Ohop Lake Fishing Regulations
Pierce County, Washington · 2026 size limits, bag limits, and seasons
Ohop Lake is a lake in Pierce 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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Ohop Lake limits by species (2026)
| Species | Size limit | Daily bag | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Fish SpeciesTwo-pole fishing not allowed | – | – | Always open |
 Channel Catfish | – | 10 | Year-round |
 Largemouth Bass1 over 17” may be retained. | 12" max | 10 | Year-round |
 Smallmouth BassOnly 1 over 14” may be retained. | – | 15 | Year-round |
 WalleyeOnly 1 over 22” may be retained. | – | 16 | Year-round |
– means no limit is listed for this water. Rules not shown here follow Washington's statewide regulations.
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Ohop Lake fishing: common questions
What fish have special regulations on Ohop Lake?
4 species have rules specific to Ohop Lake: Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, and Walleye.
What is the channel catfish limit on Ohop Lake?
No size limit is listed for Channel Catfish on Ohop Lake, and the daily bag limit is 10.
What is the largemouth bass limit on Ohop Lake?
Largemouth Bass have a maximum size of 12" on Ohop Lake, and the daily bag limit is 10.
What is the smallmouth bass limit on Ohop Lake?
No size limit is listed for Smallmouth Bass on Ohop Lake, and the daily bag limit is 15.
Do Washington statewide fishing rules apply on Ohop Lake?
Where Ohop 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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