Grimes Lake Fishing Regulations
Douglas County, Washington · 2026 size limits, bag limits, and seasons
Grimes Lake is a lake in Douglas County, Washington. It has its own fishing regulations for 7 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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Grimes Lake limits by species (2026)
| Species | Size limit | Daily bag | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Fish SpeciesMotors prohibited: internal combustion · Artificial Only; Barbless; Single Point Hook | – | – | Always open |
| Statewide min. size/daily limit. | – | – | Jun 1 – Aug 31 |
 Brook Trout | 18" min | 1 | Jun 1 – Aug 31 |
 Brown Trout | 18" min | 1 | Jun 1 – Aug 31 |
 Cutthroat Trout | 18" min | 1 | Jun 1 – Aug 31 |
 Golden Trout | 18" min | 1 | Jun 1 – Aug 31 |
 Lake Trout | 18" min | 1 | Jun 1 – Aug 31 |
 Rainbow Trout | 18" min | 1 | Jun 1 – Aug 31 |
 Steelhead | 18" min | 1 | Jun 1 – Aug 31 |
– means no limit is listed for this water. Rules not shown here follow Washington's statewide regulations.
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Grimes Lake fishing: common questions
What fish have special regulations on Grimes Lake?
7 species have rules specific to Grimes Lake: Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Golden Trout, Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout, and Steelhead.
What is the brook trout limit on Grimes Lake?
Brook Trout must be at least 18" to keep on Grimes Lake, and the daily bag limit is 1. Season: Jun 1 – Aug 31.
What is the brown trout limit on Grimes Lake?
Brown Trout must be at least 18" to keep on Grimes Lake, and the daily bag limit is 1. Season: Jun 1 – Aug 31.
What is the cutthroat trout limit on Grimes Lake?
Cutthroat Trout must be at least 18" to keep on Grimes Lake, and the daily bag limit is 1. Season: Jun 1 – Aug 31.
Do Washington statewide fishing rules apply on Grimes Lake?
Where Grimes 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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