Fishing in Washington

Ravensdale Lake Fishing Regulations

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

Ravensdale Lake is a lake in King County, Washington. It has its own fishing regulations for 11 species, including Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Channel Catfish, and Cutthroat Trout. These rules replace Washington's statewide limits on this water.

11 species with limits
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Map of Ravensdale Lake

Aerial map of Ravensdale Lake, King County, Washington
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Fish with special rules on Ravensdale Lake

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Brook Trout illustration

Brook Trout

14" min · 2/day

Brown Trout illustration

Brown Trout

14" min · 2/day

Channel Catfish illustration

Channel Catfish

10/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

Largemouth Bass illustration

Largemouth Bass

12" max · 10/day

Rainbow Trout illustration

Rainbow Trout

14" min · 2/day

Ravensdale Lake limits by species (2026)

SpeciesSize limitDaily bagSeason
All Fish SpeciesArtificial Only; Barbless; No Bait; Single Point Hook––Always open
Brook Trout14" min2Apr 25 – Oct 31 · 4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31
Brown Trout14" min2Apr 25 – Oct 31 · 4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31
Channel Catfish–10Apr 25 – Oct 31 · 4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31
Cutthroat Trout14" min2Apr 25 – Oct 31 · 4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31
Golden Trout14" min2Apr 25 – Oct 31 · 4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31
Lake Trout14" min2Apr 25 – Oct 31 · 4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31
Largemouth BassExcept 1 over 17” may be retained.12" max10Apr 25 – Oct 31 · 4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31
Rainbow Trout14" min2Apr 25 – Oct 31 · 4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31
Smallmouth BassOnly 1 over 14” may be retained.–15Apr 25 – Oct 31 · 4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31
Steelhead14" min2Apr 25 – Oct 31 · 4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31
WalleyeOnly 1 over 22” may be retained.–16Apr 25 – 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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Ravensdale Lake fishing: common questions

What fish have special regulations on Ravensdale Lake?

11 species have rules specific to Ravensdale Lake: Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Channel Catfish, Cutthroat Trout, Golden Trout, Lake Trout, Largemouth Bass, and Rainbow Trout, and 3 more.

What is the brook trout limit on Ravensdale Lake?

Brook Trout must be at least 14" to keep on Ravensdale Lake, and the daily bag limit is 2. Season: Apr 25 – Oct 31 · 4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31.

What is the brown trout limit on Ravensdale Lake?

Brown Trout must be at least 14" to keep on Ravensdale Lake, and the daily bag limit is 2. Season: Apr 25 – Oct 31 · 4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31.

What is the channel catfish limit on Ravensdale Lake?

No size limit is listed for Channel Catfish on Ravensdale Lake, and the daily bag limit is 10. Season: Apr 25 – Oct 31 · 4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31.

Do Washington statewide fishing rules apply on Ravensdale Lake?

Where Ravensdale 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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