Keechelus Lake Fishing Regulations
Kittitas County, Washington · 2026 size limits, bag limits, and seasons
Keechelus Lake is a lake in Kittitas 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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Keechelus Lake limits by species (2026)
| Species | Size limit | Daily bag | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Fish SpeciesChumming permitted · Two-pole fishing not allowed | – | – | Always open |
 Brook Trout | 14" min | 2 | Year-round |
| Counts as part of trout daily limit. | – | – | Year-round |
 Brown Trout | 14" min | 2 | Year-round |
 Cutthroat Trout | 14" min | 2 | Year-round |
 Golden Trout | 14" min | 2 | Year-round |
 Lake Trout | 14" min | 2 | Year-round |
 Rainbow Trout | 14" min | 2 | Year-round |
 Steelhead | 14" 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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Keechelus Lake fishing: common questions
What fish have special regulations on Keechelus Lake?
7 species have rules specific to Keechelus Lake: Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Golden Trout, Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout, and Steelhead.
What is the brook trout limit on Keechelus Lake?
Brook Trout must be at least 14" to keep on Keechelus Lake, and the daily bag limit is 2. Limits change during the year.
What is the brown trout limit on Keechelus Lake?
Brown Trout must be at least 14" to keep on Keechelus Lake, and the daily bag limit is 2.
What is the cutthroat trout limit on Keechelus Lake?
Cutthroat Trout must be at least 14" to keep on Keechelus Lake, and the daily bag limit is 2.
Do Washington statewide fishing rules apply on Keechelus Lake?
Where Keechelus 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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