Elk Lake Fishing Regulations
Clallam County, Washington · 2026 size limits, bag limits, and seasons
Elk Lake is a lake in Clallam County, Washington. It has its own fishing regulations for 8 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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Elk Lake limits by species (2026)
| Species | Size limit | Daily bag | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Fish SpeciesSelective gear rules. | – | – | Year-round · Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 15 |
 Brook Trout | 14" min | 2 | Year-round · Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 15 |
 Brown Trout | 14" min | 2 | Year-round · Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 15 |
 Cutthroat Trout | 14" min | 2 | Year-round · Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 15 |
 Golden Trout | 14" min | 2 | Year-round · Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 15 |
 Lake Trout | 14" min | 2 | Year-round · Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 15 |
 Rainbow Trout | 14" min | 2 | Year-round · Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 15 |
 Sockeye Salmon | – | Catch & release only | Year-round · Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 15 |
 Steelhead | 14" min | 2 | Year-round · Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 15 |
– means no limit is listed for this water. Rules not shown here follow Washington's statewide regulations.
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Elk Lake fishing: common questions
What fish have special regulations on Elk Lake?
8 species have rules specific to Elk Lake: Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Golden Trout, Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout, Sockeye Salmon, and Steelhead.
What is the brook trout limit on Elk Lake?
Brook Trout must be at least 14" to keep on Elk Lake, and the daily bag limit is 2. Season: Year-round · Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 15.
What is the brown trout limit on Elk Lake?
Brown Trout must be at least 14" to keep on Elk Lake, and the daily bag limit is 2. Season: Year-round · Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 15.
What is the cutthroat trout limit on Elk Lake?
Cutthroat Trout must be at least 14" to keep on Elk Lake, and the daily bag limit is 2. Season: Year-round · Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 15.
Is Elk Lake catch and release?
Some rules on Elk Lake are catch and release only, covering Sockeye Salmon. Check the table for the section and dates that apply.
Do Washington statewide fishing rules apply on Elk Lake?
Where Elk 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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