Lake WhatcomFishing
Lake Whatcom fishing & fish stocking
Fish stocking records and fishing regulations for Lake Whatcom in Washington. See the latest stockings below — which species were added, how many, and when — plus size and creel limits and where to get your Washington fishing license.
Regulations
Washington Dept. of Fish & Wildlife
Open year-round; the arm of the lake between the Electric Ave. Bridge and the outlet dam, plus all tributaries, is closed to fishing at all times. Two-pole fishing is NOT allowed (differs from the WA statewide default) — verify the current Sport Fishing Rules pamphlet
| Species | Min. length | Daily creel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kokanee salmon | — | 10 | Statewide lake limit — no Lake Whatcom-specific override found; no minimum size |
| Coastal cutthroat trout | — | 0 | Fishing for resident Coastal Cutthroat Trout is CLOSED lakewide (WDFW, declining abundance) — release any caught |
Get your fishing license
Buy or renew a license for Lake Whatcom through the state portal.