Washington
Lake
180 acres
Not yet reviewed
About Fishing at Salmon Bay
Salmon Bay is a public lake in King County, Washington, managed by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
It is public water managed for fishing by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Lakes and reservoirs across the West Coast typically hold largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass, channel and blue catfish, black and white crappie, bluegill, and rainbow, brown and lake trout, with kokanee and other landlocked salmon present in many larger reservoirs -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Salmon Bay covers about 180 acres in the Region 4 (North Puget Sound) region. The nearest other mapped waters on PiscaMaps are Lake Washington Ship Canal and Lake Union.
Region
Region 4 (North Puget Sound)
Public access
Not yet reviewed
Managed by
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
Access & Rules at Salmon Bay
Facilities Near Salmon Bay
Boat ramps: 1 mapped — Boat ramp.
Source: OpenStreetMap contributors.
Fishing Licence for Salmon Bay
Anyone 15 or older needs a Washington freshwater fishing licence — the resident annual is about $30, the non-resident annual about $85, with a combination (fresh + salt + shellfish) licence and 1-, 2- and 3-day options. A Columbia River Salmon/Steelhead Endorsement (~$9) is required to fish the Columbia and its tributaries for salmon or steelhead, a Two-Pole Endorsement (~$15) allows two rods on eligible waters, and a free Catch Record Card is required for salmon, steelhead, sturgeon and halibut. Youth under 15 fish free. A Discover Pass ($30/year or $10/day) is required to park at WDFW water-access areas, state parks and DNR land. Buy from WDFW at fishhunt.dfw.wa.gov. A Washington fishing licence covers this water — it is on WDFW's Fish Washington list. Parking at a WDFW access area needs a Discover Pass.
Public access
Washington’s navigable rivers carry a public right to the bed and banks below the ordinary high-water line; the Cascade and Olympic river corridors are largely National Forest, and a Discover Pass covers parking at WDFW access areas and DNR land
The default trout limit is 5 per day on lowland lakes (many alpine lakes have no limit) and the bass limit is 5, with extensive selective-gear, catch-and-release and seasonal rules — the Yakima is C&R selective gear and wild steelhead are release-only statewide; always check the current Washington Sport Fishing Rules
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fish are in Salmon Bay?+
Salmon Bay is managed for fishing by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife; check the current Washington Sport Fishing Rules for this water.
Is Salmon Bay public?+
Yes. Salmon Bay is public water managed by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. Access is recorded as "Not yet reviewed" and confirmed via agency records.
What licence do I need for Salmon Bay?+
Anyone 15 or older needs a Washington freshwater fishing licence — the resident annual is about $30, the non-resident annual about $85, with a combination (fresh + salt + shellfish) licence and 1-, 2- and 3-day options. A Columbia River Salmon/Steelhead Endorsement (~$9) is required to fish the Columbia and its tributaries for salmon or steelhead, a Two-Pole Endorsement (~$15) allows two rods on eligible waters, and a free Catch Record Card is required for salmon, steelhead, sturgeon and halibut. Youth under 15 fish free. A Discover Pass ($30/year or $10/day) is required to park at WDFW water-access areas, state parks and DNR land. Buy from WDFW at fishhunt.dfw.wa.gov. A Washington fishing licence covers this water — it is on WDFW's Fish Washington list. Parking at a WDFW access area needs a Discover Pass.
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