Tanwax Lake Fishing Regulations
Pierce County, Washington · 2026 size limits, bag limits, and seasons
Tanwax Lake is a lake in Pierce County, Washington. It has its own fishing regulations for 3 species, including Black Crappie, Crappie, and White Crappie. These rules replace Washington's statewide limits on this water.
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Tanwax Lake limits by species (2026)
| Species | Size limit | Daily bag | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Fish SpeciesTwo-Pole not allowed. | – | – | Always open |
 Black Crappie | 9" min | 10 | Year-round |
| Crappie | 9" min | 10 | Year-round |
 White Crappie | 9" min | 10 | Year-round |
– means no limit is listed for this water. Rules not shown here follow Washington's statewide regulations.
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Tanwax Lake fishing: common questions
What fish have special regulations on Tanwax Lake?
3 species have rules specific to Tanwax Lake: Black Crappie, Crappie, and White Crappie.
What is the black crappie limit on Tanwax Lake?
Black Crappie must be at least 9" to keep on Tanwax Lake, and the daily bag limit is 10.
What is the crappie limit on Tanwax Lake?
Crappie must be at least 9" to keep on Tanwax Lake, and the daily bag limit is 10.
What is the white crappie limit on Tanwax Lake?
White Crappie must be at least 9" to keep on Tanwax Lake, and the daily bag limit is 10.
Do Washington statewide fishing rules apply on Tanwax Lake?
Where Tanwax 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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