Coldwater Lake Fishing Regulations
Cowlitz/Skamania counties, Washington · 2026 size limits, bag limits, and seasons
Coldwater Lake is a lake in Cowlitz/Skamania counties, Washington. It has its own fishing regulations for 7 species, including Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, and Golden Trout. These rules replace Washington's statewide limits on this water.
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Fish with special rules on Coldwater Lake
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Coldwater Lake limits by species (2026)
| Species | Size limit | Daily bag | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Fish SpeciesLimited access available: contact National Volcanic Monument Headquarters 360-449-7800 or 360-274-2114, for specific information · Selective gear rules. Two-Pole not allowed. | – | – | Year-round |
 Brook Trout | 18" min | 1 | Year-round |
 Brown Trout | 18" min | 1 | Year-round |
 Cutthroat Trout | 18" min | 1 | Year-round |
 Golden Trout | 18" min | 1 | Year-round |
 Lake Trout | 18" min | 1 | Year-round |
 Rainbow Trout | 18" min | 1 | Year-round |
 Steelhead | 18" min | 1 | Year-round |
– means no limit is listed for this water. Rules not shown here follow Washington's statewide regulations.
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Coldwater Lake fishing: common questions
What fish have special regulations on Coldwater Lake?
7 species have rules specific to Coldwater Lake: Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Golden Trout, Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout, and Steelhead.
What is the brook trout limit on Coldwater Lake?
Brook Trout must be at least 18" to keep on Coldwater Lake, and the daily bag limit is 1.
What is the brown trout limit on Coldwater Lake?
Brown Trout must be at least 18" to keep on Coldwater Lake, and the daily bag limit is 1.
What is the cutthroat trout limit on Coldwater Lake?
Cutthroat Trout must be at least 18" to keep on Coldwater Lake, and the daily bag limit is 1.
Do Washington statewide fishing rules apply on Coldwater Lake?
Where Coldwater 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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