Mission Lake Fishing Regulations
Kitsap County, Washington · 2026 size limits, bag limits, and seasons
Mission Lake is a lake in Kitsap County, Washington. It has its own fishing regulations for 4 species, including Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, and Walleye. These rules replace Washington's statewide limits on this water.
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Mission Lake limits by species (2026)
| Species | Size limit | Daily bag | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
 Channel Catfish | – | 10 | Apr 1 – Oct 31 · From 4th Sat. in April |
 Largemouth Bass1 over 17” may be retained. | 12" max | 10 | Apr 1 – Oct 31 · From 4th Sat. in April |
 Smallmouth BassOnly 1 over 14” may be retained. | – | 15 | Apr 1 – Oct 31 · From 4th Sat. in April |
 WalleyeOnly 1 over 22” may be retained. | – | 16 | Apr 1 – Oct 31 · From 4th Sat. in April |
– means no limit is listed for this water. Rules not shown here follow Washington's statewide regulations.
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Mission Lake fishing: common questions
What fish have special regulations on Mission Lake?
4 species have rules specific to Mission Lake: Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, and Walleye.
What is the channel catfish limit on Mission Lake?
No size limit is listed for Channel Catfish on Mission Lake, and the daily bag limit is 10. Season: Apr 1 – Oct 31 · From 4th Sat. in April.
What is the largemouth bass limit on Mission Lake?
Largemouth Bass have a maximum size of 12" on Mission Lake, and the daily bag limit is 10. Season: Apr 1 – Oct 31 · From 4th Sat. in April.
What is the smallmouth bass limit on Mission Lake?
No size limit is listed for Smallmouth Bass on Mission Lake, and the daily bag limit is 15. Season: Apr 1 – Oct 31 · From 4th Sat. in April.
Do Washington statewide fishing rules apply on Mission Lake?
Where Mission 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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