Lake Symington Fishing Regulations
Kitsap County, Washington · 2026 size limits, bag limits, and seasons
Lake Symington is a lake in Kitsap County, Washington. It has its own fishing regulations for 6 species, including Channel Catfish, Cutthroat Trout, Largemouth Bass, and Smallmouth Bass. These rules replace Washington's statewide limits on this water.
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Lake Symington limits by species (2026)
| Species | Size limit | Daily bag | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Fish SpeciesArtificial Only; Barbless; No Bait; Single Point Hook | – | – | Always open |
 Channel Catfish | – | 10 | Apr 25 – Oct 31 · 4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31 |
 Cutthroat Trout | – | Catch & release only | Apr 25 – Oct 31 · 4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31 |
 Largemouth BassExcept 1 over 17” may be retained. | 12" max | 10 | Apr 25 – Oct 31 · 4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31 |
 Smallmouth BassOnly 1 over 14” may be retained. | – | 15 | Apr 25 – Oct 31 · 4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31 |
 WalleyeOnly 1 over 22” may be retained. | – | 16 | Apr 25 – Oct 31 · 4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31 |
| Wild Rainbow TroutWild fish only | – | Catch & release only | 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 Symington fishing: common questions
What fish have special regulations on Lake Symington?
6 species have rules specific to Lake Symington: Channel Catfish, Cutthroat Trout, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, and Wild Rainbow Trout.
What is the channel catfish limit on Lake Symington?
No size limit is listed for Channel Catfish on Lake Symington, and the daily bag limit is 10. Season: Apr 25 – Oct 31 · 4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31.
What is the cutthroat trout limit on Lake Symington?
Cutthroat Trout are catch and release only on Lake Symington. Season: Apr 25 – Oct 31 · 4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31.
What is the largemouth bass limit on Lake Symington?
Largemouth Bass have a maximum size of 12" on Lake Symington, and the daily bag limit is 10. Season: Apr 25 – Oct 31 · 4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31.
Is Lake Symington catch and release?
Some rules on Lake Symington are catch and release only, covering Cutthroat Trout and Wild Rainbow Trout. Check the table for the section and dates that apply.
Do Washington statewide fishing rules apply on Lake Symington?
Where Lake Symington 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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