Downs Lake Fishing Regulations
Lincoln/Spokane counties, Washington · 2026 size limits, bag limits, and seasons
Downs Lake is a lake in Lincoln/Spokane counties, Washington. It has its own fishing regulations for 3 species, including Black Crappie, Crappie, and White Crappie. These rules replace Washington's statewide limits on this water.
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Downs Lake limits by species (2026)
| Species | Size limit | Daily bag | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Fish Species | – | – | Mar 1 – Sep 30 |
 Black Crappie | 9" min | 10 | Mar 1 – Sep 30 |
| Crappie | 9" min | 10 | Mar 1 – Sep 30 |
 White Crappie | 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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Downs Lake fishing: common questions
What fish have special regulations on Downs Lake?
3 species have rules specific to Downs Lake: Black Crappie, Crappie, and White Crappie.
What is the black crappie limit on Downs Lake?
Black Crappie must be at least 9" to keep on Downs Lake, and the daily bag limit is 10. Season: Mar 1 – Sep 30.
What is the crappie limit on Downs Lake?
Crappie must be at least 9" to keep on Downs Lake, and the daily bag limit is 10. Season: Mar 1 – Sep 30.
What is the white crappie limit on Downs Lake?
White Crappie must be at least 9" to keep on Downs Lake, and the daily bag limit is 10. Season: Mar 1 – Sep 30.
Do Washington statewide fishing rules apply on Downs Lake?
Where Downs 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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