Pumpkinseed in Washington
Keeping rules, the WDFW record and lakes or rivers for pumpkinseed.
- No min. size. Nolimit
- 1.09 lbsrecord
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pumpkinseed under WDFW rules
The statewide freshwater species table names pumpkinseed under "Crappie, Northern Pikeminnow, Peamouth Chub, Perch, Suckers, Sunfish, Catfish (Except Channel), Rock Bass, Striped Bass". The pamphlet wording is: No min. size. No daily limit.
In 2007, Barbie Hathawayn set the state mark of 1.09 lbs at Lake Terrell, Whatcom County. 122 waters carry it, Lake Roosevelt, Lake Umatilla and Lake Wallula included. The record list pairs it with Lepomis gibbosus.
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| Pamphlet row | Waters | Limit as printed | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crappie, Northern Pikeminnow, Peamouth Chub, Perch, Suckers, Sunfish, Catfish (E | all freshwater | No min. size. No daily limit. | Lakes, ponds, and reservoirs: year-round; rivers, streams and beaver ponds: Sat. before Memorial Day through Oct. 31 |
Limits and seasons as printed in the 2026-2027 Washington Sport Fishing Rules (WDFW pamphlet, in effect July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027), PDF page 27 (pamphlet PDF; eRegulations statewide freshwater page), read October 31, 2026.
State record pumpkinseed, Washington
| Listing | Weight | Angler | Water | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pumpkinseed | 1.09 lbs | Barbie Hathawayn | Lake Terrell, Whatcom County | July 2, 2007 |
WDFW sport fish records, read October 31, 2026; record list.
Where pumpkinseed turn up in Washington
Still water holding pumpkinseed
- Lake Roosevelt83,988 acres
- Lake Umatilla48,738 acres
- Lake Wallula26,274 acres
- Lake Washington21,934 acres
- Box Canyon Reservoir9,317 acres
- Lake Entiat8,829 acres
- Lake Pateros8,099 acres
- Lake Whatcom4,924 acres
- Lake Sammamish4,853 acres
- Lake Spokane4,748 acres
- Vancouver Lake2,287 acres
- Rock Lake2,190 acres
- Palmer Lake2,032 acres
- Boundary Reservoir1,579 acres
- Silver Lake (Cowlitz County)1,424 acres
- Deer Lake (Stevens County)1,146 acres
- Newman Lake1,099 acres
- Loon Lake1,086 acres
- Diamond Lake754 acres
- Liberty Lake706 acres
- Eloika Lake629 acres
- Big Lake536 acres
- Lake Goodwin536 acres
- Waitts Lake470 acres
WDFW Fish Washington and high lake layer species lists, WDFW SWIFD distribution, record waters and 2026 trout plants; largest waters first.
Fish filed near pumpkinseed
- Bluegillfreshwater
- Green Sunfishfreshwater
- Rock Bassfreshwater
- Warmouthfreshwater
Fir, basalt and open water near Pumpkinseed, photographed
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Where pumpkinseed turn up in Washington, briefly
What is the Washington limit for pumpkinseed?
As printed: No min. size. No daily limit.
What does the Washington pumpkinseed record weigh?
1.09 lbs, Lake Terrell, Whatcom County; Barbie Hathawayn, 2007.
Which lakes or rivers list pumpkinseed?
122 pages, beginning with Lake Roosevelt, Lake Umatilla and Lake Wallula.
Where has WDFW planted pumpkinseed?
The plants report carries no row for it.
Does any water have a Special Rule for pumpkinseed?
The Special Rules tables do not name it.
How does the Washington pumpkinseed season run?
WDFW gives: Lakes, ponds, and reservoirs: year-round; rivers, streams and beaver ponds: Sat. before Memorial Day through Oct. 31. Emergency changes come first.
Which Washington license covers pumpkinseed?
Anglers 16 and older need a Washington Freshwater license ($39.95 resident, $115.85 nonresident for 2026-27) or a Combination license; salmon, steelhead and sturgeon also take a catch record card.
How do I claim a Washington pumpkinseed record?
Fill in the WDFW record application, weigh the fish fresh on a certified scale and bring it to a WDFW office.