Fishing in Washington

Muskegon Lake Fishing Regulations

Pend Oreille County, Washington · 2026 size limits, bag limits, and seasons

Muskegon Lake is a lake in Pend Oreille 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.

7 species with limits
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Map of Muskegon Lake

Aerial map of Muskegon Lake, Pend Oreille County, Washington
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Fish with special rules on Muskegon Lake

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Brook Trout illustration

Brook Trout

14" min · 2/day

Brown Trout illustration

Brown Trout

14" min · 2/day

Cutthroat Trout illustration

Cutthroat Trout

14" min · 2/day

Golden Trout illustration

Golden Trout

14" min · 2/day

Lake Trout illustration

Lake Trout

14" min · 2/day

Rainbow Trout illustration

Rainbow Trout

14" min · 2/day

Steelhead illustration

Steelhead

14" min · 2/day

Muskegon Lake limits by species (2026)

SpeciesSize limitDaily bagSeason
All Fish SpeciesMotors prohibited: internal combustion · Artificial Only; Barbless; Single Point Hook––Always open
Brook Trout14" min2Apr 26 – Oct 31 · 4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31
Brown Trout14" min2Apr 26 – Oct 31 · 4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31
Cutthroat Trout14" min2Apr 26 – Oct 31 · 4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31
Golden Trout14" min2Apr 26 – Oct 31 · 4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31
Lake Trout14" min2Apr 26 – Oct 31 · 4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31
Rainbow Trout14" min2Apr 26 – Oct 31 · 4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31
Steelhead14" min2Apr 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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Muskegon Lake fishing: common questions

What fish have special regulations on Muskegon Lake?

7 species have rules specific to Muskegon Lake: Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Golden Trout, Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout, and Steelhead.

What is the brook trout limit on Muskegon Lake?

Brook Trout must be at least 14" to keep on Muskegon Lake, and the daily bag limit is 2. Season: Apr 26 – Oct 31 · 4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31.

What is the brown trout limit on Muskegon Lake?

Brown Trout must be at least 14" to keep on Muskegon Lake, and the daily bag limit is 2. Season: Apr 26 – Oct 31 · 4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31.

What is the cutthroat trout limit on Muskegon Lake?

Cutthroat Trout must be at least 14" to keep on Muskegon Lake, and the daily bag limit is 2. Season: Apr 26 – Oct 31 · 4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31.

Do Washington statewide fishing rules apply on Muskegon Lake?

Where Muskegon 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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