WSR 16-14-038 PERMANENT RULES DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE [Order 16-158—Filed June 28, 2016, 10:10 a.m., effective July 29, 2016] Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing.
Purpose: Recreational salmon fishing rules based on North of Falcon recommendations change from year to year to reflect current resource availability and to achieve conservation goals. Amendments to recreational salmon fishing rules are needed to implement the agreed-upon changes.
Citation of Existing Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 220-310-185, 220-310-190, 220-310-200, 220-55-220, 220-55-230, and 232-28-620.
Adopted under notice filed as WSR 16-11-099 on May 18, 2016.
Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Comply with Federal Statute: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; Federal Rules or Standards: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Recently Enacted State Statutes: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted at Request of a Nongovernmental Entity: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted on the Agency's Own Initiative: New 0, Amended 7, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Clarify, Streamline, or Reform Agency Procedures: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted Using Negotiated Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; Pilot Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Other Alternative Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Date Adopted: June 27, 2016.
J. W. Unsworth
Director
AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending WSR 16-06-073, filed 2/26/16, effective 7/1/16)
WAC 220-310-185 Freshwater exceptions to statewide rules—Southwest.
(1) Abernathy Creek and all tributaries including Cameron, Slide, and Wiest creeks (Cowlitz County):
(a) From the mouth to a point 500 feet downstream from the Abernathy Technology Center:
(i) Barbless hooks are required for salmon and steelhead.
(ii) Bass: No limit and no size restriction.
(iii) Channel catfish: No limit.
(iv) Walleye: No limit and no size restriction.
(v) Open the first Saturday in June through August 31 and November 1 through March 15.
(vi) Mandatory hatchery steelhead retention. No catch and release of hatchery steelhead.
(A) First Saturday in June through August 31:
(I) No minimum size for trout.
(II) Release all fish except adipose clipped trout as evidenced by a healed scar at the location of the adipose fin.
(III) Three hatchery trout limit.
(B) November 1 through March 15: Catch and release except up to 3 hatchery steelhead may be retained.
(C) Salmon:
(I) Open November 1 through December 31.
(II) Limit 6; up to 2 may be adults.
(III) Only hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho may be retained.
(b) From 200 feet above Abernathy Falls to posted markers 500 feet downstream from the Abernathy Fish Technology Center: Closed.
(c) From 200 feet above Abernathy Falls upstream to source and all tributaries including Erick and ((Ordways)) Ordway creeks:
(i) Open the first Saturday in June through August 31.
(ii) Release all fish except adipose clipped trout as evidenced by a healed scar at the location of the adipose fin.
(iii) Trout: No minimum size.
(iv) Mandatory hatchery steelhead retention. No catch and release of hatchery steelhead. Three hatchery trout limit.
(v) Selective gear rules apply.
(2) Battle Ground Lake (Clark County):
(a) Closed the Monday before Thanksgiving Day through Thanksgiving Day.
(b) It is unlawful to fish from a floating device equipped with an internal combustion motor.
(c) Trout: It is unlawful to retain more than 2 fish twenty inches or greater in length.
(3) Blue Creek (Lewis County), from the mouth to Spencer Road:
(a) Closed from posted sign above rearing pond outlet to Spencer Road.
(b) Anti-snagging rule applies. When the anti-snagging rule is in effect, only fish hooked inside the mouth may be retained.
(c) Night closure in effect.
(d) Open June 1 through April 14 for trout only:
(i) Limit 5; minimum length 12 inches; it is unlawful to retain more than 3 hatchery steelhead.
(ii) Release wild cutthroat.
(iii) Mandatory hatchery steelhead retention. No catch and release of hatchery steelhead.
(((iv))) (e) Barbless hooks are required for salmon and steelhead.
(f) Salmon:
(i) Open August 1 through December 31.
(ii) Limit 6; up to 2 may be adults.
(iii) Only hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho may be retained.
(4) Blue Lake (Cowlitz County):
(a) Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(c) It is unlawful to fish from a floating device equipped with an internal combustion motor.
(d) Catch and release only.
(5) Blue Lake Creek (Lewis County): Selective gear rules apply.
(6) Butter Creek (Lewis County):
(a) Selective gear rules apply.
(b) Trout: Minimum length 10 inches.
(7) Canyon Creek (Clark County):
(a) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31.
(b) Trout: Limit 5.
(8) Canyon Creek tributaries including Fly, Little Fly, Big Rock, Sorehead, Jakes, and Pelvey creeks (Clark/Skamania counties): Open.
(9) Carlisle Lake (Lewis County):
(a) Open the fourth Saturday in April through last day in February.
(b) It is unlawful to fish from a floating device equipped with an internal combustion motor.
(c) Landlocked salmon rules apply.
(10) Carson Creek (Skamania County): Selective gear rules apply.
(11) Castle Lake (Cowlitz County):
(a) Selective gear rules apply.
(b) It is unlawful to fish from a floating device equipped with an internal combustion motor.
(c) Trout: Limit one; minimum length 16 inches.
(12) Cedar Creek (tributary of N.F. Lewis) (Clark County):
(a) From the mouth to Grist Mill Bridge:
(i) Open the first Saturday in June through August 31 and November 1 through March 15.
(ii) Selective gear rules apply.
(iii) Release all trout except anglers may retain up to 3 hatchery steelhead.
(iv) Mandatory hatchery steelhead retention. No catch and release of hatchery steelhead.
(v) Salmon:
(A) Open November 1 through December 31.
(B) Limit 6; up to 2 may be adults.
(C) Only hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho may be retained.
(b) From the Grist Mill Bridge to 100 feet upstream of the falls: Closed.
(c) From 100 feet upstream of the falls upstream:
(i) Open the first Saturday in June through August 31.
(ii) Selective gear rules apply.
(iii) Release all fish except anglers may retain up to 3 hatchery steelhead.
(iv) Mandatory hatchery steelhead retention. No catch and release of hatchery steelhead.
(13) Cedar Creek tributaries including Bitter, Brush, Chelatchie, John, and Pup creeks (Clark County): Selective gear rules apply.
(14) Chinook River (Pacific County): From the Highway 101 Bridge upstream to source:
(a) Selective gear rules apply.
(b) Bass: No limit and no size restriction.
(c) Channel catfish: No limit.
(d) Walleye: No limit and no size restriction.
(15) Cispus River (Lewis County): From the mouth to the falls, not including the North Fork:
(a) Open year-round.
(b) Barbless hooks are required for salmon and steelhead.
(((b) From the mouth to the North Fork:
(i) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31; release cutthroat.
(ii) Open from November 1 through the Friday before the first Saturday in June.)) (c) Release all trout except anglers may retain up to 2 hatchery steelhead.
(((iii) Salmon:
(A) Open year-round.
(B) Limit 6; minimum size 8 inches.
(C) Release wild coho and wild Chinook.
(D) From January 1 through July 31, anglers may retain up to 2 adults as part of the limit.
(E) From August 1 through December 31, up to 2 of the limit may be adult Chinook.)) (d) Fly fishing only from the North Fork to the falls.
(e) Salmon:
(i) Open year-round.
(ii) Limit 6; up to 2 may be adults.
(iii) Only hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho may be retained.
(16) Cispus River, North Fork (Lewis County):
(a) Selective gear rules apply.
(b) Trout: Release cutthroat.
(17) Coal Creek (Cowlitz County):
(a) From the mouth to 400 feet below the falls:
(i) Open the first Saturday in June through August 31 and November 1 through last day in February.
(ii) Selective gear rules apply.
(iii) Bass: No limit and no size restriction.
(iv) Channel catfish: No limit.
(v) Trout:
(A) Release all fish except anglers may retain up to 3 hatchery steelhead.
(B) Mandatory hatchery steelhead retention. No catch and release of hatchery steelhead.
(vi) Walleye: No limit and no size restriction.
(vii) Salmon:
(A) Open November 1 through December 31.
(B) Limit 6; up to 2 may be adults.
(C) Only hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho may be retained.
(b) From the falls to 400 feet downstream: Closed.
(c) From the falls upstream to source including all tributaries: Release all fish except trout.
(18) Coldwater Lake (Cowlitz County):
(a) The Coldwater Lake inlet and outlet streams are closed.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(c) It is unlawful to fish from a floating device equipped with an internal combustion motor.
(d) Trout: Limit one; minimum length 16 inches.
(19) Cougar Creek (tributary to Yale Reservoir) (Cowlitz County): Open the first Saturday in June through August 31.
(20) Coweeman River (Cowlitz County):
(a) Barbless hooks are required for salmon and steelhead.
(b) From the mouth to Baird Creek:
(i) Open the first Saturday in June through August 31 and November 1 through March 15.
(ii) Salmon:
(A) Open November 1 through December 31.
(B) Limit 6; up to 2 may be adults.
(C) Only hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho may be retained.
(c) From Baird Creek upstream to the source, open the first Saturday in June through August 31.
(d) Release all trout, except anglers may retain up to 3 hatchery steelhead.
(((iii) Barbless hooks are required for steelhead.
(iv))) (e) Mandatory hatchery steelhead retention. No catch and release of hatchery steelhead.
(((b) From Baird Creek upstream to the source:
(i) Open the first Saturday in June through August 31.
(ii) Release all trout, except anglers may retain up to 3 hatchery steelhead.
(iii) Barbless hooks are required for steelhead.
(iv) Mandatory hatchery steelhead retention. No catch and release of hatchery steelhead.))
(21) Cowlitz Falls Reservoir (Lake Scanewa) (Lewis County):
(a) The upstream boundary of the reservoir in the Cowlitz arm is at the posted Lewis County PUD sign on Peters Road.
(b) The upstream boundary of the reservoir in the Cispus arm is at the posted markers at the Lewis County PUD kayak launch, approximately 1.5 miles upstream from the confluence of the Cowlitz and Cispus arms.
(c) Barbless hooks are required for salmon and steelhead.
(d) Open year-round.
(e) Trout:
(i) Release cutthroat.
(ii) Release rainbow trout, except those with a clipped adipose fin with a healed scar at the site of the clipped fin.
(iii) From September 1 through the last day in February: Limit 10.
(f) Salmon open year-round:
(i) Limit 6; ((minimum length 8 inches)) up to 2 may be adults.
(ii) ((Release wild Chinook and wild coho.)) Minimum length 8 inches.
(iii) ((From January 1 through July 31: No more than 2 adult salmon may be retained.
(iv) From August 1 through December 31: No more than 2 adult hatchery Chinook)) Only hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho may be retained.
(22) Cowlitz River (Lewis County):
(a) From the boundary markers at the mouth to Mayfield Dam:
(i) The following areas are closed:
(A) From 400 feet or posted markers below Cowlitz Salmon Hatchery barrier dam to boundary markers near the Cowlitz Salmon Hatchery water intake approximately 1,700 feet upstream of the Cowlitz Salmon Hatchery barrier dam.
(B) From 400 feet below the Mayfield powerhouse upstream to Mayfield Dam.
(C) Within a 100 foot radius of the new Cowlitz Trout Hatchery outfall structure, except open to anglers with disabilities who permanently use a wheelchair and possess a designated harvester companion card within posted markers when adjacent waters are open.
(D) Within a 100 foot radius of the Cowlitz Salmon Hatchery wheelchair ramp (within the posted fishing boundary) except for anglers with disabilities and who have a designated harvester companion card.
(ii) Barbless hooks are required for salmon, steelhead, and cutthroat trout, except from the Lexington Drive Bridge (Sparks Road Bridge) at Lexington upstream to the barrier dam from June 1 through July 31.
(iii) Game fish other than trout: Open first Saturday in June through March 31.
(A) Bass: No limit and no size restriction.
(B) Channel catfish: No limit.
(C) Walleye: No limit and no size restriction.
(iv) From Lexington Bridge to the barrier dam, fishing 2 poles is permissible so long as the angler possesses a valid two-pole endorsement.
(v) From the mouth of Mill Creek to the Cowlitz Salmon Hatchery barrier dam:
(A) April 1 through November 30:
(I) Anti-snagging rule applies. Anglers may only retain fish hooked in the mouth when the anti-snagging rule applies.
(II) Night closure in effect.
(B) It is unlawful to fish from a floating device.
(C) May 1 through June 15: It is unlawful to fish from the south side of the river.
(vi) Trout: Open year-round.
(A) Mandatory hatchery steelhead retention. No catch and release of hatchery steelhead.
(B) First Saturday in June through March 31:
(I) Limit 5; minimum length 12 inches.
(II) Up to 3 hatchery steelhead may be retained.
(III) Release wild cutthroat.
(C) April 1 through the Friday before the first Saturday in June: Release all fish, except anglers may retain up to 3 hatchery steelhead.
(vii) Salmon:
(A) Open ((January 1 through July 31:
(I))) year-round.
(B) Limit 6; up to 2 ((hatchery adults)) may be ((retained)) adults.
(((II))) (C) Only hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho may be retained.
(((B) Open August 1 through December 31:
(I) Limit 6; up to 2 adult hatchery Chinook may be retained.
(II) Only hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho may be retained.))
(b) From the posted PUD sign on Peters Road to the ((mouth of Ohanapecosh River and the mouth of Muddy Fork)) Forest Road 1270 (old Jody's Bridge):
(i) Barbless hooks are required for salmon and steelhead.
(ii) September 1 through October 31: Anti-snagging rule applies and night closure in effect. When the anti-snagging rule is in effect, only fish hooked inside the mouth may be retained.
(iii) Open ((the first Saturday in June through October 31: Release cutthroat.
(iv) Open November 1 through the Friday before the first Saturday in June)) year-round: Release trout except anglers may retain up to 2 hatchery steelhead.
(((v))) (iv) Salmon:
(A) Open ((January 1 through July 31:
(I))) year-round.
(B) Limit 6; up to 2 ((adult salmon)) may be ((retained)) adults.
(((II) Release wild coho and wild Chinook.
(B) Open August 1 through December 31:
(I) Limit 6; up to 2 adult hatchery Chinook may be retained.
(II) Release wild coho and wild Chinook.)) (C) Only hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho may be retained.
(23) Cowlitz River, Clear and Muddy Forks (Lewis County):
(a) Selective gear rules apply.
(b) Release cutthroat.
(24) Davis Lake (Lewis County): Open the fourth Saturday in April to last day in February.
(25) Deep River (Wahkiakum County):
(a) Game fish:
(i) Open year-round.
(ii) Trout: Release all trout except anglers may retain up to 2 hatchery steelhead.
(b) From mouth to town bridge:
(i) Channel catfish: No limit.
(ii) Walleye and bass: No limit and no size restriction.
(iii) Salmon:
(A) Open year-round((:
(A))).
(B) From March 1 through June 15, on days when the mainstem Columbia River recreational fishery below Bonneville Dam is open to the retention of Chinook salmon, the salmonid daily limit in Deep River is the same as in the adjacent mainstem Columbia. Otherwise:
(((B) From January 1 through July 31:
(I))) (C) Limit 6, ((of which no more than)) up to 2 may be adults ((salmon)).
(((II) Release wild Chinook and wild coho.
