Fishing in Yelm, WA
Best fishing spots in Yelm, WA
Sequalitchew Lake
Washington, United States
4.1
American Lake
Washington, United States
4.4
Puget Sound
Washington, United States
4.7
Spanaway Lake
Washington, United States
4.2
Lake Saint Clair
Washington, United States
4.3
Long Lake
Washington, United States
3.9
Offutt Lake
Washington, United States
4.7
Nisqually River
Washington, United States
4.2
Hicks Lake
Washington, United States
4.1
Lake Lawrence
Washington, United States
4.1
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Largemouth bass
16 in · 2 lb
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Check out the best fishing spots in and around Yelm, Washington. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 8,650 catches for Largemouth bass, 3,917 catches for Rainbow trout, and 2,549 catches for Smallmouth bass.
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Fishing regulations in Yelm
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 25th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
Largemouth bass
Seasons
Open
Bag limit
5
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 Yelm fishing
🎣 Where to fish in Yelm, Washington?
Anglers in Yelm, WA recommend these top fishing spots: Sequalitchew Lake, American Lake, Puget Sound, Spanaway Lake, and Lake Saint Clair.
🐟 What fish can you catch in Yelm?
Most commonly caught species around Yelm, WA:
- Largemouth bass - 8,650 reported catches
- Rainbow trout - 3,917 reported catches
- Smallmouth bass - 2,549 reported catches
- Rock bass - 1,136 reported catches
- Bluegill - 940 reported catches
📢 What are the latest Yelm fishing reports?
The latest Yelm, WA fishing reports are:
- @macintosh.brown reported a nice Black bullhead at American Lake.
- @donovaniida reported a nice Pink salmon at Dash Point Pier.
- @jaydenyoung6457 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Tapps.
- @253Cameron reported a nice Bluegill at Lake Tapps.
- @cwg2017 reported a nice Largemouth bass at North Lake.
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