Lake Scanewa Fishing Regulations
Lewis County, Washington · 2026 size limits, bag limits, and seasons
Lake Scanewa is a lake in Lewis County, Washington. It has its own fishing regulations for 20 species, including Atlantic Salmon, Brook Trout, Brown Trout, and Channel Catfish. These rules replace Washington's statewide limits on this water.
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Lake Scanewa limits by species (2026)
| Species | Size limit | Daily bag | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Fish SpeciesThe upstream boundary of the reservoir in the Cispus arm is the posted markers at the Lewis Co. PUD kayak launch, approx. 1.5 miles upstream from the confluence of the Cowlitz and Cispus arms. Two-Pole not allowed. The upstream boundary of the reservoir in the Cowlitz arm is the posted Lewis County PUD sign on Peters Rd. | – | – | Always open |
 Atlantic SalmonApplies to all salmon other than hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho. | – | Catch & release only | Year-round |
 Brook Trout | 8" min | 10 | Year-round |
 Brown Trout | 8" min | 10 | Year-round |
 Channel Catfish | – | 10 | Year-round |
 Chinook SalmonApplies to all salmon other than hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho. | – | Catch & release only | Year-round |
 Coho SalmonApplies to all salmon other than hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho. | – | Catch & release only | Year-round |
 Cutthroat Trout | 8" min | 10 | Year-round |
 Golden Trout | 8" min | 10 | Year-round |
| Hatchery Chinook SalmonUp to 2 adults may be retained. · Hatchery fish only | 12" min | 6 | Year-round |
| Hatchery Coho SalmonUp to 2 adults may be retained. · Hatchery fish only | 12" min | 6 | Year-round |
 Lake Trout | 8" min | 10 | Year-round |
 Largemouth BassExcept 1 over 17” may be retained. | 12" max | 10 | Year-round |
 Pink SalmonApplies to all salmon other than hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho. | – | Catch & release only | Year-round |
 Rainbow Trout | 8" min | 10 | Year-round |
 Smallmouth BassOnly 1 over 14” may be retained. | – | 15 | Year-round |
 Sockeye SalmonApplies to all salmon other than hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho. | – | Catch & release only | Year-round |
 Steelhead | 8" min | 10 | Year-round |
 WalleyeOnly 1 over 22” may be retained. | – | 16 | Year-round |
| Wild Cutthroat TroutWild fish only | – | Catch & release only | Year-round |
| Wild Rainbow TroutWild fish only | – | Catch & release only | Year-round |
– means no limit is listed for this water. Rules not shown here follow Washington's statewide regulations.
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Lake Scanewa fishing: common questions
What fish have special regulations on Lake Scanewa?
20 species have rules specific to Lake Scanewa: Atlantic Salmon, Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Channel Catfish, Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Cutthroat Trout, and Golden Trout, and 12 more.
What is the atlantic salmon limit on Lake Scanewa?
Atlantic Salmon are catch and release only on Lake Scanewa.
What is the brook trout limit on Lake Scanewa?
Brook Trout must be at least 8" to keep on Lake Scanewa, and the daily bag limit is 10.
What is the brown trout limit on Lake Scanewa?
Brown Trout must be at least 8" to keep on Lake Scanewa, and the daily bag limit is 10.
Is Lake Scanewa catch and release?
Some rules on Lake Scanewa are catch and release only, covering Atlantic Salmon, Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Pink Salmon, and Sockeye Salmon and others. Check the table for the section and dates that apply.
Do Washington statewide fishing rules apply on Lake Scanewa?
Where Lake Scanewa 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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