(C) From August 1 through December 31:
(I) Limit 6, of which no more than 2 may be adult Chinook.
(II) Release chum and wild coho.)) (D) Only hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho may be retained.
(26) Delemeter Creek (Cowlitz County):
(a) Closed from 400 feet below to 200 feet above the temporary weir while the weir is installed in the creek.
(b) Release all fish except ((mandatory)) hatchery steelhead ((retention)) and hatchery cutthroat. Three hatchery trout limit. ((No catch and release of hatchery steelhead.
(c) Release all trout except hatchery steelhead and hatchery cutthroat.
(d))) Mandatory hatchery steelhead retention.
(c) Selective gear rules apply.
(d) Salmon:
(i) Open August 1 through October 31.
(ii) Limit 6; up to 2 may be adults.
(iii) Only hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho may be retained.
(27) Dog Creek (Skamania County): From the falls upstream to the source, release all fish except trout.
(28) Drano Lake: In the waters downstream of markers on point of land downstream and across from Little White Salmon National Fish Hatchery and upstream of the Highway 14 Bridge:
(a) Barbless hooks are required for salmon and steelhead except from March 16 through June 30 and from October 1 through December 31.
(b) Closed on Wednesdays beginning the second Wednesday in April through June 30.
(c) Closed from 6 p.m. Tuesdays through 6 p.m. Wednesdays during the month of October.
(d) March 16 through June 30: Night closure in effect.
(e) August 1 through December 31: Anti-snagging rule applies. When the anti-snagging rule is in effect, only fish hooked inside the mouth may be retained.
(f) May 1 through June 30 and October 1 through December 31:
(i) Each angler aboard a vessel may deploy salmon/steelhead angling gear until the salmon/steelhead limit for all anglers aboard has been achieved.
(ii) Two-pole fishing for salmon/steelhead is permissible so long as the angler possesses a two-pole endorsement.
(g) The area west of a line projected from the easternmost pillar of the Highway 14 Bridge to a posted marker on the north shore is open only to bank fishing from April 16 through June 30.
(h) Open year-round.
(i) Bass: No limit and no size restriction.
(j) Channel catfish: No limit.
(k) Trout: Open January 1 through March 15; release trout, except anglers may retain up to 2 hatchery steelhead.
(l) Walleye: No limit and no size restriction.
(m) Salmon and steelhead: Open March 16 through December 31:
(i) From March 16 through July 31: Limit 2 hatchery steelhead or 2 hatchery Chinook, or one of each.
(ii) From August 1 through December 31: Limit 6; no more than 3 adults, of which only 2 hatchery steelhead may be retained.
(29) Elochoman River (Wahkiakum County):
(a) The following areas are closed:
(i) ((The waters from 100 feet above the upper hatchery rack downstream to the Elochoman Hatchery Bridge located 400 feet below the upper hatchery rack.
(ii) The waters from a point 50 feet above to 100 feet below the outlet pipes from the most downstream Elochoman Hatchery rearing pond and extending 30 feet out from the south bank of the river.
(iii))) From 200 feet above the department of fish and wildlife temporary weir downstream to Foster (Risk) Road Bridge while the weir is installed in the river.
(ii) September 1 through October 31: From 200 feet above the temporary weir upstream to the Elochoman Hatchery Bridge.
(b) From the mouth to West Fork:
(i) Open the first Saturday in June through March 15.
(ii) August 1 through October 31: Anti-snagging rule, night closure, and stationary gear restriction apply. When the anti-snagging rule is in effect, only fish hooked inside the mouth may be retained.
(iii) August 1 through March 15: Barbless hooks are required for salmon and steelhead.
(iv) Trout: Release all fish except anglers may retain up to 3 hatchery steelhead.
(v) Mandatory hatchery steelhead retention. No catch and release of hatchery steelhead.
(c) From the mouth to the Elochoman Hatchery Bridge located 400 feet below the upper hatchery rack:
(i) Open the last Saturday in May through the Friday before the first Saturday in June for bass, channel catfish, salmon, steelhead, and walleye.
(ii) Selective gear rules apply.
(iii) Bass: No limit and no size restriction.
(iv) Channel catfish: No limit.
(v) Walleye: No limit and no size restriction.
(vi) Salmon and steelhead:
((Daily)) (A) Limit 6 ((fish)); up to 3 may be hatchery adult Chinook or hatchery steelhead, and no more than 2 may be salmon.
(((A))) (B) Release wild Chinook salmon.
(((B))) (C) Mandatory hatchery steelhead retention. No catch and release of hatchery steelhead.
(((vi) Walleye: No limit and no size restriction.))
(vii) Salmon:
(A) Open the first Saturday in June through December 31.
(B) ((From the first Saturday in June through July 31:)) Limit 6 ((hatchery Chinook, of which no more than)); up to 2 may be adults.
(C) ((From August 1 through December 31:
(I) Limit 6 fish, of which no more than 2 may be adult Chinook.
(II) Release chum, wild coho, and wild Chinook.)) Only hatchery Chinook or hatchery coho may be retained.
(d) From West Fork upstream to the source:
(i) Release all fish except anglers may retain up to 3 hatchery steelhead.
(ii) Mandatory hatchery steelhead retention. No catch and release of hatchery steelhead.
(iii) Salmon:
(A) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(B) Limit 6; up to 2 may be adults.
(C) Only hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho may be retained.
(30) Falls Creek (Cowlitz County):
(a) Selective gear rules apply.
(b) Bass: No limit and no size restriction.
(c) Channel catfish: No limit.
(d) Walleye: No limit and no size restriction.
(31) Fort Borst Park Pond (Lewis County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through the last day in February, except closed the Monday before Thanksgiving Day through Thanksgiving Day.
(32) Franz Lake (Skamania County): Closed.
(33) Germany Creek (Cowlitz County) and all tributaries including John and Loper creeks:
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through August 31 and November 1 through March 15.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(c) Bass: No limit and no size restriction.
(d) Channel catfish: No limit.
(e) Trout:
(i) Release all trout except anglers may retain up to 3 hatchery steelhead.
(ii) Mandatory hatchery steelhead retention. No catch and release of hatchery steelhead.
(f) Walleye: No limit and no size restriction.
(g) Salmon:
(i) Open November 1 through December 31.
(ii) Limit 6; up to 2 may be adults.
(iii) Only hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho may be retained.
(34) Gobar Creek (tributary to Kalama River) (Cowlitz County):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through March 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(c) Release all fish except adipose clipped trout as evidenced by a healed scar at the location of the adipose fin.
(d) Trout: No minimum size. Three hatchery fish limit.
(e) Mandatory hatchery steelhead retention. No catch and release of hatchery steelhead.
(35) Goble Creek (Cowlitz County):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through August 31 and November 1 through March 15.
(b) Release all fish except anglers may retain up to 3 hatchery steelhead.
(((b))) (c) Selective gear rules apply.
(d) Salmon:
(i) Open November 1 through December 31.
(ii) Limit 6; up to 2 may be adults.
(iii) Only hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho may be retained.
(36) Grays River (Wahkiakum County): From the mouth to South Fork:
(a) Barbless hooks are required for salmon and steelhead.
(b) Open the first Saturday in June through March 15, except closed from Highway 4 Bridge to mouth of South Fork from October 16 through November 30.
(c) Closed from 400 feet below to 200 feet above the temporary weir while the weir is installed in the river.
(d) Anti-snagging rule, night closure and stationary gear restriction apply:
(i) From the mouth to the Highway 4 Bridge August 1 through November 15.
(ii) From the Highway 4 Bridge to the mouth of South Fork August 1 through October 15.
(iii) When the anti-snagging rule is in effect, only fish hooked inside the mouth may be retained.
(e) Game fish:
(i) Release all fish except anglers may retain up to 3 hatchery steelhead.
(ii) Mandatory hatchery steelhead retention. No catch and release of hatchery steelhead.
(iii) From the mouth to Highway 4 Bridge:
(A) Bass: No limit and no size restriction.
(B) Channel catfish: No limit.
(C) Walleye: No limit and no size restriction.
(f) From South Fork upstream to source, selective gear rules apply.
(g) Salmon:
(i) From the mouth to the Highway 4 Bridge: (((A))) Open the first Saturday in June through December 31.
(((B) From the first Saturday in June through July 31:)) (A) Limit 6 ((hatchery Chinook, of which no more than)); up to 2 may be adults.
(((C) From August 1 through December 31:
(I) Limit 6, of which no more than 2 may be adult Chinook.
(II) Release chum, wild coho, and unmarked Chinook.)) (B) Only hatchery Chinook or hatchery coho may be retained.
(C) Effective August 1, all Chinook must be adipose and/or ventral fin clipped to be kept.
(ii) From the Highway 4 Bridge to the South Fork: (((A))) Open the first Saturday in June through October 15 and December 1 through December 31.
(((B) From the first Saturday in June through July 31:)) (A) Limit 6 ((hatchery Chinook, of which no more than)); up to 2 may be adults.
(((C) From August 1 through October 15 and December 1 through December 31:
(I) Limit 6 fish, of which no more than 2 may be adult Chinook.
(II) Release chum, wild coho, and unmarked Chinook.
(g) From South Fork upstream to source: Selective gear rules apply.)) (B) Only hatchery Chinook or hatchery coho may be retained.
(C) Effective August 1, all Chinook must be adipose and/or ventral fin clipped to be kept.
(37) Grays River, East Fork (Wahkiakum County):
(a) Selective gear rules apply.
(b) Release all fish except anglers may retain up to 3 hatchery steelhead.
(c) Mandatory hatchery steelhead retention. No catch and release of hatchery steelhead.
(d) Salmon:
(i) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(ii) Limit 6; up to 2 may be adults.
(iii) Only hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho may be retained.
(iv) Effective August 1, all Chinook must be adipose and/or ventral fin clipped to be kept.
(38) Grays River, South Fork (Wahkiakum County):
(a) Release all fish except anglers may retain up to 3 hatchery steelhead.
(b) Mandatory hatchery steelhead retention. No catch and release of hatchery steelhead.
(c) Selective gear rules apply.
(d) Salmon:
(i) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(ii) Limit 6; up to 2 may be adults.
(iii) Only hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho may be retained.
(iv) Effective August 1, all Chinook must be adipose and/or ventral fin clipped to be kept.
(39) Grays River, West Fork (Wahkiakum County):
(a) Downstream from the hatchery intake/footbridge:
(i) Barbless hooks are required for salmon and steelhead.
(ii) Open the first Saturday in June through March 15, except closed October 16 through November 30 from the posted markers approximately 300 yards below the hatchery road bridge downstream to the mouth.
(iii) August 1 through November 15: Anti-snagging rule, night closure and stationary gear restriction apply. When the anti-snagging rule is in effect, only fish hooked inside the mouth may be retained.
(iv) From the first Sunday in June through March 15: Release all fish except anglers may retain up to 3 hatchery steelhead.
(v) Mandatory hatchery steelhead retention. No catch and release of hatchery steelhead.
(vi) Salmon: Open from first Saturday in June through December 31.
(A) ((From the first Saturday in June through July 31:)) Limit 6 ((hatchery Chinook, of which no more than)); up to 2 may be adults.
(B) ((From August 1 through December 31:
(I) Limit 6, of which not more than 2 may be adult Chinook.
(II) Release chum, wild coho, and unmarked Chinook.)) Only hatchery Chinook or hatchery coho may be retained.
(C) Effective August 1, all Chinook must be adipose and/or ventral fin clipped to be kept.
(b) From the hatchery intake/footbridge upstream to source:
(i) Open the first Saturday in June through March 15.
(ii) Release all fish except anglers may retain up to 3 hatchery steelhead.
(iii) Mandatory hatchery steelhead retention. No catch and release of hatchery steelhead.
(((iv))) (c) Selective gear rules apply.
(d) Salmon:
(i) Open the first Saturday in June through December 31.
(ii) Limit 6; up to 2 may be adults.
(iii) Only hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho may be retained.
(iv) Effective August 1, all Chinook must be adipose and/or ventral fin clipped to be kept.
(40) Green River (Cowlitz County):
(a) From the mouth to Miner's Creek:
(i) Catch and release except up to 3 hatchery steelhead may be retained.
(ii) Mandatory hatchery steelhead retention. No catch and release of hatchery steelhead.
(iii) From August 1 through November 30, barbless hooks are required for salmon and steelhead.
(iv) The following areas are closed:
(A) From 400 feet above and 400 feet below the salmon hatchery rack (or from the posted signs above and below the salmon hatchery rack) when the rack is installed in the river.
(B) From 400 feet below to 400 feet above the water intake at the upper end of the hatchery grounds from September 1 through November 30.
(C) From the 2800 Bridge to Miner's Creek.
(v) September 1 through October 31: Anti-snagging rule applies and night closure in effect from the mouth to 400 feet below the salmon hatchery rack. When the anti-snagging rule is in effect, only fish hooked inside the mouth may be retained.
(vi) Open the last Saturday in May through November 30((.)): From the last Saturday in May through the Friday before the first Saturday in June in the waters from the mouth to 400 feet below the Toutle Hatchery water intake: Selective gear rules apply.
(vii) Salmon:
(A) Open August 1 through November 30.
(B) Limit 6((, no more than 2 adult Chinook)); up to 2 may be ((retained)) adults.
(C) ((Release chum, wild coho, and wild Chinook.)) Only hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho may be retained.
(b) From Miner's Creek upstream to the source:
(i) Open from the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(ii) Selective gear rules apply.
(iii) Catch and release only.
(41) Grizzly Lake (Skamania County): Closed.
(42) Hamilton Creek (Skamania County):
(a) Selective gear rules apply.
(b) Bass: No limit and no size restriction.
(c) Channel catfish: No limit.
(d) Trout:
(i) Release all trout except anglers may retain up to 3 hatchery steelhead.
(ii) Mandatory hatchery steelhead retention. No catch and release of hatchery steelhead.
(e) Walleye: No limit and no size restriction.
(f) All tributaries downstream from the Highway 14 Bridge: Closed.
(g) Salmon:
(i) Open August 1 through October 31.
(ii) Limit 6; up to 2 may be adults.
(iii) Only hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho may be retained.
(43) Hemlock Lake (Trout Creek Reservoir) (Skamania County): Closed.
(44) Horseshoe Lake (Clark/Cowlitz counties):
(a) Trout: It is unlawful to retain more than 2 trout 20 inches or more in length.
(b) Landlocked salmon rules apply.
(45) Icehouse Lake (Skamania County): It is unlawful to retain more than 2 trout 20 inches or greater in length.
(46) Indian Heaven Wilderness Lakes (Skamania County): Trout limit 3.
(47) Johnson Creek (Lewis County) (Cowlitz River tributary):
(a) Selective gear rules apply.
(b) Trout: Minimum length 10 inches.
(48) Kalama River (Cowlitz County):
(a) From boundary markers at the mouth upstream to 1,000 feet above the fishway at the upper salmon hatchery:
(i) Open year-round, except the following areas are closed:
(A) From 1,000 feet below to 1,000 feet above the fishway at upper salmon hatchery.
