Banks Lake Fishing Regulations
Douglas/Grant counties, Washington · 2026 size limits, bag limits, and seasons
Banks Lake is a lake in Douglas/Grant counties, Washington. It has its own fishing regulations for 4 species, including Black Crappie, Crappie, White Crappie, and Yellow Perch. These rules replace Washington's statewide limits on this water.
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Banks Lake limits by species (2026)
| Species | Size limit | Daily bag | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Fish SpeciesChumming permitted | – | – | Always open |
 Black Crappie | 9" min | 10 | Year-round |
| Crappie | 9" min | 10 | Year-round |
 White Crappie | 9" min | 10 | Year-round |
 Yellow Perch | 0" min | 25 | Year-round |
– means no limit is listed for this water. Rules not shown here follow Washington's statewide regulations.
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Banks Lake fishing: common questions
What fish have special regulations on Banks Lake?
4 species have rules specific to Banks Lake: Black Crappie, Crappie, White Crappie, and Yellow Perch.
What is the black crappie limit on Banks Lake?
Black Crappie must be at least 9" to keep on Banks Lake, and the daily bag limit is 10.
What is the crappie limit on Banks Lake?
Crappie must be at least 9" to keep on Banks Lake, and the daily bag limit is 10.
What is the white crappie limit on Banks Lake?
White Crappie must be at least 9" to keep on Banks Lake, and the daily bag limit is 10.
Do Washington statewide fishing rules apply on Banks Lake?
Where Banks 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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