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Moses Lake Fishing Regulations 2026
Moses Lake fishing regulations in 2026: top targets are largemouth bass, walleye, panfish. 404 current rules across 6 species from WDFW.
Rules (404)
WDFW regulates 404 rules across 6 species at this water.
Largemouth Bass
Akl Pond - King Co.
- Daily bag
- 10 fish/day
- Max size
- 12"
except 1 over 17” may be retained.
Ballinger Lake - Snohomish Co.
- Daily bag
- 10 fish/day
- Max size
- 12"
except 1 over 17” may be retained.
Beaver Lake - Skagit Co.
- Daily bag
- 10 fish/day
- Max size
- 12"
except 1 over 17” may be retained.
Big Lake - Skagit Co.
- Daily bag
- 10 fish/day
- Max size
- 12"
except 1 over 17” may be retained.
Blacksmith Pond - Mason Co.
- Daily bag
- 10 fish/day
- Max size
- 12"
except 1 over 17” may be retained.
Bosworth Lake - Snohomish Co.
- Season closes
- Oct 31
- Daily bag
- 10 fish/day
- Max size
- 12"
except 1 over 17” may be retained.
Buffington Pond - Kitsap Co.
- Daily bag
- 10 fish/day
- Max size
- 12"
except 1 over 17” may be retained.
Carpenter Lake - Kitsap Co.
- Daily bag
- 10 fish/day
- Max size
- 12"
except 1 over 17” may be retained.
Cass Pond - King Co.
- Daily bag
- 10 fish/day
- Max size
- 12"
except 1 over 17” may be retained.
Chain Lake - Snohomish Co.
- Daily bag
- 10 fish/day
- Max size
- 12"
except 1 over 17” may be retained.
Chambers Lake - Pierce Co.
- Daily bag
- 10 fish/day
- Max size
- 12"
except 1 over 17” may be retained.
Clear Lake - Skagit Co.
- Daily bag
- 10 fish/day
- Max size
- 12"
except 1 over 17” may be retained.
Cottage Creek South Pond
- Possession
- 1 fish/day
over 17” may be retained
Cottage Creek South Pond - King Co.
- Daily bag
- 10 fish/day
- Max size
- 12"
except 1 over 17” may be retained.
Cottage Lake
- Season closes
- Oct 31
- Possession
- 1 fish/day
over 17” may be retained
Cottage Lake - King Co.
- Season closes
- Oct 31
- Daily bag
- 10 fish/day
- Max size
- 12"
except 1 over 17” may be retained.
Cranberry Lake - Mason Co.
- Daily bag
- 10 fish/day
- Max size
- 12"
except 1 over 17” may be retained.
Cushman Lake - Mason Co.
- Daily bag
- 10 fish/day
- Max size
- 12"
except 1 over 17” may be retained.
Damon Lake - Grays Harbor Co.
- Daily bag
- 10 fish/day
- Max size
- 12"
except 1 over 17” may be retained.
Dickey Lake - Clallam Co.
- Daily bag
- 10 fish/day
- Max size
- 12"
except 1 over 17” may be retained.
Erdman Lake - Mason Co.
- Daily bag
- 10 fish/day
- Max size
- 12"
except 1 over 17” may be retained.
Erickson Pond - Kitsap Co.
- Daily bag
- 10 fish/day
- Max size
- 12"
except 1 over 17” may be retained.
Erickson Reservoir - Kitsap Co.
- Daily bag
- 10 fish/day
- Max size
- 12"
except 1 over 17” may be retained.
Fawn Lake, Lower - Mason Co.
- Daily bag
- 10 fish/day
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Max size
- 12"
except 1 over 17” may be retained.
Fawn Lake, Upper - Mason Co.
- Daily bag
- 10 fish/day
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Max size
- 12"
except 1 over 17” may be retained.
Fortson Mill Pond 1 - Snohomish Co.
- Daily bag
- 10 fish/day
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Max size
- 12"
except 1 over 17” may be retained.
Fortson Mill Pond 2
- Season closes
- Oct 31
- Possession
- 1 fish/day
over 17” may be retained
Fortson Mill Pond 2 - Snohomish Co.
- Season closes
- Oct 31
- Daily bag
- 10 fish/day
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Max size
- 12"
except 1 over 17” may be retained.
Gibbs Lake - Jefferson Co.
- Daily bag
- 10 fish/day
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Max size
- 12"
except 1 over 17” may be retained.
Goat Ranch Pond - Mason Co.
- Daily bag
- 10 fish/day
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Max size
- 12"
except 1 over 17” may be retained.
Grandy Lake - Skagit Co.
- Daily bag
- 10 fish/day
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Max size
- 12"
except 1 over 17” may be retained.
Haven Lake - Mason Co.
- Season closes
- Oct 31
- Daily bag
- 10 fish/day
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Max size
- 12"
except 1 over 17” may be retained.
Horseshoe Lake - King Co.
- Daily bag
- 10 fish/day
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Max size
- 12"
except 1 over 17” may be retained.
Isabella Lake - Mason Co.
- Daily bag
- 10 fish/day
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Max size
- 12"
except 1 over 17” may be retained.
Keefe Lake - Whatcom Co.
- Daily bag
- 10 fish/day
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Max size
- 12"
except 1 over 17” may be retained.
Kitsap Lake - Kitsap Co.
- Daily bag
- 10 fish/day
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Max size
- 12"
except 1 over 17” may be retained.
Lake Beecher - Snohomish Co.
- Daily bag
- 10 fish/day
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Max size
- 12"
except 1 over 17” may be retained.
Lake Christine - Mason Co.
- Daily bag
- 10 fish/day
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Max size
- 12"
except 1 over 17” may be retained.
Lake Joy - King Co.
- Daily bag
- 10 fish/day
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Max size
- 12"
except 1 over 17” may be retained.
Lake Kapowsin - Pierce Co.
- Daily bag
- 10 fish/day
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Max size
- 12"
except 1 over 17” may be retained.
Larsen Lake - King Co.
- Daily bag
- 10 fish/day
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Max size
- 12"
except 1 over 17” may be retained.
Limerick, Lake - Mason Co.
- Season closes
- Oct 31
- Daily bag
- 10 fish/day
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Max size
- 12"
except 1 over 17” may be retained.
Little Menzel Lake - Snohomish Co.
- Daily bag
- 10 fish/day
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Max size
- 12"
except 1 over 17” may be retained.
Lois Lake - Thurston Co.
- Daily bag
- 10 fish/day
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Max size
- 12"
except 1 over 17” may be retained.
Long Lake - Kitsap Co.
- Daily bag
- 10 fish/day
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Max size
- 12"
except 1 over 17” may be retained.
Mason Lake - Mason Co.
- Daily bag
- 10 fish/day
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Max size
- 12"
except 1 over 17” may be retained.
Mayfield Lake (Reservoir) - Lewis Co.
- Daily bag
- 10 fish/day
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Max size
- 12"
except 1 over 17” may be retained.
McMurray Lake - Skagit Co.
- Season closes
- Oct 31
- Daily bag
- 10 fish/day
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Max size
- 12"
except 1 over 17” may be retained.
Millers Pond - King Co.
- Daily bag
- 10 fish/day
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Max size
- 12"
except 1 over 17” may be retained.
Mission Lake - Kitsap Co.
- Season closes
- Oct 31
- Daily bag
- 10 fish/day
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Max size
- 12"
except 1 over 17” may be retained.
Mission Lower Pond - Kitsap Co.
- Season closes
- Oct 31
- Daily bag
- 10 fish/day
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Max size
- 12"
except 1 over 17” may be retained.
Muck Lakes - Pierce Co.
- Daily bag
- 10 fish/day
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Max size
- 12"
except 1 over 17” may be retained.
Ohop Lake - Pierce Co.
- Daily bag
- 10 fish/day
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Max size
- 12"
except 1 over 17” may be retained.
Osoyoos Lake - Okanogan Co.
- Daily bag
- 10 fish/day
- Min size
- 17"
- Max size
- 12"
except 1 over 17” may be retained.
Panther Lake - Snohomish Co.
- Daily bag
- 10 fish/day
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Max size
- 12"
except 1 over 17” may be retained.
Pleasant, Lake - Clallam Co.
- Daily bag
- 10 fish/day
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Max size
- 12"
except 1 over 17” may be retained.
Ravensdale Lake - King Co.
- Season closes
- Oct 31
- Daily bag
- 10 fish/day
- Max size
- 12"
Sherwood Creek Mill Pond - Mason Co.
- Daily bag
- 10 fish/day
- Max size
- 12"
Symington, Lake - Kitsap Co.
- Season closes
- Oct 31
- Daily bag
- 10 fish/day
- Max size
- 12"
Washington Ship Canal, Lake - King Co.
- Daily bag
- 10 fish/day
- Max size
- 12"
Woodland Farm Reservoir - Snohomish Co.
- Daily bag
- 10 fish/day
- Max size
- 12"
Wynoochee Reservoir - Grays Harbor Co.
- Season closes
- Oct 31
- Daily bag
- 10 fish/day
- Max size
- 12"
Washington statewideOpen
- Status
- Permitted
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
- Slot min
- 17"
- Slot max
- 12"
No size restriction/daily limit in rivers, streams, and beaver ponds. Only largemouth bass less than 12" may be retained, except 1 over 17" may be retained.
Walleye
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.
Bluegill
Crappie
Yellow Perch
Moses Lake - Grant Co.Open
- Status
- Permitted
- Daily bag
- 25 fish/day
No min. size.
Carp
Moses Lake - Grant Co.Open
- Status
- Permitted
No license required. No min. size. No daily limit.
FAQ
Who regulates fishing on Moses Lake?
WDFW regulates fishing on Moses Lake.
What species can I target on Moses Lake?
Moses Lake is best known for largemouth bass, walleye, panfish. Other species are present and tracked in the rule tables below.
Where should I verify these rules?
These rules summarize WDFW's published content. Always confirm with the official source before keeping a catch.
Reference only. Regulations change mid-season. Always verify with the official source before keeping a catch.