(B) From Modrow Bridge downstream to the markers 1,500 feet below the temporary rack when the rack is installed below Modrow Bridge.
(ii) Barbless hooks are required for salmon and steelhead.
(iii) Game fish:
(A) Release all fish except bass, channel catfish, trout, hatchery steelhead, and walleye.
(B) Bass: No limit and no size restriction.
(C) Channel catfish: No limit.
(D) Trout:
(I) Mandatory hatchery steelhead retention.
(II) No catch and release of hatchery steelhead.
(E) Walleye: No limit and no size restriction.
(iv) April 1 through October 31: Anti-snagging rule applies and night closure in effect from the railroad bridge below I-5 to the intake at the lower salmon hatchery. When the anti-snagging rule is in effect, only fish hooked inside the mouth may be retained.
(v) It is unlawful to fish from a floating device equipped with an internal combustion motor upstream of Modrow Bridge.
(vi) Open September 1 through October 31 for fly fishing only from the natural gas pipeline crossing to the posted deadline at the intake to the lower salmon hatchery.
(vii) From March 16 through the Friday before the first Saturday in June: Release all fish except anglers may retain up to 3 hatchery steelhead.
(viii) From the first Saturday in June through March 15: Release all fish except anglers may retain up to 3 adipose clipped trout as evidenced by a healed scar at the location of the adipose fin. No minimum size.
(ix) Salmon:
(A) Open ((January 1 through April 30:
(I))) year-round.
(B) Limit 6 ((hatchery Chinook)); up to 2 may be adults.
(((II) No more than one adult hatchery Chinook may be retained.
(B) Open August 1 through December 31:
(I) Limit 6; no more than 2 adult hatchery Chinook may be retained.
(II) Release all salmon other than hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho.)) (C) Only hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho may be retained.
(b) From 1,000 feet above the fishway at the upper salmon hatchery, upstream to Summers Creek:
(i) Open year-round.
(ii) It is unlawful to fish from a floating device equipped with a motor.
(iii) Selective gear rules apply.
(iv) Mandatory hatchery steelhead retention. No catch and release of hatchery steelhead.
(v) From March 16 through the Friday before the first Saturday in June: Release all fish except anglers may retain up to 3 hatchery steelhead.
(vi) From the first Saturday in June through March 15: Release all fish except anglers may retain up to 3 adipose clipped trout as evidenced by a healed scar at the location of the adipose fin. No minimum size.
(c) From Summers Creek upstream to Kalama Falls:
(i) Closed from the 6420 Road (approximately one mile above the gate at the end of the county road) to Kalama Falls.
(ii) Open the first Saturday in June through March 31 for fly fishing only.
(iii) Release all fish, except anglers may retain up to 3 adipose clipped trout as evidenced by a healed scar at the location of the adipose fin.
(A) No minimum size.
(B) Mandatory hatchery steelhead retention. No catch and release of hatchery steelhead.
(d) From Kalama Falls upstream to source: Open.
(49) Kanaka Creek (Skamania County): Selective gear rules apply.
(50) Kidney Lake (Skamania County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through last day in February.
(51) Klineline Ponds (Clark County):
(a) Closed the Monday before Thanksgiving Day through Thanksgiving Day.
(b) It is unlawful to retain more than 2 trout 20 inches or more in length.
(52) Kress Lake (Cowlitz County):
(a) Closed the Monday before Thanksgiving Day through Thanksgiving Day.
(b) It is unlawful to fish from a floating device equipped with an internal combustion motor.
(c) It is unlawful to retain more than 2 trout 20 inches or more in length.
(d) Landlocked salmon rules apply.
(53) Lacamas Creek (Clark County):
(a) From the mouth to the footbridge at the lower falls:
(i) Open the first Saturday in June through August 31.
(ii) Release all fish except anglers may retain up to 3 hatchery steelhead.
(iii) Mandatory hatchery steelhead retention. No catch and release of hatchery steelhead.
(iv) Selective gear rules apply.
(b) From the footbridge at the lower falls upstream to the source: It is permissible to fish up to the base of Lacamas Lake Dam.
(c) From footbridge at lower falls and from Round Lake upstream to source and all tributaries (Clark County) including Spring Branch, Big Ditch, Fifth Plain Creek, Matney Creek, Buck Creek, David Creek, North Fork and East Fork Lacamas Creek (Clark County): Statewide season, minimum size, and limits apply.
(54) Lacamas Creek, tributary of Cowlitz River (Lewis County):
(a) Selective gear rules apply.
(b) Trout: Limit 3.
(c) Release all trout except anglers may retain hatchery steelhead and hatchery cutthroat.
(d) Salmon:
(i) Open August 1 through October 31.
(ii) Limit 6; up to 2 may be adults.
(iii) Only hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho may be retained.
(55) Lewis River (Clark County):
(a) Mouth to the mouth of Colvin Creek:
(i) Open year-round except the following areas are closed:
(A) From Johnson Creek upstream May 1 through May 31.
(B) Those waters shoreward of the cable buoy and corkline at the mouth of the Lewis River Salmon Hatchery fish ladder.
(ii) Barbless hooks are required for salmon and steelhead.
(iii) Fishing 2 poles is permissible from Railroad Bridge near Kuhns Road upstream to Johnson Creek, so long as the angler possesses a two-pole endorsement.
(iv) Anti-snagging rule applies and night closure in effect from Johnson Creek to Colvin Creek June 1 through November 30 and April 1 through April 30. When the anti-snagging rule is in effect, only fish hooked inside the mouth may be retained.
(v) Trout:
(A) Release all trout except anglers may retain up to 3 hatchery steelhead.
(B) Mandatory hatchery steelhead retention. No catch and release of hatchery steelhead.
(vi) Salmon:
(A) Open January 1 through April 30: Limit 6 hatchery Chinook; ((no more than)) only one may be an adult.
(B) Open August 1 through the fourth Friday in September ((15)):
(I) Limit 6 ((hatchery salmon; no more than)); up to 2 may be adults ((hatchery Chinook)).
(II) ((Release all salmon except)) Only hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho may be retained.
(C) Open the fourth Saturday in September ((16)) through December 31:
(I) Limit 6; ((no more than)) up to 2 may be adults ((Chinook)).
(II) ((Release all salmon except)) Only Chinook and hatchery coho may be retained.
(vii) Bass: No limit and no size restriction.
(viii) Channel catfish: No limit.
(((iv))) (ix) Walleye: No limit and no size restriction.
(b) From the mouth of Colvin Creek to the overhead powerlines at Merwin Dam:
(i) Barbless hooks are required for salmon and steelhead.
(ii) Open June 1 through October 31 and December 16 through April 30.
(iii) Anti-snagging rule applies and night closure in effect April 1 through April 30 and June 1 through October 31. When the anti-snagging rule is in effect, only fish hooked inside the mouth may be retained.
(iv) Bass: No limit and no size restriction.
(v) Channel catfish: No limit.
(vi) Trout:
(A) Release all fish except anglers may retain up to 3 hatchery steelhead.
(B) Mandatory hatchery steelhead retention. No catch and release of hatchery steelhead.
(vii) Walleye: No limit and no size restriction.
(viii) Salmon:
(A) Open August 1 through October 31 and December 16 through April 30.
(B) From January 1 through April 30: Limit 6 hatchery Chinook; only one may be an adult ((salmon)).
(C) From August 1 through the fourth Friday in September ((15)):
(I) Limit 6 ((hatchery salmon; only)); up to 2 may be adults ((hatchery Chinook)).
((Release all salmon except)) (II) Only hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho may be retained.
(D) From the fourth Saturday in September ((16)) through October 31 and December 16 through December 31:
(I) Limit 6 ((salmon; only)); up to 2 may be adults ((Chinook)).
((Release all salmon except)) (II) Only Chinook and hatchery coho may be retained.
(c) From the overhead powerlines below Merwin Dam to Merwin Dam: Closed.
(d) From the cable crossing 1,300 feet below Yale Dam to Yale Dam: Closed.
(e) From the old Lewis River streambed between Swift No. 1 Powerhouse and Swift No. 2 Powerhouse and Lewis River Power Canal upstream to fishing pier: Closed.
(f) Within Lewis River Power Canal from the fishing pier to the access road at Swift Dam:
(i) Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.
(ii) It is unlawful to fish from a floating device.
(iii) Trout: Limit 5; no minimum size.
(A) From Eagle Cliff Bridge to the lower falls, including all tributaries: Selective gear rules apply.
(B) It is unlawful to fish from a floating device equipped with an internal combustion motor.
(C) Catch and release only.
(g) From lower falls upstream and all tributaries including Copper, Alec, Quartz, Straight (tributary of Quartz), Snagtooth (tributary of Quartz), French (tributary of Quartz), Tillicum, Steamboat, Pin, Pass, Swampy, Riley, No Name (tributary of Riley), Big Spring (tributary of Riley), Mutton (tributary of Riley), and Boulder creeks (Skamania Co.): Statewide season, minimum size, and limits.
(56) Lewis River, East Fork (Clark/Skamania counties):
(a) The following areas are closed:
(i) From the posted markers at the lower end of Big Eddy to 100 feet above Lucia Falls.
(ii) From 400 feet below to 400 feet above Moulton Falls.
(iii) From 400 feet below Horseshoe Falls upstream, including all tributaries above Horseshoe Falls.
(b) From the mouth to 400 feet below Horseshoe Falls:
(i) Open the first Saturday in June through March 15.
(ii) Barbless hooks are required for salmon and steelhead.
(iii) Release all trout except anglers may retain up to 3 hatchery steelhead.
(iv) Mandatory hatchery steelhead retention. No catch and release of hatchery steelhead.
(c) Salmon:
(i) Open August 1 through December 31.
(ii) Limit 6; up to 2 may be adults.
(iii) Only hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho may be retained.
(d) From the mouth to the top boat ramp at Lewisville Park:
(i) Additional hatchery steelhead season from April 16 through the Friday before the first Saturday in June.
(ii) Selective gear rules apply.
(iii) Mandatory hatchery steelhead retention. No catch and release of hatchery steelhead.
(iv) Release all fish except anglers may retain up to 3 hatchery steelhead.
(57) Little Ash Lake (Skamania County): It is unlawful to retain more than 2 trout 20 inches or more in length.
(58) Little Washougal River (Clark County):
(a) Release all fish except anglers may retain up to 3 hatchery steelhead.
(b) Mandatory hatchery steelhead retention. No catch and release of hatchery steelhead.
(c) Selective gear rules apply.
(d) Salmon:
(i) Open August 1 through October 31.
(ii) Limit 6; up to 2 may be adults.
(iii) Only hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho may be retained.
(59) Little White Salmon River (Skamania County) and all tributaries including Rock, Lapham, Lava, Moss, Wilson, Cabbage, Berry, Lusk, Homes, and Beetle creeks:
(a) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31, except Little White Salmon River is closed from the orange fishing boundary markers at Drano Lake upstream to the intake near the north boundary of the Little White Salmon National Fish Hatchery.
(b) Release all fish except trout.
(c) Trout: Limit 5.
(60) Love Lake (Clark County): Closed.
(61) Mayfield Lake (Reservoir) (Lewis County):
(a) Open from the Mayfield Dam to Onion Rock Bridge.
(b) From the Tacoma Power safety signs at Onion Rock Bridge to Mossyrock Dam: Closed.
(c) Trout:
(i) Minimum length 8 inches.
(ii) Release cutthroat and rainbow trout, except it is permissible to retain rainbow trout with a clipped adipose fin and a healed scar at the site of the clipped fin.
(iii) September 1 through last day in February: Limit 10.
(d) Salmon open September 1 through December 31:
(i) Minimum length 8 inches.
(ii) Limit 6, no more than 2 may be adults ((salmon)).
(iii) ((Release wild coho and wild Chinook.)) Only hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho may be retained.
(62) Merrill Lake (Cowlitz County):
(a) Open for fly fishing only.
(b) It is unlawful to fish from a floating device equipped with an internal combustion motor.
(c) Catch and release only.
(63) Merwin Lake (Reservoir) (Clark/Cowlitz counties):
(a) Landlocked salmon rules apply.
(b) Kokanee: Limit 10; kokanee do not count as part of the trout limit.
(64) Merwin Lake (Reservoir) (Clark/Cowlitz counties) tributaries including Marble, Cape Horn, Day, Jim, Indian George, Squaw, Buncombe Hollow, Rock creeks, Speelyai Creek and its tributaries, Brooks, and West Fork creeks (except Canyon Creek): Statewide season, minimum size, and limits apply.
(65) Mill Creek (Cowlitz County):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through August 31 and November 1 through March 15.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(c) Bass: No limit and no size restriction.
(d) Channel catfish: No limit.
(e) Trout:
(i) Release all trout except anglers may retain up to 3 hatchery steelhead.
(ii) Mandatory hatchery steelhead retention. No catch and release of hatchery steelhead.
(f) Walleye: No limit and no size restriction.
(g) Salmon:
(i) Open November 1 through December 31.
(ii) Limit 6; up to 2 may be adults.
(iii) Only hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho may be retained.
(66) Mill Creek (Lewis County): From the mouth to the hatchery road crossing culvert.
(a) Selective gear rules apply.
(b) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31 and from December 1 through December 31.
(c) Anti-snagging rule applies and night closure in effect December 1 through December 31. When the anti-snagging rule is in effect, only fish hooked inside the mouth may be retained.
(d) Release all fish except anglers may retain up to 3 trout.
(e) Release all trout except hatchery steelhead and hatchery cutthroat.
(f) Mandatory hatchery steelhead retention. No catch and release of hatchery steelhead.
(g) Salmon:
(i) Open August 1 through October 31 and December 1 through December 31.
(ii) Limit 6; up to 2 may be adults.
(iii) Only hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho may be retained.
(67) Mineral Lake (Lewis County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through September 30.
(68) Mulholland Creek (Cowlitz County):
(a) Open first Saturday in June through August 31 and November 1 through March 15.
(b) Catch and release except anglers may retain up to 3 hatchery steelhead.
(((b))) (c) Selective gear rules apply.
(d) Salmon:
(i) Open November 1 through December 31.
(ii) Limit 6; up to 2 may be adults.
(iii) Only hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho may be retained.
(69) Nelson Creek (Skamania County): Selective gear rules apply.
(70) Ohanapecosh Creek (tributary to Cowlitz River) (Lewis/Pierce counties):
(a) Selective gear rules apply.
(b) Trout: Minimum length 12 inches.
(71) Olequa Creek (Lewis/Cowlitz counties):
(a) Closed from 400 feet below to 200 feet above the temporary weir while the weir is installed in the creek.
(b) Trout: Limit 3.
(c) Release all trout except hatchery steelhead and hatchery cutthroat.
(d) Selective gear rules apply.
(e) Mandatory hatchery steelhead retention. No catch and release of hatchery steelhead.
(f) Salmon:
(i) Open August 1 through October 31.
(ii) Limit 6; up to 2 may be adults.
(iii) Only hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho may be retained.
(72) Ostrander Creek (Cowlitz County): Selective gear rules apply.
(73) Outlet Creek (Cowlitz County):
(a) First Saturday in June through November 30.
