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Regulations for Trout in Washington
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 17th, 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
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
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FAQ
Anglers in Washington commonly catch several Trout species, including Rainbow trout, Brown trout, Brook trout, Lake char, and Cutthroat trout, according to reports from Fishbrain members.
These species can be found in many lakes, rivers and streams throughout the area. If you are targeting a specific species, you can use the to filter catches by species and see where anglers are catching them and which baits they are using.
These species can be found in many lakes, rivers and streams throughout the area. If you are targeting a specific species, you can use the to filter catches by species and see where anglers are catching them and which baits they are using.
Trout are caught in lakes, rivers and streams throughout Washington. Popular fishing waters reported by Fishbrain members include Lake Washington, Lake Wallula, and Sequalitchew Lake.
The allows anglers to see exact catch locations shared by other members, helping you discover productive fishing spots where Trout have recently been caught.
The allows anglers to see exact catch locations shared by other members, helping you discover productive fishing spots where Trout have recently been caught.