Lake Joy Fishing Regulations

King County, Washington · 2026 size limits, bag limits, and seasons

Lake Joy is a lake in King County, Washington. It has its own fishing regulations for 4 species, including Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, and Walleye. These rules replace Washington's statewide limits on this water.

4 species with limits

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Fish with special rules on Lake Joy

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Channel Catfish

10/day

Largemouth Bass

12" max · 10/day

Smallmouth Bass

15/day

Walleye

16/day

Lake Joy limits by species (2026)

Species	Size limit	Daily bag	Season
Channel Catfish	–	10	Year-round
Largemouth Bass1 over 17” may be retained.	12" max	10	Year-round
Smallmouth BassOnly 1 over 14” may be retained.	–	15	Year-round
WalleyeOnly 1 over 22” may be retained.	–	16	Year-round

– means no limit is listed for this water. Rules not shown here follow Washington's statewide regulations.

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Lake Joy fishing: common questions

What fish have special regulations on Lake Joy?

4 species have rules specific to Lake Joy: Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, and Walleye.

What is the channel catfish limit on Lake Joy?

No size limit is listed for Channel Catfish on Lake Joy, and the daily bag limit is 10.

What is the largemouth bass limit on Lake Joy?

Largemouth Bass have a maximum size of 12" on Lake Joy, and the daily bag limit is 10.

What is the smallmouth bass limit on Lake Joy?

No size limit is listed for Smallmouth Bass on Lake Joy, and the daily bag limit is 15.

Do Washington statewide fishing rules apply on Lake Joy?

Where Lake Joy 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.

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