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West Branch Esquatzel Coulee Block 1 Irrigation Wasteway Lagoon Fishing Regulations

Washington · 2026 size limits, bag limits, and seasons

West Branch Esquatzel Coulee Block 1 Irrigation Wasteway Lagoon is a lagoon, 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.

7 species with limits

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West Branch Esquatzel Coulee Block 1 Irrigation Wasteway Lagoon limits by species (2026)

SpeciesSize limitDaily bagSeason
All Fish SpeciesClosed at night · Two-pole fishing allowed––Dec 1 – Aug 31, Sep 1 – Nov 30 · Closed
Brook Trout–Catch & release onlyDec 1 – Aug 31
Brown Trout–Catch & release onlyDec 1 – Aug 31
Cutthroat Trout–Catch & release onlyDec 1 – Aug 31
Golden Trout–Catch & release onlyDec 1 – Aug 31
Lake Trout–Catch & release onlyDec 1 – Aug 31
Rainbow Trout–Catch & release onlyDec 1 – Aug 31
Steelhead–Catch & release onlyDec 1 – Aug 31
––Dec 1 – Aug 31 · Closed

– means no limit is listed for this water. Rules not shown here follow Washington's statewide regulations.

West Branch Esquatzel Coulee Block 1 Irrigation Wasteway Lagoon fishing: common questions

What fish have special regulations on West Branch Esquatzel Coulee Block 1 Irrigation Wasteway Lagoon?

7 species have rules specific to West Branch Esquatzel Coulee Block 1 Irrigation Wasteway Lagoon: Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Golden Trout, Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout, and Steelhead.

What is the brook trout limit on West Branch Esquatzel Coulee Block 1 Irrigation Wasteway Lagoon?

Brook Trout are catch and release only on West Branch Esquatzel Coulee Block 1 Irrigation Wasteway Lagoon. Season: Dec 1 – Aug 31.

What is the brown trout limit on West Branch Esquatzel Coulee Block 1 Irrigation Wasteway Lagoon?

Brown Trout are catch and release only on West Branch Esquatzel Coulee Block 1 Irrigation Wasteway Lagoon. Season: Dec 1 – Aug 31.

What is the cutthroat trout limit on West Branch Esquatzel Coulee Block 1 Irrigation Wasteway Lagoon?

Cutthroat Trout are catch and release only on West Branch Esquatzel Coulee Block 1 Irrigation Wasteway Lagoon. Season: Dec 1 – Aug 31.

Is West Branch Esquatzel Coulee Block 1 Irrigation Wasteway Lagoon catch and release?

Some rules on West Branch Esquatzel Coulee Block 1 Irrigation Wasteway Lagoon are catch and release only, covering Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Golden Trout, and Lake Trout and others. Check the table for the section and dates that apply.

Do Washington statewide fishing rules apply on West Branch Esquatzel Coulee Block 1 Irrigation Wasteway Lagoon?

Where West Branch Esquatzel Coulee Block 1 Irrigation Wasteway Lagoon 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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