McDowell Lake Fishing Regulations
Stevens County, Washington · 2026 size limits, bag limits, and seasons
McDowell Lake is a lake in Stevens County, Washington. It has its own fishing regulations. These rules replace Washington's statewide limits on this water.
Map of McDowell Lake
McDowell Lake limits by species (2026)
| Species | Size limit | Daily bag | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Fish SpeciesMotors prohibited · Fly Fishing Only | – | – | Always open |
| – | Catch & release only | Apr 26 – 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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McDowell Lake fishing: common questions
Is McDowell Lake catch and release?
Some rules on McDowell Lake are catch and release only, covering All Fish Species. Check the table for the section and dates that apply.
Do Washington statewide fishing rules apply on McDowell Lake?
Where McDowell 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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