Medical Lake Fishing Regulations
Spokane County, Washington · 2026 size limits, bag limits, and seasons
Medical Lake is a lake in Spokane County, Washington. It has its own fishing regulations for 7 species, including Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, and Golden Trout. These rules replace Washington's statewide limits on this water.
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Medical Lake limits by species (2026)
| Species | Size limit | Daily bag | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Fish SpeciesMotors prohibited · Artificial Only; Barbless; Single Point Hook | – | – | Always open |
 Brook Trout | 14" min | 2 | Mar 1 – Nov 30 |
 Brown Trout | 14" min | 2 | Mar 1 – Nov 30 |
 Cutthroat Trout | 14" min | 2 | Mar 1 – Nov 30 |
 Golden Trout | 14" min | 2 | Mar 1 – Nov 30 |
 Lake Trout | 14" min | 2 | Mar 1 – Nov 30 |
 Rainbow Trout | 14" min | 2 | Mar 1 – Nov 30 |
 Steelhead | 14" min | 2 | Mar 1 – Nov 30 |
– means no limit is listed for this water. Rules not shown here follow Washington's statewide regulations.
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Medical Lake fishing: common questions
What fish have special regulations on Medical Lake?
7 species have rules specific to Medical Lake: Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Golden Trout, Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout, and Steelhead.
What is the brook trout limit on Medical Lake?
Brook Trout must be at least 14" to keep on Medical Lake, and the daily bag limit is 2. Season: Mar 1 – Nov 30.
What is the brown trout limit on Medical Lake?
Brown Trout must be at least 14" to keep on Medical Lake, and the daily bag limit is 2. Season: Mar 1 – Nov 30.
What is the cutthroat trout limit on Medical Lake?
Cutthroat Trout must be at least 14" to keep on Medical Lake, and the daily bag limit is 2. Season: Mar 1 – Nov 30.
Do Washington statewide fishing rules apply on Medical Lake?
Where Medical 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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