Sunset Lake Fishing Regulations
Whatcom County, Washington · 2026 size limits, bag limits, and seasons
Sunset Lake is a lake in Whatcom 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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Sunset Lake limits by species (2026)
| Species | Size limit | Daily bag | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
 Channel Catfish | – | 10 | Year-round |
 Largemouth BassExcept 1 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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Sunset Lake fishing: common questions
What fish have special regulations on Sunset Lake?
4 species have rules specific to Sunset Lake: Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, and Walleye.
What is the channel catfish limit on Sunset Lake?
No size limit is listed for Channel Catfish on Sunset Lake, and the daily bag limit is 10.
What is the largemouth bass limit on Sunset Lake?
Largemouth Bass have a maximum size of 12" on Sunset Lake, and the daily bag limit is 10.
What is the smallmouth bass limit on Sunset Lake?
No size limit is listed for Smallmouth Bass on Sunset Lake, and the daily bag limit is 15.
Do Washington statewide fishing rules apply on Sunset Lake?
Where Sunset 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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