Chelan, Lake Tributaries Fishing Regulations
Chelan County, Washington · 2026 size limits, bag limits, and seasons
Chelan, Lake Tributaries is a lake in Chelan County, Washington. It has its own fishing regulations for 1 species, including Wild Cutthroat Trout. These rules replace Washington's statewide limits on this water.
Chelan, Lake Tributaries limits by species (2026)
| Species | Size limit | Daily bag | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Fish SpeciesArtificial Only; Barbless; Single Point Hook; No Bait | – | – | Year-round |
| All Game FishRelease wild cutthroat trout | – | – | May 23 – Oct 31 · Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31 |
| Wild Cutthroat TroutWild fish only | – | Catch & release only | May 23 – Oct 31 · Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31 |
– means no limit is listed for this water. Rules not shown here follow Washington's statewide regulations.
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Chelan, Lake Tributaries fishing: common questions
What fish have special regulations on Chelan, Lake Tributaries?
1 species has rules specific to Chelan, Lake Tributaries: Wild Cutthroat Trout.
What is the wild cutthroat trout limit on Chelan, Lake Tributaries?
Wild Cutthroat Trout are catch and release only on Chelan, Lake Tributaries. Season: May 23 – Oct 31 · Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31.
Is Chelan, Lake Tributaries catch and release?
Some rules on Chelan, Lake Tributaries are catch and release only, covering Wild Cutthroat Trout. Check the table for the section and dates that apply.
Do Washington statewide fishing rules apply on Chelan, Lake Tributaries?
Where Chelan, Lake Tributaries 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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