Forde Lake Fishing Regulations

Okanogan County, Washington · 2026 size limits, bag limits, and seasons

Forde Lake is a lake in Okanogan County, Washington. It has its own fishing regulations for 1 species, including Brook Trout. These rules replace Washington's statewide limits on this water.

1 species with limits

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Fish with special rules on Forde Lake

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Brook Trout

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Forde Lake limits by species (2026)

Species	Size limit	Daily bag	Season
All Fish Species	–	–	Apr 22 – Oct 31 · Opens 4th Sat. in Apr.
Brook TroutCounts toward the trout daily limit	–	–	Apr 22 – Oct 31 · Opens 4th Sat. in Apr.

– means no limit is listed for this water. Rules not shown here follow Washington's statewide regulations.

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Forde Lake fishing: common questions

What fish have special regulations on Forde Lake?

1 species has rules specific to Forde Lake: Brook Trout.

What is the brook trout limit on Forde Lake?

No size limit is listed for Brook Trout on Forde Lake. Season: Apr 22 – Oct 31 · Opens 4th Sat. in Apr..

Do Washington statewide fishing rules apply on Forde Lake?

Where Forde 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.

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