Tiger Trout in Washington
Keeping rules, the WDFW record and lakes or rivers for tiger trout.
- 2 dailylimit
- 27.42 lbsrecord
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tiger trout under WDFW rules
The statewide freshwater species table names tiger trout under "Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout, Golden Trout, Tiger Trout, and Grayling". The pamphlet wording is: In rivers, streams, and beaver ponds: Min. size 8". Daily limit 2.
In 2022, Cathy Clegg set the state mark of 27.42 lbs at Loon Lake, Stevens County. 31 waters carry it, Lake Roosevelt, Loon Lake and Downs Lake included. Special Rules mention it on 311 waters. The 2026 trout plants report holds 9 plants. The record list pairs it with Salmo trutta x Salvelinus fontinalis.
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| Pamphlet row | Waters | Limit as printed | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout, Golden Trout, Tiger Trout, and Gray | rivers, streams, and beaver ponds | In rivers, streams, and beaver ponds: Min. size 8". Daily limit 2. | Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31 (statewide river season, p.23) |
| Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout, Golden Trout, Tiger Trout, and Gray | lakes, ponds, and reservoirs | In lakes, ponds, and reservoirs: No min. size. Daily limit 5. | Year-round (statewide lake season, p.23) |
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.
Marine areas naming tiger trout
- Marine Area 1marine area 1
- Marine Area 2, Marine Area 2-1, Marine Area 2-2marine area 2
- Marine Area 3marine area 3
- Marine Area 4marine area 4
- Marine Area 5marine area 5
- Marine Area 6marine area 6
- Marine Area 7marine area 7
- Marine Area 8-1, Marine Area 8-2marine area 8
- Marine Area 9marine area 9
- Marine Area 10marine area 10
- Marine Area 11marine area 11
- Marine Area 12marine area 12
- Marine Area 13marine area 13
Printed in the 2026-2027 Washington Sport Fishing Rules (WDFW pamphlet, in effect July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027), as posted on eRegulations; read October 31, 2026.
Where Special Rules change the tiger trout line
On 311 waters a Special Rule replaces or adds to the statewide line, printed as "other trout" and "trout".
State record tiger trout, Washington
| Listing | Weight | Angler | Water | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiger Trout | 27.42 lbs | Cathy Clegg | Loon Lake, Stevens County | Aug. 7, 2022 |
WDFW sport fish records, read October 31, 2026; record list.
tiger trout from WDFW hatcheries, 2026
| Water | Plant as printed | County |
|---|---|---|
| BONAPARTE Lake | Tiger Trout, 962 fish at 2.5 per pound, September 17, 2026, Chelan Hatchery | Okanogan County |
| ANTILON Lake – SOUTH | Tiger Trout, 2,000 fish at 2.5 per pound, September 15, 2026, Chelan Hatchery | Chelan County |
| ROSES Lake | Tiger Trout, 2,000 fish at 2.5 per pound, September 15, 2026, Chelan Hatchery | Chelan County |
| SPECTACLE Lake | Tiger Trout, 635 fish at 2.59 per pound, March 18, 2026, Omak Hatchery | Okanogan County |
| SPECTACLE Lake | Tiger Trout, 783 fish at 2.59 per pound, March 17, 2026, Omak Hatchery | Okanogan County |
| BLUE Lake T37 | Tiger Trout, 500 fish at 2.59 per pound, March 16, 2026, Omak Hatchery | Okanogan County |
| SPECTACLE Lake | Tiger Trout, 780 fish at 2.59 per pound, March 16, 2026, Omak Hatchery | Okanogan County |
| SPECTACLE Lake | Tiger Trout, 1,564 fish at 2.59 per pound, March 11, 2026, Omak Hatchery | Okanogan County |
| SPECTACLE Lake | Tiger Trout, 1,402 fish at 2.59 per pound, March 10, 2026, Omak Hatchery | Okanogan County |
WDFW Trout Plants report (rows January 2 to October 27, 2026), read October 31, 2026.
Where tiger trout turn up in Washington
Still water holding tiger trout
- Lake Roosevelt83,988 acres
- Loon Lake1,086 acres
- Downs Lake406 acres
- Williams Lake (Spokane County)317 acres
- Clear Lake (Spokane County)316 acres
- Spectacle Lake (Okanogan County)314 acres
- Sacheen Lake310 acres
- Lake Thomas209 acres
- Warden Lake200 acres
- Roses Lake178 acres
- Patterson Lake160 acres
- Bonaparte Lake152 acres
- Dry Falls Lake88 acres
- Dry Lake81 acres
- Heritage Lake70 acres
- Black Lake (Stevens County)69 acres
- Aeneas Lake53 acres
- Fish Lake (Spokane County)43 acres
- Dusty Lake41 acres
- Conners Lake35 acres
- Squalicum Lake31 acres
- Big Mosquito Lake27 acres
- Lake Gillette25 acres
- Coffin Lake21 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 tiger trout
- Atlantic Salmonfreshwater
- Brown Troutfreshwater
- Bull Troutfreshwater
- Chinook Salmonfreshwater
- Chum Salmonfreshwater
- Coho Salmonfreshwater
- Coastal Cutthroat Troutfreshwater
- Lahontan Cutthroat Troutfreshwater
- Westslope Cutthroat Troutfreshwater
- Dolly Vardenfreshwater
- Brook Troutfreshwater
- Golden Troutfreshwater
Fir, basalt and open water near Tiger Trout, photographed
Photo: Richie Diesterheft, CC BY-SA 2.0
Photo: Sheila Sund, CC BY 2.0
Photo: Kev Cook, CC BY 4.0
Photo: Bonnie Moreland, Public domain
Where tiger trout turn up in Washington, briefly
What is the Washington limit for tiger trout?
As printed: In rivers, streams, and beaver ponds: Min. size 8". Daily limit 2.
What does the Washington tiger trout record weigh?
27.42 lbs, Loon Lake, Stevens County; Cathy Clegg, 2022.
Which lakes or rivers list tiger trout?
31 pages, beginning with Lake Roosevelt, Loon Lake and Downs Lake.
Where has WDFW planted tiger trout?
Yes, with 9 plants; see BONAPARTE Lake.
Does any water have a Special Rule for tiger trout?
Yes; Special Rules name it on 311 waters.
How does the Washington tiger trout season run?
WDFW gives: Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31 (statewide river season, p.23). Emergency changes come first.
Which Washington license covers tiger trout?
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 tiger trout record?
Fill in the WDFW record application, weigh the fish fresh on a certified scale and bring it to a WDFW office.