Squalicum Lake Fishing Regulations
Whatcom County, Washington · 2026 size limits, bag limits, and seasons
Squalicum Lake is a lake in Whatcom 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.
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Squalicum Lake limits by species (2026)
| Species | Size limit | Daily bag | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Fish SpeciesTwo-Pole not allowed. Motors prohibited. · Fly Fishing Only | – | – | Always open |
 Brook Trout | 14" min | 2 | Year-round |
 Brown Trout | 14" min | 2 | Year-round |
 Cutthroat Trout | 14" min | 2 | Year-round |
 Golden Trout | 14" min | 2 | Year-round |
 Lake Trout | 14" min | 2 | Year-round |
 Rainbow Trout | 14" min | 2 | Year-round |
 Steelhead | 14" min | 2 | Year-round |
– means no limit is listed for this water. Rules not shown here follow Washington's statewide regulations.
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Squalicum Lake fishing: common questions
What fish have special regulations on Squalicum Lake?
7 species have rules specific to Squalicum Lake: Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Golden Trout, Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout, and Steelhead.
What is the brook trout limit on Squalicum Lake?
Brook Trout must be at least 14" to keep on Squalicum Lake, and the daily bag limit is 2.
What is the brown trout limit on Squalicum Lake?
Brown Trout must be at least 14" to keep on Squalicum Lake, and the daily bag limit is 2.
What is the cutthroat trout limit on Squalicum Lake?
Cutthroat Trout must be at least 14" to keep on Squalicum Lake, and the daily bag limit is 2.
Do Washington statewide fishing rules apply on Squalicum Lake?
Where Squalicum 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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