Columbia River · Washington · Walleye
Columbia River Walleye Fishing Regulations 2026
Columbia River walleye 2026 open seasons vary by 98 management regions. Statewide rules apply for 8/day and 12″ min. Pick your region in the rule table below. Sourced from WDFW.
Rules (169)
Akl Pond - King Co.
- Daily bag
- 16 fish/day
- Max size
- 22"
Only 1 over 22” may be retained.
Ballinger Lake - Snohomish Co.
- Daily bag
- 16 fish/day
- Max size
- 22"
Only 1 over 22” may be retained.
Beaver Lake - Skagit Co.
- Daily bag
- 16 fish/day
- Max size
- 22"
Only 1 over 22” may be retained.
Big Lake - Skagit Co.
- Daily bag
- 16 fish/day
- Max size
- 22"
Only 1 over 22” may be retained.
Blacksmith Pond - Mason Co.
- Daily bag
- 16 fish/day
- Max size
- 22"
Only 1 over 22” may be retained.
Bosworth Lake - Snohomish Co.
- Season closes
- Oct 31
- Daily bag
- 16 fish/day
- Max size
- 22"
Only 1 over 22” may be retained.
Buffington Pond - Kitsap Co.
- Daily bag
- 16 fish/day
- Max size
- 22"
Only 1 over 22” may be retained.
Carpenter Lake - Kitsap Co.
- Daily bag
- 16 fish/day
- Max size
- 22"
Only 1 over 22” may be retained.
Cass Pond - King Co.
- Daily bag
- 16 fish/day
- Max size
- 22"
Only 1 over 22” may be retained.
Chain Lake - Snohomish Co.
- Daily bag
- 16 fish/day
- Max size
- 22"
Only 1 over 22” may be retained.
Chambers Lake - Pierce Co.
- Daily bag
- 16 fish/day
- Max size
- 22"
Only 1 over 22” may be retained.
Clear Lake - Skagit Co.
- Daily bag
- 16 fish/day
- Max size
- 22"
Only 1 over 22” may be retained.
Cottage Creek South Pond
- Possession
- 1 fish/day
over 22” may be retained
Cottage Creek South Pond - King Co.
- Daily bag
- 16 fish/day
- Max size
- 22"
Only 1 over 22” may be retained.
Cottage Lake
- Season closes
- Oct 31
- Possession
- 1 fish/day
over 22” may be retained
Cottage Lake - King Co.
- Season closes
- Oct 31
- Daily bag
- 16 fish/day
- Max size
- 22"
Only 1 over 22” may be retained.
Cranberry Lake - Mason Co.
- Daily bag
- 16 fish/day
- Max size
- 22"
Only 1 over 22” may be retained.
Cushman Lake - Mason Co.
- Daily bag
- 16 fish/day
- Max size
- 22"
Only 1 over 22” may be retained.
Damon Lake - Grays Harbor Co.
- Daily bag
- 16 fish/day
- Max size
- 22"
Only 1 over 22” may be retained.
Dickey Lake - Clallam Co.
- Daily bag
- 16 fish/day
- Max size
- 22"
Only 1 over 22” may be retained.
Erdman Lake - Mason Co.
- Daily bag
- 16 fish/day
- Max size
- 22"
Only 1 over 22” may be retained.
Erickson Pond - Kitsap Co.
- Daily bag
- 16 fish/day
- Max size
- 22"
Only 1 over 22” may be retained.
Erickson Reservoir - Kitsap Co.
- Daily bag
- 16 fish/day
- Max size
- 22"
Only 1 over 22” may be retained.
Fawn Lake, Lower - Mason Co.
- Daily bag
- 16 fish/day
- Possession
- 1 fish
Only 1 over 22” may be retained.
Fawn Lake, Upper - Mason Co.
- Daily bag
- 16 fish/day
- Possession
- 1 fish
Only 1 over 22” may be retained.
Fortson Mill Pond 1 - Snohomish Co.
- Daily bag
- 16 fish/day
- Possession
- 1 fish
Only 1 over 22” may be retained.
Fortson Mill Pond 2
- Season closes
- Oct 31
- Possession
- 1 fish/day
over 22” may be retained
Fortson Mill Pond 2 - Snohomish Co.
- Season closes
- Oct 31
- Daily bag
- 16 fish/day
- Possession
- 1 fish
Only 1 over 22” may be retained.
Gibbs Lake - Jefferson Co.
- Daily bag
- 16 fish/day
- Possession
- 1 fish
Only 1 over 22” may be retained.
Goat Ranch Pond - Mason Co.
- Daily bag
- 16 fish/day
- Possession
- 1 fish
Only 1 over 22” may be retained.
Grandy Lake - Skagit Co.
- Daily bag
- 16 fish/day
- Possession
- 1 fish
Only 1 over 22” may be retained.
Haven Lake - Mason Co.
- Season closes
- Oct 31
- Daily bag
- 16 fish/day
- Possession
- 1 fish
Only 1 over 22” may be retained.
