Chain Lake Fishing Regulations
Snohomish County, Washington · 2026 size limits, bag limits, and seasons
Chain Lake is a lake in Snohomish County, Washington. It has its own fishing regulations for 11 species, including Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Channel Catfish, and Cutthroat Trout. These rules replace Washington's statewide limits on this water.
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Chain Lake limits by species (2026)
| Species | Size limit | Daily bag | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Fish SpeciesSelective gear rules. | – | – | Year-round |
 Brook Trout | 14" min | 2 | Year-round |
 Brown Trout | 14" min | 2 | Year-round |
 Channel Catfish | – | 10 | Year-round |
 Cutthroat Trout | 14" min | 2 | Year-round |
 Golden Trout | 14" min | 2 | Year-round |
 Lake Trout | 14" min | 2 | Year-round |
 Largemouth Bass1 over 17” may be retained. | 12" max | 10 | Year-round |
 Rainbow Trout | 14" min | 2 | Year-round |
 Smallmouth BassOnly 1 over 14” may be retained. | – | 15 | Year-round |
 Steelhead | 14" min | 2 | 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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Chain Lake fishing: common questions
What fish have special regulations on Chain Lake?
11 species have rules specific to Chain Lake: Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Channel Catfish, Cutthroat Trout, Golden Trout, Lake Trout, Largemouth Bass, and Rainbow Trout, and 3 more.
What is the brook trout limit on Chain Lake?
Brook Trout must be at least 14" to keep on Chain Lake, and the daily bag limit is 2.
What is the brown trout limit on Chain Lake?
Brown Trout must be at least 14" to keep on Chain Lake, and the daily bag limit is 2.
What is the channel catfish limit on Chain Lake?
No size limit is listed for Channel Catfish on Chain Lake, and the daily bag limit is 10.
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.
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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