WDFW Statewide Rules: STEELHEAD

STEELHEAD

Steelhead Min. size 20". Daily limit 2. No more than 2 STEELHEAD may be retained as part of TROUT combined daily limit. STEELHEAD may be caught and released until the daily limit is retained.

SALMON , STEELHEAD, and DOLLY VARDEN/BULL TROUT to be released may not be totally removed from the water.

WILD STEELHEAD RETENTION RULES

One wild STEELHEAD per license year may be retained from one of the following rivers: Bogachiel River, Calawah River, Clearwater River, Dickey River, Hoh River, Quillayute River, Quinault River, or Sol Duc River, as listed in the special rules. No annual limit for hatchery STEELHEAD.

WDFW FRESHWATER EMERGENCY RULE CHANGES

Updates reflect changes to the Sportfishing Pamphlet. Rules found in the Sportfishing Pamphlet are in effect unless otherwise noted in the changes on the following web page: WDFW Emergency Rule Changes.

WASHINGTON SPORTSFISHING REGULATIONS PAMPHLET

Click the following link to view a pdf version of the 2011 Washington Sportsfishing Regulations Pamphlet.