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North Cascades National Park (48.71, -121.18)

Is the fish you caught here safe to eat? Below is every consumption advisory on file for North Cascades National Park, by species and size, in plain English — plus what's legal to keep.

1 species with advisories

What's safe to eat from North Cascades National Park

Rainbow Trout

SizeWhoGuidance
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.

SpeciesSizeDaily limitOpen seasonKeep 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

Access points from OpenStreetMap contributors.

About this water

State
Washington
Type
Lake
Location
48.7054, -121.1779
Advisory source
Washington State Dept. of Health — Fish Consumption Advisories