Blacksmith Pond Fishing Regulations
Mason County, Washington · 2026 size limits, bag limits, and seasons
Blacksmith Pond is a pond in Mason County, Washington. It has its own fishing regulations for 5 species, including Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Other Game Fish, and Smallmouth Bass. These rules replace Washington's statewide limits on this water.
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Blacksmith Pond limits by species (2026)
| Species | Size limit | Daily bag | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
 Channel Catfish | – | 10 | Year-round |
 Largemouth Bass1 over 17” may be retained. | 12" max | 10 | Year-round |
| Other Game FishStatewide min. size/daily limit. | – | – | Year-round |
 Smallmouth BassOnly 1 over 14” may be retained. | – | 15 | Year-round |
 WalleyeOnly 1 over 22” may be retained. | – | 16 | Year-round |
– means no limit is listed for this water. Rules not shown here follow Washington's statewide regulations.
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Blacksmith Pond fishing: common questions
What fish have special regulations on Blacksmith Pond?
5 species have rules specific to Blacksmith Pond: Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Other Game Fish, Smallmouth Bass, and Walleye.
What is the channel catfish limit on Blacksmith Pond?
No size limit is listed for Channel Catfish on Blacksmith Pond, and the daily bag limit is 10.
What is the largemouth bass limit on Blacksmith Pond?
Largemouth Bass have a maximum size of 12" on Blacksmith Pond, and the daily bag limit is 10.
What is the other game fish limit on Blacksmith Pond?
No size limit is listed for Other Game Fish on Blacksmith Pond.
Do Washington statewide fishing rules apply on Blacksmith Pond?
Where Blacksmith Pond 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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