(b) Trout:
(i) Release all trout except anglers may retain up to 3 hatchery steelhead.
(ii) Mandatory hatchery steelhead retention. No catch and release of hatchery steelhead.
(c) Selective gear rules apply.
(d) Salmon:
(i) Open August 1 through November 30.
(ii) Limit 6; up to 2 may be adults.
(iii) Only hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho may be retained.
(74) Packwood Lake (Lewis County):
(a) Closed: All inlet streams and the outlet from the log boom to the dam.
(b) Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.
(c) Selective gear rules apply.
(d) It is unlawful to fish from a floating device equipped with an internal combustion motor.
(e) Trout: Minimum length 10 inches.
(75) Plummer Lake (Lewis County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through the last day in February.
(76) Rainey Creek (Lewis County):
(a) Open from the mouth to Highway 12.
(b) Trout limit 5; release cutthroat and rainbow trout, except it is permissible to retain rainbow trout that have a clipped adipose fin and a healed scar at the location of the clipped fin.
(77) Riffe Lake (Reservoir) (Lewis County):
(a) Open from Mossyrock Dam to Cowlitz Falls Dam, except closed from Cowlitz Falls Dam downstream to the Lewis County PUD safety signs located approximately 800 feet below the dam.
(b) It is permissible to fish up to the base of Swofford Pond Dam.
(c) Landlocked salmon rules apply.
(78) Riffe Lake (Reservoir) tributaries (Lewis County) (excluding Rainey Creek), including Sulphur, Simmons, Swigert, Shelton, Steel Canyon, Indian, Sand, Landers, Peterson, Goat, and Tumwater creeks: Statewide season, minimum size, and limits apply.
(79) Rock Creek (Skamania County):
(a) Open from the mouth to the falls at approximately river mile one.
(i) From the first Saturday in June through March 15.
(ii) Bass: No limit and no size restriction.
(iii) Channel catfish: No limit.
(iv) Walleye: No limit and no size restriction.
(v) Trout:
(A) Release all trout except anglers may retain up to 3 hatchery steelhead.
(B) Mandatory hatchery steelhead retention. No catch and release of hatchery steelhead.
(((C))) (b) Barbless hooks are required for salmon and steelhead.
(((v) Walleye: No limit and no size restriction.
(b))) (c) Salmon:
(i) Open August 1 through December 31.
(ii) Limit 6; up to 2 may be adults.
(iii) Only hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho may be retained.
(d) From the falls upstream to source/headwaters and all tributaries including Spring Creek, Hot Springs, Budweiser Creek, Forest Creek, Steep Creek, North Fork Rock Creek, and Snag Creek: Statewide seasons, minimum size, limits apply.
(80) Salmon Creek (Clark County): From the mouth to 182nd Avenue Bridge:
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through March 15.
(b) Bass: No limit and no size restriction.
(c) Channel catfish: No limit.
(d) Walleye: No limit and no size restriction.
(e) Trout:
(i) Release all trout except anglers may retain up to 3 hatchery steelhead.
(ii) Mandatory hatchery steelhead retention. No catch and release of hatchery steelhead.
(((e) Steelhead: Barbless hooks are required.
(f) Walleye: No limit and no size restriction.)) (f) Barbless hooks are required for salmon and steelhead.
(g) Salmon:
(i) Open August 1 through December 31.
(ii) Limit 6; up to 2 may be adults.
(iii) Only hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho may be retained.
(81) Salmon Creek (Lewis County):
(a) Release all fish except anglers may retain up to 3 hatchery trout.
(b) Release all trout except hatchery steelhead and hatchery cutthroat.
(c) Mandatory hatchery steelhead retention. No catch and release of hatchery steelhead.
(d) Selective gear rules apply.
(e) Salmon:
(i) Open August 1 through October 31.
(ii) Limit 6; up to 2 may be adults.
(iii) Only hatchery Chinook or hatchery coho may be retained.
(82) Silver Lake (Cowlitz County): Crappie limit 10; minimum length 9 inches.
(83) Silver Creek (tributary to Cowlitz River) (Lewis County):
(a) Open from the mouth to USFS Road 4778.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(c) Trout: Minimum length 14 inches.
(84) Skamokawa Creek (Wahkiakum County):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through August 31 and November 1 through March 15.
(b) Bass: No limit and no size restriction.
(c) Channel catfish: No limit.
(d) Walleye: No limit and no size restriction.
(e) Trout:
(i) Release all trout except anglers may retain up to 3 hatchery steelhead.
(ii) Mandatory hatchery steelhead retention. No catch and release of hatchery steelhead.
(f) Selective gear rules apply.
(g) Salmon:
(i) Open November 1 through December 31.
(ii) Limit 6; up to 2 may be adults.
(iii) Only hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho may be retained.
(85) Skate Creek (tributary to Cowlitz River) (Lewis County):
(a) Release all cutthroat.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(86) South Lewis County Park Pond (Lewis County): Closed the Monday before Thanksgiving Day through Thanksgiving Day.
(87) Spirit Lake (Skamania County): Closed.
(88) Stillwater Creek (Lewis County):
(a) Trout: Limit 3.
(i) Release all trout except hatchery steelhead and hatchery cutthroat.
(ii) Mandatory hatchery steelhead retention. No catch and release of hatchery steelhead.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(c) Salmon:
(i) Open August 1 through October 31.
(ii) Limit 6; up to 2 may be adults.
(iii) Only hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho may be retained.
(89) Swift Reservoir (Skamania County):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through November 30.
(b) Release all trout, except rainbow trout with a clipped adipose fin and a healed scar at the site of the clipped fin may be retained.
(c) From the posted markers approximately 3/8 mile below Eagle Cliff Bridge to the bridge: Selective gear rules apply.
(d) From the dam to the markers approximately 3/8 mile below Eagle Cliff Bridge: Trout limit 10 from September 1 through November 30.
(e) Salmon:
(i) Open the first Saturday in June through November 30.
(ii) Landlocked salmon rules apply.
(iii) Maximum length 15 inches.
(90) Swift Reservoir tributaries (Skamania County) including Ole, Swift, Worm, Diamond, Marble, Range, Drift, and Camp creeks: Selective gear rules apply.
(91) Swofford Pond (Lewis County): It is unlawful to fish from a floating device equipped with an internal combustion motor.
(92) Tilton River (Lewis County):
(a) Open year-round from the mouth to the West Fork.
(b) Barbless hooks are required for salmon and steelhead.
(c) First Saturday in June through July 31: Selective gear rules apply.
(d) September 1 through October 31: Anti-snagging rule applies and night closure in effect. When the anti-snagging rule is in effect, only fish hooked inside the mouth may be retained.
(e) Release all ((cutthroat)) trout except 2 hatchery steelhead may be retained.
(f) Salmon ((open August 1 through December 31:
(i) Minimum length 8 inches.)):
(i) Open year-round.
(ii) Limit 6; ((no more than 2 adult Chinook may be retained)) up to 2 may be adults.
(iii) ((Release wild coho and wild Chinook.)) Only hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho may be retained.
(93) Tilton River, East, North, South and West Forks (Lewis County):
(a) Selective gear rules apply.
(b) Trout: Minimum length 12 inches.
(94) Toutle River (Cowlitz County): From the mouth to the forks, and the North Fork from the mouth to the posted deadline below the fish collection facility:
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through November 30.
(b) September 1 through October 15: Anti-snagging rule applies and night closure in effect on the North Fork from the confluence with the South Fork to the mouth of Green River. When the anti-snagging rule is in effect, only fish hooked inside the mouth may be retained.
(c) Barbless hooks are required for salmon and steelhead.
(d) Game fish:
(i) Release all fish except anglers may retain up to 3 hatchery steelhead.
(ii) Mandatory hatchery steelhead retention. No catch and release of hatchery steelhead.
(e) Salmon open August 1 through November 30:
(i) Limit 6((, no more than)); up to 2 may be adults ((Chinook)).
(ii) ((Release chum, wild coho, and wild Chinook.)) Only hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho may be retained.
(95) Toutle River, South Fork (Cowlitz County):
(a) Release all fish except anglers may retain up to 3 hatchery steelhead.
(b) Trout:
(i) Barbless hooks are required for salmon and steelhead from August 1 through November 30.
(ii) Mandatory hatchery steelhead retention. No catch and release of hatchery steelhead.
(c) Salmon:
(i) Open August 1 through November 30.
(ii) Limit 6; up to 2 may be adults.
(iii) Only hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho may be retained.
(d) From the mouth to 4700 Road Bridge:
(i) Open the last Saturday in May to the Friday before the first Saturday in June.
(ii) Selective gear rules apply.
(((d))) (e) From the mouth to the 4100 Road Bridge:
(i) Open the first Saturday in June through March 15.
(ii) From December 1 through March 15 selective gear rules apply.
(((e))) (f) From 4100 Road Bridge upstream to source: Open the first Saturday in June through November 30.
(96) Tunnel Lake (Skamania County): It is unlawful to retain more than 2 trout 20 inches or more in length.
(97) Vancouver Lake and all other waters west of Burlington Northern Railroad from the Columbia River drawbridge near Vancouver downstream to Lewis River (Clark County):
(a) Vancouver Lake flushing channel and the lake shoreline 400 feet east and west of the channel exit: Closed April 1 through May 31.
(b) Chumming is permissible.
(c) Trout: Release all trout except anglers may retain up to 2 hatchery steelhead.
(98) Walupt Lake (Lewis County):
(a) All inlet streams are closed.
(b) Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.
(c) Selective gear rules apply.
(d) Trout: Minimum length 10 inches.
(99) Washougal River (Clark County): From the mouth to the bridge at Salmon Falls:
(a) Closed from 1,000 feet (or posted markers) below to 200 feet above the temporary weir when the weir is installed in the river.
(b) Open the first Saturday in June through March 15.
(c) Barbless hooks are required for salmon and steelhead.
(d) Night closure in effect:
(i) Year-round from the mouth to Mount Norway Bridge.
(ii) August 1 through October 31 from Mount Norway Bridge upstream.
(e) Anti-snagging rule applies:
(i) July 1 through October 31 from the mouth to Mount Norway Bridge; and
(ii) August 1 through October 31 from Mount Norway Bridge upstream.
(iii) When the anti-snagging rule is in effect, only fish hooked inside the mouth may be retained.
(f) Bass: No limit and no size restriction.
(g) Channel catfish: No limit.
(h) Trout:
(i) Release all trout except anglers may retain up to 3 hatchery steelhead.
(ii) Mandatory hatchery steelhead retention. No catch and release of hatchery steelhead.
(i) Walleye: No limit and no size restriction.
(j) Open from April 16 through the Friday before the first Saturday in June:
(i) Selective gear rules apply.
(ii) Bass: No limit and no size restriction.
(iii) Channel catfish: No limit.
(iv) Trout:
(A) Release all trout except anglers may retain up to 3 hatchery steelhead.
(B) Mandatory hatchery steelhead retention. No catch and release of hatchery steelhead.
(v) Walleye: No limit and no size restriction.
(k) Salmon:
(i) Open August 1 through December 31.
(ii) Limit 6; ((no more than 2)) up to 2 may be adults ((may be hatchery Chinook)).
(iii) ((Release chum, wild coho, and wild Chinook.)) Only hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho may be retained.
(100) Washougal River, West (North) Fork (Clark/Skamania counties):
(a) From the mouth to the water intake at the department hatchery: Closed.
(b) From the intake at the department hatchery to the source:
(i) Open the first Saturday in June through March 15.
(ii) Trout:
(A) Release all trout except anglers may retain up to 3 hatchery steelhead.
(B) Mandatory hatchery steelhead retention. No catch and release of hatchery steelhead.
(((iii))) (c) Salmon:
(i) Open August 1 through December 31.
(ii) Limit 6; up to 2 may be adults.
(iii) Only hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho may be retained.
(d) Barbless hooks are required for salmon and steelhead.
(101) Willame Lake (Lewis County):
(a) Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(c) It is unlawful to fish from a floating device equipped with an internal combustion motor.
(d) Trout: Limit 2; minimum length 15 inches.
(102) Wind River (Skamania County):
(a) From the mouth to 100 feet above Shipherd Falls:
(i) Barbless hooks are required for salmon and steelhead except from March 16 through June 30.
(ii) Closed from 400 feet below to 100 feet above Shipherd Falls fish ladder, including all tributaries.
(iii) March 16 through June 30: Night closure in effect.
(iv) March 16 through 31: Closed from the Highway 14 Bridge upstream.
(v) August 1 through October 31: Anti-snagging rule applies. When the anti-snagging rule is in effect, only fish hooked inside the mouth may be retained.
(vi) May 1 through June 30:
(A) Anti-snagging rule applies from the Highway 14 Bridge upstream. When the anti-snagging rule is in effect, only fish hooked inside the mouth may be retained.
(B) From the mouth to the Highway 14 Bridge, each angler aboard a vessel may deploy salmon/steelhead angling gear until the salmon/steelhead limit for all anglers aboard has been achieved and two-pole fishing for salmon/steelhead is permissible so long as the angler possesses a two-pole endorsement.
(C) Mandatory hatchery steelhead retention. No catch and release of hatchery steelhead.
(vii) Open year-round.
(viii) Bass: No limit and no size restriction.
(ix) Channel catfish: No limit.
(x) Trout:
(A) Open November 1 through March 15.
(B) Release all trout except anglers may retain up to 3 hatchery steelhead.
(xi) Salmon and steelhead:
(A) Open March 16 through July 31:
(I) Limit 2; no more than 2 salmon, or 2 hatchery steelhead, or one of each, may be retained.
(II) Release wild Chinook.
(B) Open August 1 through October 31:
(I) From the mouth to the Highway 14 Bridge, the limit and retention regulations for hatchery and wild fish follows the most liberal regulations of the mainstem Columbia and Wind rivers when both areas are open concurrently for salmon.
(II) Limit 6; up to 2 adults may be retained.
(III) ((Release wild coho and wild Chinook.)) Only hatchery Chinook or hatchery coho may be retained.
(xii) Walleye: No limit and no size restriction.
(b) From 100 feet above Shipherd Falls to Moore Bridge:
(i) The following areas are closed: All tributaries; from 400 feet below to 100 feet above Coffer Dam.
(ii) From 100 feet above Shipherd Falls to 800 yards downstream from Carson National Fish Hatchery:
(A) Open September 16 through November 30:
(I) Catch and release only.
(II) Selective gear rules apply.
(B) Salmon and steelhead open May 1 through June 30:
(I) Limit 2; no more than 2 salmon, or 2 hatchery steelhead, or one of each, may be retained;
(II) Mandatory hatchery steelhead retention. No catch and release of hatchery steelhead;
(III) Anti-snagging rule applies;
(IV) Only fish hooked inside the mouth may be retained;
(V) Night closure in effect.
(iii) From 800 yards downstream from Carson National Fish Hatchery to Moore Bridge open September 16 through November 30:
(A) Catch and release only.
(B) Selective gear rules apply.
(103) Winston Creek (tributary to Cowlitz River) (Lewis County):
(a) Selective gear rules apply.
