Moses Lake Fishing Regulations

Grant County, Washington · 2026 size limits, bag limits, and seasons

Moses Lake is a lake in Grant County, Washington. It has its own fishing regulations for 6 species, including Black Crappie, Bluegill, Common Carp, and Crappie. These rules replace Washington's statewide limits on this water.

6 species with limits

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Fish with special rules on Moses Lake

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Black Crappie

9" min · 10/day

Bluegill

8" min · 5/day

Common Carp

See rules below

White Crappie

9" min · 10/day

Yellow Perch

25/day

Moses Lake limits by species (2026)

Species	Size limit	Daily bag	Season
Black Crappie	9" min	10	Year-round
Bluegill	8" min	5	Year-round
Common CarpNo license required. · No daily limit.	–	–	Year-round
Crappie	9" min	10	Year-round
White Crappie	9" min	10	Year-round
Yellow Perch	–	25	Year-round

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

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Moses Lake fishing: common questions

What fish have special regulations on Moses Lake?

6 species have rules specific to Moses Lake: Black Crappie, Bluegill, Common Carp, Crappie, White Crappie, and Yellow Perch.

What is the black crappie limit on Moses Lake?

Black Crappie must be at least 9" to keep on Moses Lake, and the daily bag limit is 10.

What is the bluegill limit on Moses Lake?

Bluegill must be at least 8" to keep on Moses Lake, and the daily bag limit is 5.

What is the common carp limit on Moses Lake?

No size limit is listed for Common Carp on Moses Lake.

Do Washington statewide fishing rules apply on Moses Lake?

Where Moses 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.

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