Lake Shannon Fishing Regulations

Skagit/Whatcom counties, Washington · 2026 size limits, bag limits, and seasons

Lake Shannon is a lake in Skagit/Whatcom counties, Washington. It has its own fishing regulations for 1 species, including Sockeye Salmon. These rules replace Washington's statewide limits on this water.

1 species with limits

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Sockeye Salmon

8" min · 10/day

Lake Shannon limits by species (2026)

Species	Size limit	Daily bag	Season
All Fish SpeciesChumming permitted.	–	–	Always open
Sockeye Salmon	8" min	10	Apr 25 – Oct 31 · 4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31

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

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Lake Shannon fishing: common questions

What fish have special regulations on Lake Shannon?

1 species has rules specific to Lake Shannon: Sockeye Salmon.

What is the sockeye salmon limit on Lake Shannon?

Sockeye Salmon must be at least 8" to keep on Lake Shannon, and the daily bag limit is 10. Season: Apr 25 – Oct 31 · 4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31.

Do Washington statewide fishing rules apply on Lake Shannon?

Where Lake Shannon 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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