Cottage Creek South Pond Fishing Regulations
King County, Washington · 2026 size limits, bag limits, and seasons
Cottage Creek South Pond is a pond in King County, Washington. It has its own fishing regulations for 4 species, including Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, and Walleye. These rules replace Washington's statewide limits on this water.
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Cottage Creek South Pond limits by species (2026)
| Species | Size limit | Daily bag | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
 Channel Catfish | – | 10 | Year-round · 4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31 |
 Largemouth Bass1 over 17” may be retained. | 12" max | 10 | Year-round · 4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31 |
 Smallmouth BassOnly 1 over 14” may be retained. | – | 15 | Year-round · 4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31 |
 WalleyeOnly 1 over 22” may be retained. | – | 16 | Year-round · 4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31 |
– means no limit is listed for this water. Rules not shown here follow Washington's statewide regulations.
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Cottage Creek South Pond fishing: common questions
What fish have special regulations on Cottage Creek South Pond?
4 species have rules specific to Cottage Creek South Pond: Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, and Walleye.
What is the channel catfish limit on Cottage Creek South Pond?
No size limit is listed for Channel Catfish on Cottage Creek South Pond, and the daily bag limit is 10. Season: Year-round · 4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31.
What is the largemouth bass limit on Cottage Creek South Pond?
Largemouth Bass have a maximum size of 12" on Cottage Creek South Pond, and the daily bag limit is 10. Season: Year-round · 4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31.
What is the smallmouth bass limit on Cottage Creek South Pond?
No size limit is listed for Smallmouth Bass on Cottage Creek South Pond, and the daily bag limit is 15. Season: Year-round · 4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31.
Do Washington statewide fishing rules apply on Cottage Creek South Pond?
Where Cottage Creek South Pond 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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