City of Buckley diversion damAll speciesCLOSED WATERS.VOIGHT CREEKFrom the mouth to Hwy. 162 BridgeAll speciesCLOSED WATERS.WILKESON CREEKfrom mouth to the confluence with Gale CreekAll speciesCLOSED WATERS.AMERICAN LAKEAll speciesChumming permitted.KokaneeYear-roundNo min. size. Combined daily limit of trout and kokanee is 5.TroutYear-roundNo min. size. Combined daily limit of trout and kokanee is 5.Other game fishYear-roundStatewide min. size/daily limit.BRADLEY LAKEAll 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.CHAMBERS LAKEwithin Military reservation: contact Joint-Base Lewis/McCord at 253-967-6277 for a land use permitAll speciesSelective gear rules. Internal combustion motors prohibited.TroutYear-roundStatewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.Smallmouth 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.CLEAR LAKEAll speciesChumming permitted.All game fish4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.CRESCENT LAKEAll game fish4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.DE COURSEY 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 fish4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.JACKSON LAKEAll game fish4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.LAKE KAPOWSINSmallmouth 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.MUCK LAKESSmallmouth 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.OHOP LAKEAll speciesTwo-Pole not allowed.Smallmouth 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.RAPJOHN LAKEAll game fish4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.SILVER LAKEAll game fish4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.SPANAWAY LAKE AND OUTLETdownstream to the dam (approx. 800')All game fishYear-roundStatewide min. size/daily limit.STEILACOOM 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.TANWAX LAKEAll speciesTwo-Pole not allowed.CrappieYear-roundMin. size 9". Daily limit 10.Other game fishYear-roundStatewide min. size/daily limit.TAPPS, LAKE (RESERVOIR)and intake canal (open area includes intake canal to within 400' of screen at Dingle Basin)All game fishYear-roundStatewide min. size/daily limit.WAPATO LAKEAll 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.CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE CANALfrom R St. Bridge to Hwy. 410 Bridge at Buckley CRC (808)All speciesCLOSED WATERS.CLEARWATER RIVERAll 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.GREENWATER RIVERfrom mouth to Greenwater LakesWhitefishDec. 1-Last Day of Feb.Statewide min. size/daily limit. Whitefish gear rules.WHITE (STUCK) RIVERwhole stream, except the Cascade Water Alliance canal CRC (808)All game fishOct. 1-Oct. 31Night closure. Catch-and-release. Selective gear rules.WhitefishDec. 1-Last Day of Feb.Statewide min. size/daily limit. Whitefish gear rules.Cascade Water Alliance canal, including the screen bypass channel above the screen at Dingle BasinAll speciesCLOSED WATERS.ROCKY 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.CARNEY LAKEAll speciesLaunching boats with internal combustion motors prohibited.All game fish4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.Salmon4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31Landlocked salmon rules.

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47°12′52.9″N 122°32′46″W

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FAQ about University Place fishing

🎣 Where to fish in University Place, Washington?

Anglers in University Place, WA recommend these top fishing spots: Sequalitchew Lake, American Lake, Puget Sound, Spanaway Lake, and Lake Steilacoom.

🐟 What fish can you catch in University Place?

Most commonly caught species around University Place, WA:

Largemouth bass - 12,103 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 5,122 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 3,371 reported catches
Yellow perch - 1,671 reported catches
Rock bass - 1,648 reported catches

📢 What are the latest University Place fishing reports?

The latest University Place, WA fishing reports are:

@tyrese.telfair reported a nice Largemouth bass at Bradley Lake.
@jackzurfluh reported a nice Largemouth bass at Clear Lake.
@SpinnaMann253 reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Lake Steilacoom.
@eastmadeju reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Steilacoom.

📅 What is the best time to go fishing in University Place?

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for University Place, 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: