Baker Lake Fishing Regulations
Whatcom County, Washington · 2026 size limits, bag limits, and seasons
Baker Lake is a lake in Whatcom County, Washington. It has its own fishing regulations for 3 species, including Kokanee, Other Game Fish, and Sockeye Salmon, set separately for 2 sections of the lake. These rules replace Washington's statewide limits on this water.
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Baker Lake limits by species (2026)
Entire lake
| Species | Size limit | Daily bag | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Fish SpeciesMethod: Chumming permitted | – | – | Year-round |
| Kokanee | 8–12" slot | 10 | Apr 25 – Oct 31 · 4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31 |
| Other Game FishStatewide min. size/daily limit. | – | – | Apr 25 – Oct 31 · 4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31 |
 Sockeye SalmonEach angler aboard a vessel may deploy salmon angling gear until the salmon limit for all anglers aboard has been achieved. | 12" min | 6 | Jul 12 – Aug 31 |
200' radius around pump discharge at the south end of lake
| Species | Size limit | Daily bag | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Fish Species | – | – | Year-round · Closed |
– means no limit is listed for this water. Rules not shown here follow Washington's statewide regulations.
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Baker Lake fishing: common questions
What fish have special regulations on Baker Lake?
3 species have rules specific to Baker Lake: Kokanee, Other Game Fish, and Sockeye Salmon.
What is the kokanee limit on Baker Lake?
Kokanee have a 8–12" slot limit on Baker Lake (entire lake), and the daily bag limit is 10. Season: Apr 25 – Oct 31 · 4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31.
What is the other game fish limit on Baker Lake?
No size limit is listed for Other Game Fish on Baker Lake (entire lake). Season: Apr 25 – Oct 31 · 4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31.
What is the sockeye salmon limit on Baker Lake?
Sockeye Salmon must be at least 12" to keep on Baker Lake (entire lake), and the daily bag limit is 6. Season: Jul 12 – Aug 31.
Do Washington statewide fishing rules apply on Baker Lake?
Where Baker Lake has its own rule for a species, that rule replaces the statewide limit. For species not listed on this page, Washington's statewide regulations apply. Regulations are set by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife; confirm with the official 2026 regulations before keeping a fish.
Other Washington waters with special regulations
- Yakima River · Benton
- Columbia River
- Wind River · Skamania
- Drano Lake · Skamania
- Naselle River · Pacific
- Roosevelt Lake · Ferry/Grant/Lincoln/Okanogan/Stevens
- Cowlitz River · Cowlitz/Lewis
- Green River · Duwamish
- Grays River · Wahkiakum
- Nisqually River · Pierce/Thurston
- Nooksack River · Whatcom
- Humptulips River · Grays Harbor
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