(b) Trout: Minimum length 10 inches.
(104) Yale Reservoir (Cowlitz County):
(a) Kokanee: Limit 16; kokanee do not count toward the trout limit.
(b) Landlocked salmon rules apply.
(105) Yale Reservoir tributaries (Cowlitz and Clark counties) excluding Cougar Creek and including Dog, Dry, Siouxon and its tributaries including North Siouxon, West, Horseshoe, Wildcat, Chinook, and Calamity creeks: Statewide season, minimum size and limits apply.
(106) Yellowjacket Creek (tributary to Cispus River) (Lewis County):
(a) Selective gear rules apply.
(b) Trout: Minimum length 12 inches.
AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending WSR 16-06-073, filed 2/26/16, effective 7/1/16)
WAC 220-310-190 Freshwater exceptions to statewide rules—Puget Sound.
(1) Beaver ponds located within or adjacent to streams that drain into Puget Sound listed as open to trout and other game fish follow the same rules as the adjacent stream.
(2) County-wide freshwater exceptions to statewide rules:
(a) Beaver ponds in Kitsap County and Mason County on Tahuya Peninsula west of Belfair-Bremerton Highway (S.R. 3):
(i) Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.
(ii) Trout: No minimum length.
(b) Beaver ponds in Kitsap County and Mason County east of Belfair-Bremerton Highway (S.R. 3):
(i) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(ii) Trout: No minimum length.
(3) Alder Lake (Thurston County): Kokanee limit 10; kokanee do not count toward the trout daily limit. See also Nisqually River.
(4) Aldrich Lake (Mason County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.
(5) Alexander Lake (Kitsap County): Closed.
(6) All Creek (Skagit County) (Suiattle River tributary):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(7) Alma Creek (Skagit County):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(c) Release all fish except anglers may retain up to two hatchery steelhead.
(8) American Lake (Pierce County): Chumming is permissible.
(9) Anderson Creek (Kitsap County):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(c) Catch and release only.
(10) Anderson Creek (Whatcom County) (Nooksack River tributary):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(11) Armstrong Lake (Snohomish County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.
(12) Bacon Creek (Skagit County):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(c) Release all fish except anglers may retain up to 2 hatchery steelhead.
(13) Bacus Creek (Skagit County):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(14) Bainbridge Island - All streams (Kitsap County):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(c) Trout: Minimum size 14 inches.
(15) Baker Lake (Whatcom County):
(a) Chumming is permissible.
(b) Closed waters within a two hundred foot radius around the pump discharge at the south end of the lake.
(c) Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31:
(d) Kokanee: Minimum length 8 inches and maximum length 18 inches.
(e) Salmon: Open July 10 through September 7.
(i) Sockeye: Limit 4; minimum length 18 inches.
(ii) Each angler aboard a vessel may deploy salmon angling gear until the limit for all licensed and juvenile anglers aboard is reached.
(16) Baker River (Skagit County):
(a) From the mouth to Highway 20 Bridge:
(i) Open September 1 through October 31.
(ii) Night closure in effect.
(iii) Anti-snagging rule applies.
(iv) Trout: Minimum length 14 inches, except anglers may retain Dolly Varden/Bull trout with a minimum length of 20 inches as part of the trout limit.
(b) From the Highway 20 Bridge to the Baker River fish barrier dam: Closed.
(c) From the Baker River fish barrier dam to the headwaters to Shannon and Baker lakes, including tributaries and their tributaries, except Channel Creek: Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(17) Barnaby Slough (Skagit County): Closed.
(18) Beaver Creek (Pierce County) (South Prairie Creek tributary): Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(19) Beaver Creek (Thurston County) from the mouth to I-5:
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(c) Night closure in effect.
(d) Trout: Minimum length 14 inches, except it is permissible to retain hatchery (adipose clipped) trout less than 14 inches in length as part of the limit.
(20) Beaver Lake (King County): Trout: No more than 2 over 15 inches in length.
(21) Benson Lake (Mason County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.
(22) Bertrand Creek (Whatcom County) (Nooksack River tributary):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(23) Big Bear Creek (tributary of Sammamish River) (Snohomish/King counties): Open the first Saturday in June through August 31 to juvenile anglers only.
(24) Big Beaver Creek (Whatcom County), from 1/4 mile upstream of the closed water markers on Ross Lake upstream, including tributary streams and beaver ponds:
(a) Open July 1 through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(c) Catch and release only.
(25) Big Beef Creek (Kitsap County):
(a) From Seabeck Highway Bridge to Lake Symington:
(i) Open the first Saturday in June through August 31.
(ii) Selective gear rules apply.
(iii) It is unlawful to fish from a floating device equipped with an internal combustion motor.
(iv) Catch and release only.
(v) August 1 through August 31: Closed within 100 feet of the Seabeck Highway N.W. Bridge.
(b) From Lake Symington upstream:
(i) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(ii) Selective gear rules apply.
(iii) Trout: Catch and release only.
(26) Big Creek (Skagit County) (Suiattle River tributary):
(a) From TeePee Falls to the source: Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(27) Big Mission Creek (Mason County):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(c) Catch and release only.
(28) Big Quilcene River (Jefferson County):
(a) From the mouth to Rodgers Street:
(i) Open the first Saturday in June through August 15.
(ii) Selective gear rules apply.
(iii) It is unlawful to fish from a floating device equipped with an internal combustion motor.
(iv) Catch and release only.
(b) From Rodgers Street to the Highway 101 Bridge:
(i) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(ii) Catch and release only.
(iii) From the first Saturday in June through August 15:
(A) Selective gear rules apply.
(B) It is unlawful to fish from a floating device equipped with an internal combustion motor.
(iv) August 16 through October 31:
(A) Night closure in effect.
(B) Single-point barbless hooks are required.
(v) Salmon:
(A) Open August 16 through October 31.
(B) Limit 4 coho only; only coho hooked inside the mouth may be retained.
(c) From the electric weir at Quilcene National Fish Hatchery to the upper boundary of Falls View campground:
(i) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(ii) Selective gear rules apply.
(iii) Catch and release only.
(d) From the upper boundary of Falls View campground upstream: Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31.
(29) Big Scandia Creek (Kitsap County):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(c) Trout: Minimum size 14 inches.
(30) Big Soos Creek (King County): From the mouth to the hatchery rack:
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through August 31.
(b) Trout: Minimum length 14 inches.
(31) Bingham Creek (Mason County) (Satsop River tributary):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(32) Black Creek (Snohomish County) (South Fork Stillaguamish River tributary): Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31 from the Bear Creek confluence upstream.
(33) Black Lake (Thurston County): Crappie: Limit 10; minimum length 9 inches.
(34) Black Lake Ditch (Thurston County): From the confluence with Percival Creek upstream to Black Lake.
(a) Selective gear rules apply.
(b) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(c) Trout: Minimum size 14 inches.
(d) Open November 1 through the first Friday in June: Catch and release only.
(35) Blackjack Creek (Kitsap County):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(c) Trout: Minimum size 14 inches.
(36) Blackman's Lake (Snohomish County): Trout limit 5; no more than 2 over 15 inches in length.
(37) Blooms Ditch (Thurston County) (Black River tributary): From the mouth to I-5:
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(c) Night closure in effect.
(d) Trout minimum length 14 inches, except it is permissible to retain hatchery (adipose clipped) trout less than 14 inches in length as part of the limit.
(38) Boise Creek (King County) (White River tributary): Open the first Saturday in June through October 31 upstream of the Highway 410 crossing.
(39) Bosworth Lake (Snohomish County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.
(40) Boulder Creek (Skagit County) (Cascade River tributary):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(c) Catch and release only.
(41) Boulder River (Snohomish County) (N.F. Stillaguamish River tributary):
(a) From the mouth to Boulder Falls:
(i) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(ii) Selective gear rules apply.
(iii) Release all fish except anglers may retain up to 2 hatchery steelhead.
(b) From Boulder Falls upstream: Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31.
(42) Boxley Creek (North Bend, King County) (Tributary to the South Fork Snoqualmie River): Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31 upstream from the falls located approximately at river mile 0.9.
(43) Boyle Lake (King County):
(a) Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.
(b) The inlet and outlet streams to Boyle Lake are closed.
(44) Bradley Lake (Pierce County):
(a) Open May 15 through the last day of free fishing weekend, as defined in WAC 220-55-160, to juvenile anglers only.
(b) Salmon: Landlocked salmon rules apply.
(45) Bridges Lake (King County):
(a) Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.
(b) The inlet and outlet streams to Bridges Lake are closed.
(46) Buck Creek (Skagit County) (Suiattle River tributary):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31 from the upstream boundary of Buck Creek campground.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(47) Buck Lake (Kitsap County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.
(48) Burley Creek (Kitsap County):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(c) Trout: Minimum length 14 inches.
(49) Cady Lake (Mason County):
(a) Open to fly fishing only.
(b) It is unlawful to fish from a floating device equipped with an internal combustion motor.
(c) Catch and release only.
(50) Cain Lake (Whatcom County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.
(51) California Creek (Whatcom County):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(52) Calligan Lake (King County):
(a) Open June 1 through October 31.
(b) All tributary streams and the upper third of the outlet are closed.
(c) It is unlawful to use lead weights or lead jigs that measure 1 1/2 inch or less along the longest axis.
(53) Camp Creek (Snohomish County) (Whitechuck River tributary):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(54) Campbell Creek (Mason County):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(c) Trout: Catch and release only.
(55) Campbell Lake (Skagit County):
Grass carp: No limit for anglers and bow and arrow fishing.
(56) Canyon Creek (Snohomish County) (Suiattle River tributary):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(57) Canyon Creek (Snohomish County) (S.F. Stillaguamish River):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through January 31 from the mouth to the forks.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(c) Release all fish except anglers may retain up to 2 hatchery steelhead.
(58) Canyon Creek (Whatcom County) (North Fork Nooksack River):
(a) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31 from Canyon Creek Road Bridge upstream, including tributaries.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(59) Capitol Lake (Thurston County): Closed.
(60) Carbon River (Pierce County):
(a) From the mouth to Voight Creek:
(i) Open September 1 through January 15.
(ii) From September 1 through November 30: Night closure in effect and anti-snagging rule applies.
(iii) Trout:
(A) September 1 through November 30: Minimum length 14 inches.
(B) From December 1 through January 15:
(I) Selective gear rules apply.
(II) Release all fish except anglers may retain up to 2 hatchery steelhead.
(iv) Salmon:
(A) Open September 1 through November 30.
(B) Limit 6 fish of which no more than 4 may be adult salmon and, of the 4 adults, no more than 2 may be adult hatchery Chinook.
(C) Release chum and wild adult Chinook salmon.
(b) From Voight Creek to the Highway 162 Bridge:
(i) Open from November 1 through January 15.
(ii) Selective gear rules apply.
(iii) Release all fish except anglers may retain up to 2 hatchery steelhead.
(61) Carney Lake (Pierce County):
(a) Open the fourth Saturday in April through June 30 and September 1 through November 30.
(b) It is unlawful to fish from a floating device equipped with an internal combustion motor.
(c) Salmon: Landlocked salmon rules apply.
(62) Carson Lake (Mason County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.
(63) Cascade Creek (San Juan County):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31 from the mouth to Cascade Lake.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(c) Release all fish except anglers may retain eastern brook trout.
(64) Cascade Lake (San Juan County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.
(65) Cascade River (Skagit County):
(a) From the mouth to the Rockport-Cascade Road Bridge:
(i) Open June 1 through July 15 and September 16 through January 31:
(A) Anti-snagging rule applies and night closure in effect June 1 through July 15 and September 16 through November 30.
(B) Trout: Limit 2; minimum length 14 inches. Anglers may retain Dolly Varden/Bull trout with a minimum length of 20 inches as part of the trout limit.
(ii) Salmon:
(A) Open June 1 through July 15:
(I) Up to 4 hatchery Chinook may be retained; only 2 hatchery Chinook may be adults.
(II) Release all other salmon.
(B) Open September 16 through November 30:
(I) Up to 4 coho may be retained.
(II) Release all other salmon.
(b) From the Rockport-Cascade Road Bridge upstream:
(i) Open the first Saturday in June through January 31.
(ii) Selective gear rules apply.
(iii) Release all fish except anglers may retain up to 2 hatchery steelhead.
(66) Cavanaugh Creek (Whatcom County) and all tributaries: Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31 upstream from where Cavanaugh Creek first flows into Whatcom County, 0.4 lineal miles from its confluence with the South Fork Nooksack River.
(67) Cavanaugh Lake (Skagit County): Chumming is permissible.
(68) Cayada Creek (Pierce County) (Carbon River tributary): Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(69) Cedar Creek (Mason County): Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31.
(70) Cedar River (King County):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through August 31 from the mouth to Landsburg Road.
(b) Selective gear rules apply and night closure.
(c) It is unlawful to fish from a floating device equipped with an internal combustion motor.
(d) Trout: Catch and release only.
(71) Chain Lake (Snohomish County):
(a) Selective gear rules apply.
(b) Trout: Limit 2; minimum length 14 inches.
(72) Chambers Creek (Pierce County):
(a) From the mouth (Burlington Northern Bridge) to the markers 400 feet below the Boise-Cascade Dam (Pierce County):
(i) Selective gear rules apply, except bait is permissible September 1 through October 15.
(ii) Open July 1 through November 15 for game fish and salmon.
(iii) Night closure in effect and anti-snagging rule applies.
(iv) Trout: Catch and release.
(v) Salmon:
(A) Limit 6 fish of which no more than 4 may be adult salmon.
(B) Release wild coho.
(b) From Boise-Cascade Dam to Steilacoom Lake:
(i) Open July 1 through October 31.
(ii) Night closure in effect and selective gear rules apply.
(iii) Trout: Minimum size 14 inches.
(73) Chambers Lake (within Ft. Lewis Military Reservation) (Pierce County):
(a) Selective gear rules apply.
(b) It is unlawful to fish from a floating device equipped with an internal combustion motor.
(c) Trout: Catch and release only.
(74) Channel Creek (Skagit County) (Baker River tributary): Open the first Saturday in June through August 31.
(75) Chaplain Creek (Snohomish County) (Sultan River tributary):
(a) Above the falls near the mouth to the inlet to the beaver pond (Grass Lake) below the water filtration plant gate, including tributaries and beaver ponds: Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31.
(b) Waters adjacent to the water filtration plant, from the inlet to the beaver pond (Grass Lake) below the water filtration plant gate to the waterfall approximately .4 miles upstream: Closed.
(c) Above the waterfall located approximately .4 miles upstream of the water filtration plant gate, including tributaries and beaver ponds: Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31.
(76) Chaplain Lake (Snohomish County): Closed.
(77) Cherry Creek (King/Snohomish County) (tributary to the Snoqualmie River): Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31 above Cherry Creek Falls (located at river mile 9.3, approximately 1 mile upstream of Stossel/Kelly Rd), including all tributaries and beaver ponds.
(78) Chilliwack River (Whatcom County): Open the first Saturday in June through October 31, including all tributaries and their tributaries.
(79) Church Creek (Mason County): Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31 upstream of the bridge on U.S. Forest Service Road #2361.
