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Lake Whatcom

Washington, United States

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Smallmouth bass

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Smallmouth bass

17 in Β· 2 lb

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Smallmouth bass

15 in Β· 2 lb

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Smallmouth bass

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Smallmouth bass

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General info

Lake Whatcom is a lake located in Whatcom County, Washington, United States. It is most popular for fishing Smallmouth bass, Yellow perch, and Pumpkinseed.

Location

48Β°43β€²9.8β€³N 122Β°18β€²29.8β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Lake Whatcom, WA

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 species as of May 10, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Edmonds

62.8 miles away

Port Angeles

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FAQ about Lake Whatcom fishing

Lake Whatcom is a lake located in Whatcom County, Washington, United States. Its coordinates are:
48Β°43β€²9.8β€³N 122Β°18β€²29.8β€³W
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