Bayley Lake Fishing Regulations
Stevens County, Washington · 2026 size limits, bag limits, and seasons
Bayley Lake is a lake in Stevens County, Washington. It has its own fishing regulations, set separately for 2 sections of the lake. These rules replace Washington's statewide limits on this water.
Map of Bayley Lake
Bayley Lake limits by species (2026)
Entire lake
| Species | Size limit | Daily bag | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Fish SpeciesMotors prohibited · Fly Fishing Only | – | – | Always open |
| – | Catch & release only | Apr 22 – Oct 31 · Opens 4th Sat. in Apr. |
Entire lake
| Species | Size limit | Daily bag | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Fish Species | – | – | Apr 22 – Oct 31 · Closed. Opens 4th Sat. in Apr. |
– means no limit is listed for this water. Rules not shown here follow Washington's statewide regulations.
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Bayley Lake fishing: common questions
Is Bayley Lake catch and release?
Some rules on Bayley Lake are catch and release only, covering All Fish Species. Check the table for the section and dates that apply.
Do Washington statewide fishing rules apply on Bayley Lake?
Where Bayley 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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