Granite Lakes Fishing Regulations
Skagit County, Washington · 2026 size limits, bag limits, and seasons
Granite Lakes is a lake in Skagit 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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Granite Lakes limits by species (2026)
| Species | Size limit | Daily bag | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Fish SpeciesTwo-pole fishing not allowed | – | – | Always open |
 Brook Trout | 8" min | 2 | Year-round |
 Brown Trout | 8" min | 2 | Year-round |
 Cutthroat Trout | 8" min | 2 | Year-round |
 Golden Trout | 8" min | 2 | Year-round |
| Grayling | – | Catch & release only | Year-round |
 Lake Trout | 8" min | 2 | Year-round |
 Rainbow Trout | 8" min | 2 | Year-round |
 Steelhead | 8" min | 2 | Year-round |
– means no limit is listed for this water. Rules not shown here follow Washington's statewide regulations.
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Granite Lakes fishing: common questions
What fish have special regulations on Granite Lakes?
8 species have rules specific to Granite Lakes: Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Golden Trout, Grayling, Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout, and Steelhead.
What is the brook trout limit on Granite Lakes?
Brook Trout must be at least 8" to keep on Granite Lakes, and the daily bag limit is 2.
What is the brown trout limit on Granite Lakes?
Brown Trout must be at least 8" to keep on Granite Lakes, and the daily bag limit is 2.
What is the cutthroat trout limit on Granite Lakes?
Cutthroat Trout must be at least 8" to keep on Granite Lakes, and the daily bag limit is 2.
Is Granite Lakes catch and release?
Some rules on Granite Lakes are catch and release only, covering Grayling. Check the table for the section and dates that apply.
Do Washington statewide fishing rules apply on Granite Lakes?
Where Granite Lakes 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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