Deer Lake Fishing Regulations
Stevens County, Washington · 2026 size limits, bag limits, and seasons
Deer Lake is a lake in Stevens County, Washington. It has its own fishing regulations for 2 species, including Brook Trout and Lake Trout. These rules replace Washington's statewide limits on this water.
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Deer Lake limits by species (2026)
| Species | Size limit | Daily bag | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
 Brook TroutCounts toward the trout daily limit | – | – | Year-round |
 Lake TroutNo more than 1 over 26" may be retained. | 0" min | 5 | Year-round |
– means no limit is listed for this water. Rules not shown here follow Washington's statewide regulations.
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Deer Lake fishing: common questions
What fish have special regulations on Deer Lake?
2 species have rules specific to Deer Lake: Brook Trout and Lake Trout.
What is the brook trout limit on Deer Lake?
No size limit is listed for Brook Trout on Deer Lake.
What is the lake trout limit on Deer Lake?
Lake Trout must be at least 0" to keep on Deer Lake, and the daily bag limit is 5.
Do Washington statewide fishing rules apply on Deer Lake?
Where Deer 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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