Horseshoe Lake Fishing Regulations
Jefferson County, Washington · 2026 size limits, bag limits, and seasons
Horseshoe Lake is a lake in Jefferson 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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Horseshoe Lake limits by species (2026)
| Species | Size limit | Daily bag | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Fish SpeciesFoot access only on Pope Resources land. · Internal combustion motors prohibited. · Two-pole fishing not allowed | – | – | Always open |
| Barbless; No Bait; Single Point Hook | – | – | Always open |
 Brook Trout | 18" min | 1 | Apr 1 – Oct 31 · From 4th Sat. in April |
 Brown Trout | 18" min | 1 | Apr 1 – Oct 31 · From 4th Sat. in April |
 Cutthroat Trout | 18" min | 1 | Apr 1 – Oct 31 · From 4th Sat. in April |
 Golden Trout | 18" min | 1 | Apr 1 – Oct 31 · From 4th Sat. in April |
 Lake Trout | 18" min | 1 | Apr 1 – Oct 31 · From 4th Sat. in April |
 Rainbow Trout | 18" min | 1 | Apr 1 – Oct 31 · From 4th Sat. in April |
 Steelhead | 18" min | 1 | Apr 1 – Oct 31 · From 4th Sat. in April |
– means no limit is listed for this water. Rules not shown here follow Washington's statewide regulations.
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Horseshoe Lake fishing: common questions
What fish have special regulations on Horseshoe Lake?
7 species have rules specific to Horseshoe Lake: Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Golden Trout, Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout, and Steelhead.
What is the brook trout limit on Horseshoe Lake?
Brook Trout must be at least 18" to keep on Horseshoe Lake, and the daily bag limit is 1. Season: Apr 1 – Oct 31 · From 4th Sat. in April.
What is the brown trout limit on Horseshoe Lake?
Brown Trout must be at least 18" to keep on Horseshoe Lake, and the daily bag limit is 1. Season: Apr 1 – Oct 31 · From 4th Sat. in April.
What is the cutthroat trout limit on Horseshoe Lake?
Cutthroat Trout must be at least 18" to keep on Horseshoe Lake, and the daily bag limit is 1. Season: Apr 1 – Oct 31 · From 4th Sat. in April.
Do Washington statewide fishing rules apply on Horseshoe Lake?
Where Horseshoe 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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