(80) Clara Lake (also known as "Don Lake") (Mason County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.
(81) Clarks Creek (Pierce County):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through August 15 from the mouth to 12th Avenue S.W.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(c) Trout: Limit 2; minimum length 14 inches.
(82) Clear Creek (Snohomish County) (Sauk River tributary): Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31 from Asbestos Creek Falls.
(83) Clear Lake (Pierce County):
(a) Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.
(b) Chumming is permissible.
(c) Kokanee: Limit 10; no size restrictions.
(d) Salmon: Landlocked salmon rules apply.
(84) Clear Lake (Thurston County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.
(85) Clearwater River (Pierce County):
(a) Open July 1 through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(c) Trout: Minimum length 14 inches.
(86) Clover Creek (Pierce County):
(a) Open July 1 through October 31 upstream of Steilacoom Lake, including all tributaries.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(c) Trout: Minimum length 14 inches.
(87) Coal Creek (tributary of Lake Washington) (King County): Open the first Saturday in June through August 31 to juvenile anglers only.
(88) Coal Creek (near Snoqualmie) (King County):
(a) From the mouth to Highway I-90:
(i) Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31 to juvenile anglers only.
(ii) Trout: No minimum length.
(b) From Highway I-90 upstream: Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31.
(89) Copper Creek (Snohomish County) (Clear Creek tributary, a tributary of Sauk River): Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31.
(90) Cottage Lake (King County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.
(91) Coulter Creek (Kitsap/Mason counties):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(c) Trout: Catch and release only.
(92) County Line Ponds (Skagit County): Closed.
(93) Crabapple Lake (Snohomish County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.
(94) Cranberry Creek (Mason County):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(c) Trout: Catch and release only.
(95) Crescent Creek (Kitsap County):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(c) Trout: Minimum size 14 inches.
(96) Crescent Lake (Pierce County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.
(97) Cumberland Creek (Whatcom County): Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31 upstream from the USFS 17 Road Bridge located 0.7 lineal miles from its confluence with the Skagit River, including all tributaries.
(98) Dakota Creek (Whatcom County):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through December 31 from the mouth to Giles Road Bridge.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(c) Salmon:
(i) Open October 1 through December 31.
(ii) Limit 2 salmon.
(iii) Release wild Chinook.
(99) De Coursey Pond (Pierce County):
(a) Open the fourth Saturday in April through November 30 to juvenile anglers only.
(b) Salmon: Landlocked salmon rules apply.
(100) Decker Creek (Mason County) (Satsop River tributary):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(101) Deer Creek (Mason County):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(c) Trout: Catch and release only.
(102) Deer Lake (Island County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.
(103) Deer Lake (Mason County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.
(104) Dempsey Creek (Thurston County) (Black River tributary):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(105) Deschutes River (Thurston County):
(a) From Old Highway 99 Bridge near Tumwater to Henderson Boulevard Bridge near Pioneer Park:
(i) Selective gear rules apply, except bait is allowed September 1 through October 15.
(ii) Trout: Open year-round; catch and release only.
(iii) All other game fish: Open the first Saturday in June through October 15.
(iv) Salmon:
(A) Open July 1 through October 15.
(B) Limit 6; no more than 2 adult salmon may be retained.
(C) Release coho.
(b) From Henderson Boulevard Bridge upstream:
(i) Open year-round.
(ii) Selective gear rules apply.
(iii) Trout: Catch and release only.
(iv) Salmon:
(A) Open July 1 through October 15.
(B) Limit 6; no more than 2 adult salmon may be retained.
(C) Release coho.
(106) Devereaux Lake (Mason County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.
(107) Dewatto River (Mason County):
(a) From the mouth to Dewatto-Holly Road Bridge:
(i) Open the first Saturday in June through August 15 and October 1 through October 31.
(ii) Selective gear rules apply.
(iii) It is unlawful to fish from a floating device equipped with an internal combustion motor.
(iv) October 1 through October 31: Night closure in effect.
(v) Game fish: Catch and release only.
(vi) Salmon:
(A) Open October 1 through October 31.
(B) Limit 2 coho.
(b) From Dewatto-Holly Road Bridge upstream:
(i) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(ii) Selective gear rules apply.
(iii) Catch and release only.
(108) Diobsud Creek (Skagit County):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(c) Release all fish except anglers may retain up to 2 hatchery steelhead.
(109) Dogfish Creek (Kitsap County):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(c) Trout: Minimum size 14 inches.
(110) Dosewallips River (Jefferson County):
(a) From the mouth to Highway 101 Bridge:
(i) Open the first Saturday in June through August 31.
(ii) Selective gear rules apply.
(iii) It is unlawful to fish from a floating device equipped with an internal combustion motor.
(iv) Release all gamefish.
(v) Salmon:
(A) Open November 1 through December 15.
(B) Limit 2 chum only.
(b) From Highway 101 Bridge to Olympic National Park boundary about three-quarters of a mile downstream of the falls:
(i) Open the first Saturday in June through August 31.
(ii) Selective gear rules apply.
(iii) It is unlawful to fish from a floating device equipped with an internal combustion motor.
(iv) Release all gamefish.
(111) Downey Creek (Snohomish County) (Suiattle River tributary):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(112) Duckabush River (Jefferson County):
(a) From the mouth to Mason County PUD #1 overhead distribution line:
(i) Open the first Saturday in June through August 31.
(ii) Selective gear rules apply.
(iii) It is unlawful to fish from a floating device equipped with an internal combustion motor.
(iv) Release all game fish.
(v) Salmon:
(A) Open November 1 through December 15.
(B) Limit 2 chum only.
(b) From Mason County PUD #1 overhead distribution line to the Olympic National Park boundary:
(i) Open the first Saturday in June through August 31.
(ii) Selective gear rules apply.
(iii) It is unlawful to fish from a floating device equipped with an internal combustion motor.
(iv) Catch and release only.
(113) Dyes Inlet (Kitsap County):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31 for all streams.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(c) Trout: Minimum size 14 inches.
(114) Eaton Creek (Thurston County) (Lake St. Clair tributary):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(115) Echo Lake (Snohomish County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.
(116) Eglon Creek (Kitsap County):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(c) Trout: Minimum size 14 inches.
(117) Erie Lake (Skagit County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.
(118) Evans Creek (Pierce County) (Carbon River tributary): Open the first Saturday in June through October 31 from Carbon River Fairfax Road upstream.
(119) Falls Creek (Snohomish County) (Sauk River tributary): From the falls located 0.4 mile upstream from the mouth to the headwaters: Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31.
(120) Fazon Lake (Whatcom County):
(a) It is unlawful to fish from any floating device from the first Friday in October through January 27.
(b) Channel catfish: Limit 2.
(121) Finch Creek (Mason County): Anglers with disabilities who permanently use a wheelchair and possess a designated harvester companion card may fish from the ADA accessible site at the Hoodsport Salmon Hatchery, so long as those anglers follow all applicable rules of the adjoining waters of Marine Area 12.
(122) Finney Creek (Skagit County) including all tributaries from upstream of the USFS 17 road bridge: Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31.
(123) Fisher Slough (Snohomish County):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31 from the mouth to the I-5 Bridge.
(b) Trout: Minimum length 14 inches.
(124) Fishtrap Creek (Whatcom County): Open from Kok Road to Bender Road from the first Saturday in June through October 31 for juvenile anglers only.
(125) Fiske Creek (Pierce County) (Puyallup River tributary): Open upstream from Fiske Road from the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(126) Fortson Mill Pond #2 (Snohomish County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31 for juvenile anglers only.
(127) Found Creek (Skagit County) (Cascade River tributary):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(c) Catch and release only.
(128) Fox Creek (Pierce County) (Puyallup River tributary): Open upstream from Fiske Road from the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(129) Friday Creek (Whatcom County) (Samish River tributary):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(130) Fulton Creek (Mason County):
(a) From the mouth to falls at river mile 0.8:
(i) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(ii) Selective gear rules apply.
(iii) Catch and release only.
(b) From the falls at river mile 0.8 upstream: Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31.
(131) Gale Creek (Pierce County) (South Prairie Creek tributary): Open upstream of the confluence with Wilkeson Creek from the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(132) Gamble Creek (Kitsap County):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(c) Catch and release only.
(133) Geneva Lake (King County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.
(134) Gissberg Pond, North (Snohomish County): Open for juvenile anglers only.
(135) Gissberg Ponds (Snohomish County): Channel catfish limit 2; no minimum size.
(136) Goldsborough Creek (Mason County):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(c) Trout: Catch and release only.
(137) Goodell Creek (Skagit County):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(c) Release all fish except anglers may retain up to 2 hatchery steelhead.
(138) Goodman Creek (Skagit County) above the Mountain Loop Highway: Open Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31.
(139) Goodwin Lake (Snohomish County): Chumming is permissible.
(140) Goss Lake (Island County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.
(141) Grade Creek (Snohomish County) (Suiattle River tributary):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(142) Granite Lakes (near Marblemount) (Skagit County): Grayling: Catch and release only.
(143) Grass Lake (Mason County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.
(144) Green (Duwamish) River (King County):
(a) From the First Avenue South Bridge to Tukwila International Boulevard/Old Highway 99:
(i) September 1 through November 30:
(A) Anti-snagging rule applies.
(B) Night closure in effect.
(ii) November 1 through January 15: It is unlawful to fish from any floating device.
(iii) Open the first Saturday in June through July 31 and September 1 through January 15: Trout minimum length 14 inches.
(iv) In years ending in odd numbers, open for game fish and salmon August 20 through August 31:
(A) Anti-snagging rule applies.
(B) Night closure in effect.
(C) It is unlawful to use bait.
(D) It is unlawful to use anything other than one single-point hook measuring 1/2 inch or less from point to shank.
(E) Trout: Minimum length 14 inches.
(v) Salmon:
(A) In years ending in odd numbers:
(I) Open August 20 through December 31.
(II) Limit 6 salmon of which no more than 3 may be any combination of adult coho and adult chum.
(III) Release Chinook.
(B) In years ending in even numbers:
(I) Open September 1 through December 31.
(II) Limit 6; no more than 3 adults may be retained.
(III) Release Chinook.
(b) From Tukwila International Boulevard/Old Highway 99 to the Interstate 405 Bridge:
(i) September 1 through November 30:
(A) Anti-snagging rule applies.
(B) Night closure in effect.
(ii) In years ending in odd numbers: Open for salmon and gamefish August 20 through August 31:
(A) Anti-snagging rule applies.
(B) Night closure in effect.
(C) It is unlawful to use bait.
(D) It is unlawful to use anything other than one single-point hook measuring 1/2 inch or less from point to shank.
(E) Trout: Minimum length 14 inches.
(iii) November 1 through January 15: It is unlawful to fish from any floating device.
(iv) Open the first Saturday in June through July 31 and September 1 through January 15; trout minimum length 14 inches.
(v) In years ending in odd numbers, open for gamefish and salmon August 20 through December 31.
(vi) Salmon:
(A) In years ending in odd numbers:
(I) Open August 20 through December 31.
(II) Limit 6 salmon; no more than 3 may be any combination of adult coho and adult chum.
(III) Release Chinook.
(B) In years ending in even numbers:
(I) Open September 1 through December 31.
(II) Limit 6; only 3 adults may be retained.
(III) Release Chinook.
(c) From the Interstate 405 Bridge to South 277th Street Bridge in Auburn:
(i) October 1 through November 30:
(A) Anti-snagging rule applies.
(B) Night closure in effect.
(ii) November 1 through January 15: It is unlawful to fish from any floating device.
(iii) Open the first Saturday in June through July 31 and October 1 through January 15: Trout minimum length 14 inches.
(iv) In years ending in odd numbers, open for game fish and salmon September 1 through September 30:
(A) Night closure in effect.
(B) Anti-snagging rule applies.
(C) It is unlawful to use bait.
(D) It is unlawful to use anything other than one single-point hook measuring 1/2 inch or less from point to shank.
(E) Trout: Minimum length 14 inches.
(v) Salmon:
(A) In years ending in odd numbers:
(I) Open September 1 through December 31.
(II) Limit 6; no more than 3 may be any combination of adult coho and adult chum.
(III) Release Chinook.
(B) In years ending in even numbers:
(I) Open October 1 through December 31.
(II) Limit 6; only 3 adults may be retained.
(III) Release Chinook.
(d) From the 277th Street Bridge to Auburn-Black Diamond Road Bridge:
(i) October 16 through November 30:
(A) Anti-snagging rule applies.
(B) Night closure in effect.
(ii) November 1 through January 31: It is unlawful to fish from a floating device.
(iii) Open the first Saturday in June through August 15 and October 16 through January 31; trout minimum length 14 inches.
(iv) In years ending in odd numbers, open for game fish and salmon September 16 through October 15:
(A) Anti-snagging rule applies.
(B) Night closure in effect.
(C) It is unlawful to use bait.
(D) It is unlawful to use anything other than one single-point hook measuring 1/2 inch or less from point to shank.
(E) Trout: Minimum length 14 inches.
(v) Salmon:
(A) In years ending in odd numbers:
(I) Open September 16 through December 31.
(II) Limit 6; no more than 3 may be any combination of adult coho and adult chum.
(III) Release Chinook.
(B) In years ending in even numbers:
(I) Open October 16 through December 31.
(II) Limit 6; only 3 adults may be retained.
(III) Release Chinook.
(e) From the Auburn-Black Diamond Road Bridge to the mouth of Cristy Creek at Flaming Geyser State Park:
(i) Closed waters within 150 feet of the mouth of Keta (Crisp) Creek.
(ii) August 1 through September 15 and November 1 through November 30:
(A) Anti-snagging rule applies.
(B) Night closure in effect.
(iii) Open the first Saturday in June through September 15 and November 1 through January 31; trout minimum length 14 inches.
(iv) Salmon open November 1 through December 31.
(A) In years ending in odd numbers:
(I) Limit 6; no more than 3 may be any combination of adult coho and adult chum.
(II) Release Chinook.
(B) In years ending in even numbers:
(I) Limit 6; only 3 adults may be retained.
(II) Release Chinook.
(f) From the mouth of Cristy Creek at Flaming Geyser State Park to the water pipeline walk bridge (1/2 mile downstream of Tacoma Headworks Dam):
(i) Closed waters within 150 feet of the Palmer Pond outlet rack.
(ii) August 1 through November 30:
(A) Anti-snagging rule applies.
(B) Night closure in effect.
(iii) Open the first Saturday in June through January 31: Trout minimum length 14 inches.
(iv) Salmon open November 1 through December 31:
(A) In years ending in odd numbers:
(I) Limit 6; no more than 3 may be any combination of adult coho and adult chum.
(II) Release Chinook.
(B) In years ending in even numbers:
(I) Limit 6; only 3 adults may be retained.
(II) Release Chinook.
(g) From Friday Creek upstream, including all tributaries and their tributaries: Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31.
(145) Greenwater River (King County):
(a) From the mouth to Greenwater Lakes:
(i) Open November 1 through January 31.
(ii) Release all fish except whitefish.
(iii) Whitefish gear rules apply.
