Chain Lake Fishing Regulations

Pend Oreille County, Washington · 2026 size limits, bag limits, and seasons

Chain Lake is a lake in Pend Oreille County, Washington. It has its own fishing regulations for 1 species, including Kokanee. These rules replace Washington's statewide limits on this water.

1 species with limits

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Chain Lake limits by species (2026)

Species	Size limit	Daily bag	Season
All Fish Species	–	–	Apr 22 – Oct 31 · Opens 4th Sat. in Apr.
Kokanee	–	Catch & release only	Apr 22 – Oct 31 · 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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Chain Lake fishing: common questions

What fish have special regulations on Chain Lake?

1 species has rules specific to Chain Lake: Kokanee.

What is the kokanee limit on Chain Lake?

Kokanee are catch and release only on Chain Lake. Season: Apr 22 – Oct 31 · Opens 4th Sat. in Apr..

Is Chain Lake catch and release?

Some rules on Chain Lake are catch and release only, covering Kokanee. Check the table for the section and dates that apply.

Do Washington statewide fishing rules apply on Chain Lake?

Where Chain 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.

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