
Coffeepot Lake Fishing Regulations
Lincoln County, Washington · 2026 size limits, bag limits, and seasons
Coffeepot Lake is a lake in Lincoln County, Washington. It has its own fishing regulations for 10 species, including Black Crappie, Brook Trout, Brown Trout, and Crappie. These rules replace Washington's statewide limits on this water.
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Coffeepot Lake limits by species (2026)
| Species | Size limit | Daily bag | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Fish SpeciesSelective gear rules apply | – | – | Always open |
| 9" min | 10 | Mar 1 – Sep 30 | |
| 18" min | 1 | Mar 1 – Sep 30 | |
| 18" min | 1 | Mar 1 – Sep 30 | |
| Crappie | 9" min | 10 | Mar 1 – Sep 30 |
| 18" min | 1 | Mar 1 – Sep 30 | |
| 18" min | 1 | Mar 1 – Sep 30 | |
| 18" min | 1 | Mar 1 – Sep 30 | |
| 18" min | 1 | Mar 1 – Sep 30 | |
| 18" min | 1 | Mar 1 – Sep 30 | |
| 9" min | 10 | Mar 1 – Sep 30 |
– means no limit is listed for this water. Rules not shown here follow Washington's statewide regulations.
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Coffeepot Lake fishing: common questions
What fish have special regulations on Coffeepot Lake?
10 species have rules specific to Coffeepot Lake: Black Crappie, Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Crappie, Cutthroat Trout, Golden Trout, Lake Trout, and Rainbow Trout, and 2 more.
What is the black crappie limit on Coffeepot Lake?
Black Crappie must be at least 9" to keep on Coffeepot Lake, and the daily bag limit is 10. Season: Mar 1 – Sep 30.
What is the brook trout limit on Coffeepot Lake?
Brook Trout must be at least 18" to keep on Coffeepot Lake, and the daily bag limit is 1. Season: Mar 1 – Sep 30.
What is the brown trout limit on Coffeepot Lake?
Brown Trout must be at least 18" to keep on Coffeepot Lake, and the daily bag limit is 1. Season: Mar 1 – Sep 30.
Do Washington statewide fishing rules apply on Coffeepot Lake?
Where Coffeepot 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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