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McIntosh Lake
Is the fish you caught here safe to eat? Below is every consumption advisory on file for McIntosh Lake, by species and size, in plain English — plus what's legal to keep.
3 species with advisories · contaminants: Mercury
What's safe to eat from McIntosh Lake
Bluegill
| Size | Who | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| All sizes | General population | Safe to eat as part of a regular diet. |
Source: official advisory· updated 2026-09-22
Largemouth Bass
| Size | Who | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| All sizes | Women who may become pregnant & children under 15 | For women who may become pregnant, pregnant or breastfeeding women, and children under 15: limit to two meals per week due to elevated Mercury. |
Source: official advisory· updated 2026-09-22
Yellow Perch
| Size | Who | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| All sizes | General population | Safe to eat as part of a regular diet. |
Source: official advisory· updated 2026-09-22
Is it legal to keep?
These are Washington's statewide limits — a water-specific rule may override them. Always verify the current regulations before keeping a fish.
| Species | Size | Daily limit | Open season | Keep season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Largemouth Bass | — | 5 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Smallmouth Bass | — | 5 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Walleye | — | — | Year-round | Same as open |
| Rainbow Trout | — | 5 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Channel Catfish | — | 5 | Year-round | Same as open |
Official rules: Washington — Washington DFW
Getting on the water
- McIntosh Lake Boat Launch boat ramp 0.1 mi Directions
- WDFW Boat Launch boat ramp 0.1 mi Directions
- Boat ramp boat ramp 4.7 mi Directions
- WDFW Boat Launch boat ramp 4.7 mi Directions
Access points from OpenStreetMap contributors.