(b) From Greenwater Lakes upstream: Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(146) Grovers Creek (Kitsap County):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(c) Trout: Minimum size 14 inches.
(147) Hamma Hamma River (Mason County):
(a) From the mouth to 400 feet below the falls:
(i) Open the first Saturday in June through August 31.
(ii) Selective gear rules apply.
(iii) It is unlawful to fish from a floating device equipped with an internal combustion motor.
(iv) Catch and release only.
(b) From the falls upstream: Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31.
(148) Hancock Lake (King County):
(a) Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.
(b) All tributary streams and the upper third of the outlet are closed.
(c) It is unlawful to use lead weights or lead jigs that measure 1 1/2 inch or less along the longest axis.
(149) Hansen Creek (Skagit County): Including all tributaries and their tributaries:
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(150) Harrison Slough (Skagit County): Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(151) Hatchery Lake (Mason County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.
(152) Haven Lake (Mason County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.
(153) Heart Lake (near Anacortes) (Skagit County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.
(154) Heins Lake (Kitsap County): Closed.
(155) Hicks Lake (Thurston County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.
(156) Hilt Creek (Skagit County) (Sauk River tributary) and all connected tributaries and beaver ponds above the falls (located 0.2 miles above the Highway 530 crossing): Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31.
(157) Horseshoe Lake (Kitsap County):
(a) Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.
(b) Salmon: Landlocked salmon rules apply.
(158) Howard Creek (Whatcom County): Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31 upstream from where Howard Creek flows into Section 13 of Township 36N, Range 6E, 0.3 lineal miles upstream from the South Fork Nooksack River, including all tributaries.
(159) Howard Lake (Snohomish County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.
(160) Howell Lake (Mason County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.
(161) Hozomeen Lake (Whatcom County):
(a) Open July 1 through October 31.
(b) It is unlawful to use lead weights or lead jigs that measure 1 1/2 inch or less along the longest axis.
(162) Hylebos Creek (Pierce County):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(c) Trout: Minimum length 14 inches.
(163) Illabot Creek (Skagit County):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(164) Illahee Creek (Kitsap County):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(c) Trout: Minimum size 14 inches.
(165) Issaquah Creek (King County): Open the first Saturday in June through August 31 for juvenile anglers only.
(166) Jackman Creek (Skagit County): Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31 from the falls located 0.7 miles above Highway 20 upstream.
(167) Jackson Lake (Pierce County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.
(168) Jefferson Creek (Mason County): Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31.
(169) Jennings Park Pond (Snohomish County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31 for juvenile anglers only.
(170) Johns Creek (Mason County):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(c) Trout: Catch and release only.
(171) Johnson Creek (Thurston County) (Skookumchuck River tributary):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(172) Johnson Creek (Whatcom County): Open the first Saturday in June through October 31 from the Northern Pacific Railroad tracks to the Lawson Street footbridge in Sumas for juvenile anglers only.
(173) Jones Creek (Skagit County): Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31 above the falls located 0.6 miles above Highway 20 upstream.
(174) Jordan Creek (Skagit County) (Cascade River tributary):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(175) Jorsted Creek (Mason County):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(c) Catch and release only.
(176) Kelsey Creek (tributary of Lake Washington) (King County): Open the first Saturday in June through August 31 for juvenile anglers only.
(177) Kendall Creek (Whatcom County) (N.F. Nooksack tributary): (((a))) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31 above the hatchery grounds.
(((b) Selective gear rules apply.))
(178) Kennedy Creek (Mason County):
(a) From the mouth to ((400 feet below the falls)) Highway 101 Bridge:
(i) Open the first Saturday in June through the last day in February.
(ii) October 1 through December 31:
(A) Anti-snagging rule applies.
(B) Night closure in effect.
(iii) Trout minimum length 14 inches.
(iv) Salmon:
(A) Open October 1 through November 30.
(B) Limit 6; no more than 2 adults may be retained.
(C) Release wild coho.
(b) From Highway 101 Bridge to 400 feet below the falls:
(i) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(ii) Selective gear rules apply ((January 1 through September 30)).
(iii) Trout: Catch and release only.
(iv) October 1 through ((December)) October 31:
(A) Anti-snagging rule applies.
(B) Night closure in effect.
(((iv) Trout: Minimum length 14 inches.
(v) Salmon:
(A) Open October 1 through November 30 from the mouth to the northbound Highway 101 Bridge.
(B) Limit 6; no more than 2 adults may be retained.
(C) Release wild coho.
(b))) (c) From the falls upstream, including all tributaries:
(i) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31.
(ii) Selective gear rules apply within the mainstem of Kennedy Creek.
(179) Kennedy Creek Pond (Thurston County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.
(180) Ki Lake (Snohomish County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.
(181) Kimball Creek (near Snoqualmie) (King County):
(a) Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31 for juvenile anglers only.
(b) Trout: No minimum length.
(182) Kindy Creek (Skagit County) (Cascade River tributary):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(c) Catch and release only.
(183) King's Creek (Pierce County) (Puyallup River tributary): Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(184) Kings Lake Bog (King County): Closed.
(185) Klaus Lake (King County):
(a) Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.
(b) The inlet and outlet to first Weyerhaeuser spur are closed.
(186) Koeneman Lake (Fern Lake) (Kitsap County):
(a) Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(c) It is unlawful to fish from a floating device equipped with an internal combustion motor.
(d) Catch and release only.
(187) Ladder Creek (Skagit County):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(c) Release all fish except anglers may retain up to 2 hatchery steelhead.
(188) Langlois Lake (King County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.
(189) LeBar Creek (Mason County): Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31 from the falls at river mile one upstream.
(190) Lena Creek (Mason County): Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31.
(191) Lilliwaup River (Mason County):
(a) From the mouth to 200 feet below the falls:
(i) Open the first Saturday in June through August 31.
(ii) Selective gear rules apply.
(iii) It is unlawful to fish from a floating device equipped with an internal combustion motor.
(iv) Catch and release only.
(b) From the falls upstream: Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31.
(192) Lime Creek (Snohomish County) (Suiattle River tributary):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(193) Limerick Lake (Mason County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.
(194) Little Bear Creek (tributary of Sammamish River) (Snohomish/King counties): Open the first Saturday in June through August 31 for juvenile anglers only.
(195) Little Mission Creek (Mason County) from falls upstream:
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(c) Catch and release only.
(196) Little Scandia Creek (Kitsap County):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(c) Trout: Minimum size 14 inches.
(197) Lone Lake (Island County):
(a) Selective gear rules apply.
(b) It is unlawful to fish from a floating device equipped with an internal combustion motor.
(c) Trout: Limit 1; minimum length 18 inches.
(d) Grass carp: No limit for anglers and bow and arrow fishing.
(198) Long's Pond (Thurston County): Open for juvenile anglers only.
(199) Lyle Creek (King County) (White River tributary): Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(200) Maggie Lake (Mason County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through November 30.
(201) Malaney Creek (Mason County):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(c) Trout: Catch and release only.
(202) Maple Creek (Whatcom County) (N.F. Nooksack tributary) above Maple Falls: Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31.
(203) Marble Creek (Skagit County) (Cascade River tributary):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(c) Catch and release only.
(204) Margaret Lake (King County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.
(205) Marsh Creek (Snohomish County) (Sultan River tributary): Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31 above the falls, including tributaries and beaver ponds.
(206) Martha Lake (Snohomish County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.
(207) Martha Lake (Warm Beach) (Snohomish County):
(a) Selective gear rules apply.
(b) Trout: Limit 2; minimum length 14 inches.
(208) May Creek (tributary of Lake Washington) (King County): Open the first Saturday in June through August 31 for juvenile anglers only.
(209) McAllister Creek (Thurston County):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(c) Trout: Minimum length 14 inches.
(d) Salmon:
(i) Open July 1 through November 30.
(ii) Limit 6; of which no more than 2 may be adults.
(210) McLane Creek (Thurston County):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(c) Catch and release.
(d) Night closure in effect.
(211) McLane Creek Ponds (Thurston County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.
(212) McMurray Lake (Skagit County):
(a) Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.
(b) Landlocked salmon rules apply.
(213) Melbourne Lake (Mason County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.
(214) Mercer Slough (tributary of Lake Washington) (King County): Open the first Saturday in June through August 31 for juvenile anglers only.
(215) Milk Creek (Snohomish County) (Suiattle River tributary):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(216) Mill Creek (Mason County):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(c) Trout: Minimum length 14 inches.
(217) Mill Pond (Auburn) (King County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31 for juvenile anglers only, except open for all anglers during free fishing weekend, as defined by department rule.
(218) Mima Creek (Thurston County) (Black River tributary):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(219) Minter Creek (Pierce/Kitsap counties): From the mouth to the fishing boundary markers approximately 50 feet downstream of the hatchery rack:
(a) Open for salmon November 1 through December 31.
(b) Night closure in effect.
(c) Limit 4 chum; release all other salmon.
(220) Mission Lake (Kitsap County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.
(221) Monte Cristo Lake (Snohomish County):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through August 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(c) Release all fish except anglers may retain up to 2 hatchery steelhead.
(222) Mountain Lake (San Juan County): It is unlawful to retain more than one trout over 18 inches in length.
(223) Mud Lake (Mason County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.
(224) Munn Lake (Thurston County):
(a) Selective gear rules apply.
(b) It is unlawful to fish from a floating device equipped with an internal combustion motor.
(c) Catch and release only.
(225) New Pond Creek (Pierce County) (South Prairie Creek tributary): Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(226) Newhalem Creek (Whatcom County): Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31 above the power facility.
(227) Newhalem Ponds (Whatcom County): Closed.
(228) Nisqually River (Pierce County):
(a) From the mouth to Military Tank Crossing Bridge:
(i) Closed August 3 through August 5, August 10 through August 12, August 17 through August 19, August 24 through August 26, August 31 through September 2, September 8 through September 10, September 14 through September 16, September 21 through September 23, and September 28 through September 29.
(ii) July 1 through January 31:
(A) Anti-snagging rule applies.
(B) Night closure in effect.
(C) Barbless hooks are required.
(iii) Open July 1 through January 31:
(A) From July 1 through November 30: Trout minimum length 14 inches.
(B) From December 1 through January 31: Catch and release.
(iv) Salmon open July 1 through January 31.
(A) In years ending in even numbers, from July 1 through October 31:
(I) Limit 6; no more than 3 adults may be retained, and only 2 adults may be any combination of chum and coho.
(II) Release wild Chinook.
(B) In years ending in odd numbers, from July 1 through October 31:
(I) Limit 6; no more than 3 adults may be retained plus one pink salmon; no more than 2 adults may be any combination of chum and coho.
(II) Release wild Chinook.
(C) From November 1 through January 31:
(I) Limit 6; only 2 adults may be retained.
(II) Release wild Chinook.
(b) From Military Tank Crossing Bridge to 400 feet below La Grande Powerhouse:
(i) Open July 1 through October 31.
(ii) Selective gear rules apply.
(iii) Release all fish except anglers may retain up to 2 hatchery steelhead.
(iv) From Alder Reservoir upstream including all tributaries:
(A) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31.
(B) Selective gear rules apply.
(C) Trout minimum length 14 inches.
(v) Alder Reservoir tributaries:
(A) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31.
(B) Trout: Daily limit 2 over 14 inches in length.
(C) Selective gear rules apply.
(229) Nookachamps Creek (Skagit County):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31, including all tributaries and their tributaries.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(230) Nooksack River (Whatcom County):
(a) From the Lummi Indian Reservation boundary to the yellow marker at the FFA High School barn at Deming:
(i) Open the first Saturday in June through January 31.
(ii) From the first Saturday in June through November 30:
(A) Anti-snagging rule applies.
(B) Night closure in effect.
(iii) Trout: Minimum length 14 inches.
(iv) Salmon:
(A) Open September 1 through December 31:
(I) Limit 2, plus 2 additional coho.
(II) Release wild Chinook September 1 through September 30.
(B) Open July 16 through August 31 from Lummi Indian Reservation boundary to Highway 544 Bridge at Everson during odd-numbered years:
(I) Limit 4 pink salmon.
(II) It is unlawful to use bait.
(III) It is unlawful to use anything other than single-point hooks measuring 1/2 inch or less from point to shank.
(b) From the yellow marker at the FFA High School barn in Deming to the confluence of the forks:
(i) Open from October 1 through January 31.
(ii) October 1 through November 30:
(A) Anti-snagging rule applies.
(B) Night closure in effect.
(iii) Trout: Minimum length 14 inches.
(iv) Salmon open October 1 through December 31: Limit 2, plus anglers may retain 2 additional coho.
(231) Nooksack River, North Fork (Whatcom County):
(a) From the mouth to Maple Creek:
(i) Open the first Saturday in June through February 15.
(ii) From the first Saturday in June through November 30:
(A) Anti-snagging rule applies.
(B) Night closure in effect.
(iii) November 1 through February 15: It is unlawful to fish from a floating device equipped with a motor.
(iv) Trout minimum length 14 inches.
(v) Salmon open October 1 through November 30: Limit 2 salmon, plus anglers may retain 2 additional coho.
(b) From Maple Creek to Nooksack Falls:
(i) Open the first Saturday in June through January 31.
(ii) Selective gear rules apply.
(iii) November 1 through January 31: It is unlawful to fish from a floating device equipped with a motor.
(iv) Trout: Minimum length 14 inches.
(c) The waters above Nooksack Falls, including all tributaries and their tributaries are open the Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31.
(232) Nooksack River, Middle Fork (Whatcom County):
(a) Mandatory hatchery steelhead retention. No catch and release of hatchery steelhead.
(b) From the mouth to the city of Bellingham diversion dam:
(i) November 1 through January 31: It is unlawful to use motors.
(ii) Open the first Saturday in June through January 31.
(iii) Selective gear rules apply.
(iv) Trout: Minimum size 14 inches.
(c) The waters above the diversion dam, including all tributaries and their tributaries are open the Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31.
(233) Nooksack River, South Fork (Skagit/Whatcom counties):
(a) Release all fish except mandatory hatchery steelhead retention. No catch and release of hatchery steelhead.
(b) From the mouth to Skookum Creek:
(i) Open the first Saturday in June through January 31.
(ii) Selective gear rules apply.
(iii) From the first Saturday in June through November 30: Night closure in effect.
(iv) It is unlawful to fish from a floating device equipped with an internal combustion motor.
(v) Salmon open October 1 through December 31:
(A) Limit 2; plus anglers may retain 2 additional coho.
(B) Release chum.
(C) In years ending in odd numbers, release pink salmon.
(c) Upstream from and including Wanlick Creek, including all tributaries:
(i) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31 for fly fishing only.
(ii) Catch and release only except mandatory hatchery steelhead retention.
(234) North Creek (Snohomish/King counties) (tributary of Sammamish River): Open the first Saturday in June through August 31 for juvenile anglers only.
(235) North Lake (King County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.
(236) Northern State Hospital Pond (Skagit County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31 for juvenile anglers only.
(237) Ohop Creek (Pierce County):
(a) Open July 1 through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(c) Catch and release only.
(238) Ohop Lake (Pierce County): There are no size restrictions for kokanee.
