WDFW Statewide Rules: TROUT

TROUT

The combined daily limit for an angler that fishes in both rivers and lakes on the same day is 5 TROUT. In the combined daily limit, only 2 TROUT may be from rivers, except as provided for EASTERN BROOK TROUT (EBT).

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

BROWN, CUTTHROAT, RAINBOW, LAKE TROUT, GODLEN, GRAYLING, KOKANEE, TIGER, SALMON (ATLANTIC, CHINOOK, COHO)

In rivers, streams, and beaver ponds: Min. size 8". Daily limit 2. When fishing with bait, all TROUT (except STEELHEAD) equal to or greater than the minimum size are counted as part of the daily limit whether kept or released.

In lakes, ponds, and reservoirs: No min. size. Daily limit 5. When fishing with bait, all TROUT (except STEELHEAD) equal to or greater than the minimum size are counted as part of the daily limit whether kept or released.

EASTERN BROOK TROUT (EBT)

In rivers, streams, and beaver ponds: No min. size. Daily limit 5. Anglers may keep up to 5 Eastern Brook Trout (EBT), but no more than 5 Trout total, and no more than 2 can be other Trout species.

In lakes, ponds, and reservoirs: Count as part of the 5 Trout daily limit.

DOLLY VARDEN / BULL TROUT

When listed as open under the special rules, count as part of the TROUT combined daily limit.