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Potholes Reservoir
Is the fish you caught here safe to eat? Below is every consumption advisory on file for Potholes Reservoir, by species and size, in plain English — plus what's legal to keep.
4 species with advisories
What's safe to eat from Potholes Reservoir
Brown Bullhead
| Size | Who | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| All sizes | General population | Safe to eat as part of a regular diet. |
Source: official advisory· updated 2026-09-22
Lake Whitefish
| Size | Who | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| All sizes | General population | Safe to eat as part of a regular diet. |
Source: official advisory· updated 2026-09-22
Smallmouth Bass
| Size | Who | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| All sizes | General population | Safe to eat as part of a regular diet. |
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
- Boat ramp boat ramp 2.3 mi Directions
- Boat ramp boat ramp 2.3 mi Directions
- Boat ramp boat ramp 2.3 mi Directions
- Boat ramp boat ramp 2.4 mi Directions
- Blythe Boat Launch boat ramp 3.3 mi Directions
- Crab Creek Boat Launch boat ramp 3.5 mi Directions
Access points from OpenStreetMap contributors.