Chambers Lake Fishing Regulations
Pierce County, Washington · 2026 size limits, bag limits, and seasons
Chambers Lake is a lake in Pierce County, Washington. It has its own fishing regulations for 6 species, including Channel Catfish, Cutthroat Trout, Largemouth Bass, and Smallmouth Bass. These rules replace Washington's statewide limits on this water.
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Chambers Lake limits by species (2026)
| Species | Size limit | Daily bag | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Fish SpeciesSelective gear rules. Internal combustion motors prohibited. · Within Military reservation: contact Joint-Base Lewis/McCord at 253-967-6277 for a land use permit | – | – | Year-round |
 Channel Catfish | – | 10 | Year-round |
 Cutthroat Trout | – | Catch & release only | Year-round |
 Largemouth Bass1 over 17” may be retained. | 12" max | 10 | Year-round |
 Smallmouth BassOnly 1 over 14” may be retained. | – | 15 | Year-round |
 WalleyeOnly 1 over 22” may be retained. | – | 16 | Year-round |
| Wild Rainbow TroutWild fish only | – | Catch & release only | Year-round |
– means no limit is listed for this water. Rules not shown here follow Washington's statewide regulations.
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Chambers Lake fishing: common questions
What fish have special regulations on Chambers Lake?
6 species have rules specific to Chambers Lake: Channel Catfish, Cutthroat Trout, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, and Wild Rainbow Trout.
What is the channel catfish limit on Chambers Lake?
No size limit is listed for Channel Catfish on Chambers Lake, and the daily bag limit is 10.
What is the cutthroat trout limit on Chambers Lake?
Cutthroat Trout are catch and release only on Chambers Lake.
What is the largemouth bass limit on Chambers Lake?
Largemouth Bass have a maximum size of 12" on Chambers Lake, and the daily bag limit is 10.
Is Chambers Lake catch and release?
Some rules on Chambers Lake are catch and release only, covering Cutthroat Trout and Wild Rainbow Trout. Check the table for the section and dates that apply.
Do Washington statewide fishing rules apply on Chambers Lake?
Where Chambers 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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