Homestead Lake Fishing Regulations
Grant County, Washington · 2026 size limits, bag limits, and seasons
Homestead Lake is a lake in Grant 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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Homestead 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 |
 Brook Trout | 18" min | 1 | Year-round |
 Brown Trout | 18" min | 1 | Year-round |
 Cutthroat Trout | 18" min | 1 | Year-round |
 Golden Trout | 18" min | 1 | Year-round |
 Lake Trout | 18" min | 1 | Year-round |
 Rainbow Trout | 18" min | 1 | Year-round |
 Steelhead | 18" min | 1 | Year-round |
– means no limit is listed for this water. Rules not shown here follow Washington's statewide regulations.
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Homestead Lake fishing: common questions
What fish have special regulations on Homestead Lake?
7 species have rules specific to Homestead Lake: Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Golden Trout, Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout, and Steelhead.
What is the brook trout limit on Homestead Lake?
Brook Trout must be at least 18" to keep on Homestead Lake, and the daily bag limit is 1.
What is the brown trout limit on Homestead Lake?
Brown Trout must be at least 18" to keep on Homestead Lake, and the daily bag limit is 1.
What is the cutthroat trout limit on Homestead Lake?
Cutthroat Trout must be at least 18" to keep on Homestead Lake, and the daily bag limit is 1.
Do Washington statewide fishing rules apply on Homestead Lake?
Where Homestead 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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