Potholes Reservoir Fishing Regulations

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

Potholes Reservoir is a reservoir in Grant County, Washington. It has its own fishing regulations for 5 species, including Black Crappie, Bluegill, Crappie, and White Crappie. These rules replace Washington's statewide limits on this water.

5 species with limits

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Fish with special rules on Potholes Reservoir

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Black Crappie

9" min

Bluegill

See rules below

White Crappie

9" min

Yellow Perch

25/day

Potholes Reservoir limits by species (2026)

Species	Size limit	Daily bag	Season
Black CrappieDaily limit up to 25 bluegill and crappie combined.	9" min	–	Year-round
BluegillDaily limit up to 25 bluegill and crappie combined.	–	–	Year-round
CrappieDaily limit up to 25 bluegill and crappie combined.	9" min	–	Year-round
White CrappieDaily limit up to 25 bluegill and crappie combined.	9" min	–	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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Potholes Reservoir fishing: common questions

What fish have special regulations on Potholes Reservoir?

5 species have rules specific to Potholes Reservoir: Black Crappie, Bluegill, Crappie, White Crappie, and Yellow Perch.

What is the black crappie limit on Potholes Reservoir?

Black Crappie must be at least 9" to keep on Potholes Reservoir.

What is the bluegill limit on Potholes Reservoir?

No size limit is listed for Bluegill on Potholes Reservoir.

What is the crappie limit on Potholes Reservoir?

Crappie must be at least 9" to keep on Potholes Reservoir.

Do Washington statewide fishing rules apply on Potholes Reservoir?

Where Potholes Reservoir 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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