Horseshoe Lake - King Co.
- Daily bag
- 16 fish/day
- Possession
- 1 fish
Only 1 over 22” may be retained.
Isabella Lake - Mason Co.
- Daily bag
- 16 fish/day
- Possession
- 1 fish
Only 1 over 22” may be retained.
Keefe Lake - Whatcom Co.
- Daily bag
- 16 fish/day
- Possession
- 1 fish
Only 1 over 22” may be retained.
Kitsap Lake - Kitsap Co.
- Daily bag
- 16 fish/day
- Possession
- 1 fish
Only 1 over 22” may be retained.
Lake Beecher - Snohomish Co.
- Daily bag
- 16 fish/day
- Possession
- 1 fish
Only 1 over 22” may be retained.
Lake Christine - Mason Co.
- Daily bag
- 16 fish/day
- Possession
- 1 fish
Only 1 over 22” may be retained.
Lake Joy - King Co.
- Daily bag
- 16 fish/day
- Possession
- 1 fish
Only 1 over 22” may be retained.
Lake Kapowsin - Pierce Co.
- Daily bag
- 16 fish/day
- Possession
- 1 fish
Only 1 over 22” may be retained.
Larsen Lake - King Co.
- Daily bag
- 16 fish/day
- Possession
- 1 fish
Only 1 over 22” may be retained.
Limerick, Lake - Mason Co.
- Season closes
- Oct 31
- Daily bag
- 16 fish/day
- Possession
- 1 fish
Only 1 over 22” may be retained.
Little Menzel Lake - Snohomish Co.
- Daily bag
- 16 fish/day
- Possession
- 1 fish
Only 1 over 22” may be retained.
Lois Lake - Thurston Co.
- Daily bag
- 16 fish/day
- Possession
- 1 fish
Only 1 over 22” may be retained.
Long Lake - Kitsap Co.
- Daily bag
- 16 fish/day
- Possession
- 1 fish
Only 1 over 22” may be retained.
Mason Lake - Mason Co.
- Daily bag
- 16 fish/day
- Possession
- 1 fish
Only 1 over 22” may be retained.
Mayfield Lake (Reservoir) - Lewis Co.
- Daily bag
- 16 fish/day
- Possession
- 1 fish
Only 1 over 22” may be retained.
McMurray Lake - Skagit Co.
- Season closes
- Oct 31
- Daily bag
- 16 fish/day
- Possession
- 1 fish
Only 1 over 22” may be retained.
Millers Pond - King Co.
- Daily bag
- 16 fish/day
- Possession
- 1 fish
Only 1 over 22” may be retained.
Mission Lake - Kitsap Co.
- Season closes
- Oct 31
- Daily bag
- 16 fish/day
- Possession
- 1 fish
Only 1 over 22” may be retained.
Mission Lower Pond - Kitsap Co.
- Season closes
- Oct 31
- Daily bag
- 16 fish/day
- Possession
- 1 fish
Only 1 over 22” may be retained.
Muck Lakes - Pierce Co.
- Daily bag
- 16 fish/day
- Possession
- 1 fish
Only 1 over 22” may be retained.
Ohop Lake - Pierce Co.
- Daily bag
- 16 fish/day
- Possession
- 1 fish
Only 1 over 22” may be retained.
Osoyoos Lake - Okanogan Co.
- Daily bag
- 16 fish/day
- Max size
- 22"
Only 1 over 22” may be retained.
Panther Lake - Snohomish Co.
- Daily bag
- 16 fish/day
- Possession
- 1 fish
Only 1 over 22” may be retained.
Pleasant, Lake - Clallam Co.
- Daily bag
- 16 fish/day
- Possession
- 1 fish
Only 1 over 22” may be retained.
Sanpoil River - Ferry Co.In season
- Season opens
- Jun 1
- Season closes
- Jan 31
Symington, Lake - Kitsap Co.
- Season closes
- Oct 31
- Daily bag
- 16 fish/day
Wynoochee Reservoir - Grays Harbor Co.
- Season closes
- Oct 31
- Daily bag
- 16 fish/day
Washington statewideOpen
- Status
- Permitted
- Daily bag
- 8 fish/day
- Min size
- 12"
- Slot min
- 22"
No size restriction/daily limit in rivers, streams, and beaver ponds. Min. size 12" in lakes, ponds, and reservoirs. Only 1 over 22" may be retained.
Frequently asked questions
When is Walleye season on Columbia River?
Walleye season on Columbia River runs from Jun 1 to Oct 31 per WDFW.
What is the size limit for Walleye on Columbia River?
Minimum size for Walleye on Columbia River is 12 inches. Slot or maximum sizes may apply elsewhere on the water; see the table above.
What is the daily bag limit for Walleye on Columbia River?
Daily bag limit for Walleye on Columbia River is 16 fish/day in Akl Pond - King Co..
Reference only. Regulations change mid-season. Always verify with the official source before keeping a catch.