(239) Olalla Creek (Kitsap County):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(c) Trout: Minimum size 14 inches.
(240) Old Fishing Hole Pond (Kent, King County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31 for juvenile anglers only.
(241) Olney Creek (Snohomish County) (Wallace River tributary): The waters upstream of Olney Falls, including tributaries and beaver ponds are open the Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31.
(242) Olson Creek (Skagit County):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(243) Osborne Lake (Mason County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.
(244) O'Toole (Marietta) Creek (Whatcom County): The waters upstream from Marietta Falls, located 0.3 lineal miles from the Skagit River, are open the Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31.
(245) Outlet Creek (Mason County) (Satsop River tributary):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(246) Owl Creek (Snohomish County) (Whitechuck River tributary):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(247) Padden Lake (Whatcom County):
(a) Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.
(b) It is unlawful to fish from a floating device equipped with an internal combustion motor.
(248) Panhandle Lake (Mason County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.
(249) Panther Lake (Kitsap/Mason counties): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.
(250) Pass Lake (Skagit County):
(a) Open to fly fishing only.
(b) It is unlawful to fish from a floating device equipped with a motor.
(c) Catch and release only.
(251) Percival Creek (Thurston County):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(c) Trout: Minimum length 14 inches.
(252) Perry Creek (Thurston County):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31 from the mouth to the falls.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(c) Trout: Minimum size 14 inches.
(253) Phillips Lake (Mason County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.
(254) Pilchuck Creek (Snohomish County):
(a) From the mouth to the Highway 9 Bridge:
(i) Open the first Saturday in June through January 31.
(ii) From the first Saturday in June through November 30: Selective gear rules apply.
(iii) Trout: Minimum length 14 inches.
(b) From the Highway 9 Bridge to Pilchuck Falls:
(i) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(ii) Selective gear rules apply.
(iii) Trout: Minimum length 14 inches.
(c) From Pilchuck Falls upstream, including all tributaries and their tributaries, and all tributaries to Lake Cavanaugh: Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31.
(255) Pilchuck River (Snohomish County):
(a) Open from December 1 through January 31 from the mouth to 500 feet downstream from the Snohomish City diversion dam.
(b) It is unlawful to fish from any floating device.
(c) Trout: Minimum length 14 inches.
(256) Pine Creek (Mason County): Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31.
(257) Pine Lake (King County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.
(258) Pine Lake (Mason County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.
(259) Pioneer Ponds (tributary to Stillaguamish River) (Snohomish County): Closed.
(260) Plumbago Creek (Whatcom County): Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31 upstream from the Sierra Pacific 140 road bridge located 0.5 lineal miles upstream from the South Fork Nooksack River, including all tributaries.
(261) Pratt River (tributary to Middle Fork Snoqualmie River) (King County):
(a) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(c) Catch and release only.
(262) Pressentin Creek (Whatcom County): Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31 upstream from the waterfall located 0.3 miles from the Skagit River, including all tributaries.
(263) Prices Lake (Mason County):
(a) Selective gear rules apply.
(b) It is unlawful to fish from a floating device equipped with an internal combustion motor.
(c) Catch and release only.
(264) Pugh Creek (Snohomish County) (Whitechuck River tributary):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(265) Puyallup River (Pierce County):
(a) From the mouth to Freeman Road:
(i) Open for game fish and salmon August 10 through December 31.
(ii) Closed August 30 through August 31, September 6 through September 8, September 13 through September 15, September 20 through September 23, September 27 through September 30, October 4 through October 7, and October 11 through October 14.
(iii) Closed within 400 feet of the mouth of Clarks Creek.
(iv) August 10 through November 30:
(A) Anti-snagging rule applies.
(B) Night closure in effect.
(C) Barbless hooks are required.
(v) Trout: Minimum length 14 inches.
(vi) Salmon:
(A) In years ending in odd numbers:
(I) Limit 6. No more than 2 adults may be retained. Two pink adults may be retained in addition to the 2 adult limit.
(II) Release wild adult Chinook.
(B) In years ending in even numbers:
(I) Limit 6; no more than 2 adults may be retained.
(II) Release wild adult Chinook.
(b) From Freeman Road to the East Main Avenue Bridge:
(i) Open for game fish and salmon August 1 through December 31.
(ii) Closed August 9, August 30 through August 31, September 6 through September 8, September 13 through September 15, September 20 through September 23, and September 27 through September 30.
(iii) August 1 through November 30:
(A) Anti-snagging rule applies.
(B) Night closure in effect.
(C) Barbless hooks are required.
(iv) Trout: Minimum length 14 inches.
(v) Salmon:
(A) In years ending in odd numbers:
(I) Limit 6. No more than 2 adults may be retained. In addition to the 2 adults, 2 adult pinks may also be retained.
(II) Release wild adult Chinook.
(B) In years ending in even numbers:
(I) Limit 6; no more than 2 adults may be retained.
(II) Release wild adult Chinook.
(c) From the East Main Avenue Bridge to Carbon River:
(i) Open for game fish and salmon August 1 through December 31.
(ii) August 1 through November 30:
(A) Anti-snagging rule applies.
(B) Night closure is in effect.
(C) Barbless hooks are required.
(iii) Trout: Minimum length 14 inches.
(iv) Salmon:
(A) In years ending in odd numbers:
(I) Limit 6. No more than 2 adults may be retained. In addition to the 2 adults, 2 adult pinks may be retained.
(II) Release wild adult Chinook.
(B) In years ending in even numbers:
(I) Limit 6; no more than 2 adults may be retained.
(II) Release wild adult Chinook.
(d) From Carbon River upstream:
(i) Open September 1 through January 15.
(ii) Selective gear rules apply.
(iii) Release all fish except anglers may retain up to 2 hatchery steelhead.
(266) Pyramid Creek (King County) upstream of Forest Service Road 7000: Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(267) Racehorse Creek (Whatcom County) (N.F. Nooksack tributary) above the falls located 0.2 miles above the North Fork Road: Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31.
(268) Raging River (King County):
(a) From the mouth to the Highway 18 Bridge:
(i) Open the first Saturday in June through January 31.
(ii) Trout: Minimum length 14 inches.
(b) From Highway 18 Bridge upstream: Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(269) Rapjohn Lake (Pierce County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.
(270) Rattlesnake Lake (King County):
(a) Selective gear rules apply.
(b) It is unlawful to fish from a floating device equipped with an internal combustion motor.
(c) Trout: Limit 2; minimum length 14 inches.
(271) Ravensdale Lake (King County):
(a) Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(c) It is unlawful to fish from a floating device equipped with an internal combustion motor.
(d) Trout: Limit 2; minimum length 12 inches.
(272) Red Creek (King County) (White River tributary): Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(273) Rendsland Creek (Mason County):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(c) Catch and release only.
(274) Riley Lake (Snohomish County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.
(275) Roaring Creek (Whatcom County): Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31 upstream from the confluence with Deer Creek, including all tributaries.
(276) Robbins Lake (Mason County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.
(277) Rocky Creek (Mason County):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(c) Trout: Catch and release only.
(278) Roesiger Lake (Snohomish County): Crappie limit 10; minimum length 9 inches.
(279) Rose Lake (Mason County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.
(280) Ross Lake (Reservoir) (Whatcom County):
(a) Open July 1 through October 31:
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(c) Trout, except eastern brook trout: Limit 1; minimum length 16 inches.
(d) Eastern brook trout: Limit 5; no minimum length.
(281) Ross Lake tributary streams, and their tributaries, except Big Beaver Creek and Ruby Creek (Whatcom County):
(a) From one mile above the mouths to the headwaters: Open July 1 through October 31.
(b) Tributaries to Ruby Creek: Open July 1 through October 31.
(282) Salmon Creek (Thurston County) (Black River tributary):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(c) Night closure in effect.
(d) Trout: Minimum length 14 inches, except it is permissible to retain hatchery (adipose clipped) trout less than 14 inches in length as part of the limit.
(283) Salmonberry Creek (Kitsap County):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(c) Trout: Minimum size 14 inches.
(284) Samish Lake (Whatcom County): Cutthroat trout limit 2; minimum length 14 inches.
(285) Samish River (Skagit County):
(a) Mandatory hatchery steelhead retention. No catch and release of hatchery steelhead.
(b) From the mouth to the I-5 Bridge:
(i) Open the first Saturday in June through November 30.
(ii) From the first Saturday in June through November 30: Trout minimum length 14 inches.
(iii) From August 1 through November 30:
(A) Night closure in effect.
(B) It is unlawful to use anything other than one single-point hook.
(iv) From December 1 through December 31:
(A) Selective gear rules apply.
(B) Mandatory hatchery steelhead retention. No catch and release of hatchery steelhead.
(v) Salmon:
(A) Open August 1 through November 30.
(B) Limit 2; anglers may only retain fish hooked inside the mouth.
(C) Release wild coho.
(c) From the I-5 Bridge to the Hickson Bridge:
(i) Closed from the Old Highway 99 Bridge to the WDFW salmon rack.
(ii) Closed from the I-5 Bridge to the Old Highway 99 Bridge September 1 through November 30.
(iii) Open the first Saturday in June through November 30:
(A) Selective gear rules apply.
(B) Release all fish except mandatory hatchery steelhead retention.
(d) From the Hickson Bridge upstream:
(i) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(ii) Selective gear rules apply.
(286) Sammamish Lake (King County):
(a) Closed to fishing within 100 yards of the mouth of Issaquah Creek August 16 through November 30.
(b) Kokanee: Catch and release only.
(c) December 1 through June 30: Release all steelhead and rainbow trout over 20 inches in length.
(287) Sammamish River (Slough) (King County): From the 68th Avenue N.E. Bridge to Lake Sammamish:
(a) Open from January 1 through August 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(c) It is unlawful to fish from a floating device equipped with an internal combustion motor.
(d) Trout: Catch and release only.
(288) Sauk River (Skagit/Snohomish counties):
(a) Selective gear rules apply.
(b) Release all fish except anglers may retain up to 2 hatchery steelhead.
(c) From the mouth to the mouth of the White Chuck River:
(i) Open the first Saturday in June through January 31.
(ii) From the mouth to Darrington Bridge: It is unlawful to fish from a floating device equipped with an internal combustion motor.
(d) From the mouth of the White Chuck River to the headwaters, including the North Fork and the South Fork upstream to Elliot Creek: Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(e) In the South Fork upstream from Elliot Creek: Open the first Saturday in June through August 31.
(289) Sauk, North Fork, (Snohomish County): Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31 above North Fork falls including all tributaries.
(290) Sawyer Lake (King County): Chumming is permissible.
(291) Scatter Creek (King County) (White River tributary): Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(292) Scatter Creek (Thurston County) (Chehalis River tributary):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(293) Schneider Creek (Thurston County):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(c) Trout: Minimum size 14 inches.
(294) Serene Lake (Snohomish County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.
(295) Shady Lake (King County):
(a) Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.
(b) Trout: It is unlawful to retain more than one trout over 14 inches in length.
(296) Shannon, Lake (Skagit County):
(a) Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.
(b) Chumming is permissible.
(c) Trout: Minimum length 6 inches and maximum length 18 inches.
(297) Shelton Creek (Mason County):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(c) Trout: Catch and release only.
(298) Sherman Creek (Thurston County) (Chehalis River tributary):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(299) Sherwood Creek (Mason County):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(c) Trout: Catch and release only.
(300) Sherwood Creek Mill Pond (Mason County):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Trout: Limit 2; minimum length 14 inches.
(301) Shoe Lake (Mason County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.
(302) Silesia Creek (Chilliwack River tributary) (Whatcom County): Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(303) Silver Creek (Skagit County) (Samish River tributary):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(304) Silver Creek (Whatcom County) (Nooksack River tributary):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(305) Silver Lake (Pierce County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.
(306) Silver Lake (Whatcom County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.
(307) Sixteen Lake (Skagit County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.
(308) Skagit River (Skagit/Whatcom counties):
(a) Mandatory hatchery steelhead retention. No catch and release of hatchery steelhead.
(b) From the mouth to Highway 530 Bridge at Rockport:
(i) Trout: Minimum length 14 inches, except anglers may retain Dolly Varden/Bull Trout with a minimum length of 20 inches as part of the trout limit.
(ii) From Highway 530 Bridge in Rockport to Cascade River Road in Marblemount: June 1 through January 31: Catch and release only except mandatory hatchery steelhead retention.
(c) From the mouth to the Memorial Highway Bridge (Highway 536 at Mt. Vernon):
(i) Open March 1 through January 31.
(ii) March 1 through July 31:
(A) Selective gear rules apply, except anglers fishing for sturgeon must use bait.
(B) It is unlawful to use hooks other than those measuring 1/2 inch or less from point to shank, except anglers fishing for sturgeon may use single-point barbless hooks of any size.
(iii) Salmon:
(A) Open September 1 through December 31 in years ending in even numbers.
(B) Open August 1 through December 31 in years ending in odd numbers.
(C) Limit 4; only 2 wild coho may be retained.
(D) Release Chinook and chum.
(d) From Memorial Highway Bridge (Highway 536 at Mt. Vernon) upstream to Gilligan Creek:
(i) Open June 1 through January 31.
(ii) June 1 through November 30:
(A) September 1 through November 30: Anti-snagging rule applies, except anglers fishing for sturgeon must use bait.
(B) Night closure in effect.
(C) June 1 through June 15 and July 16 through July 31:
(I) Selective gear rules apply, except for sturgeon.
(II) It is unlawful to use hooks other than those measuring 1/2 inch or less from point to shank, except anglers fishing for sturgeon may use single-point barbless hooks of any size.
(iii) Salmon:
(A) Open June 16 through July 15; Limit 3 sockeye only.
(B) Open September 1 through December 31 in years ending in even numbers.
(C) Open August 1 through December 31 in years ending in odd numbers.
(D) Limit 4 salmon; only 2 wild coho may be retained.
(E) Release Chinook and chum.
(e) From Gilligan Creek to The Dalles Bridge at Concrete:
(i) Open June 1 through January 31.
(ii) June 1 through November 30:
(A) September 1 through November 30: Anti-snagging rule applies.
(B) Night closure in effect August 16 through November 30.
(C) From June 1 through August 15:
(I) Selective gear rules apply.
(II) It is unlawful to use hooks other than those measuring 1/2 inch or less from point to shank.
(iii) Salmon:
(A) In years ending in even numbers, open September 1 through December 31.
(B) In years ending in odd numbers, open August 16 through December 31.
(C) Limit 4 salmon; only 2 wild coho may be retained.
(D) Release Chinook and chum.
(f) From The Dalles Bridge at Concrete to the Highway 530 Bridge at Rockport:
(i) Open June 1 through January 31.
(ii) June 1 through August 31: Closed between a line projected across the thread of the river 200 feet above the east bank of the Baker River to a line projected across the thread of the river 200 feet below the west bank of the Baker River.
(iii) June 1 through November 30:
(A) September 1 through November 30: Anti-snagging rule applies.
(B) Night closure in effect.
(C) June 1 through August 31:
(I) Selective gear rules apply.
(II) It is unlawful to use hooks other than those measuring 1/2 inch or less from point to shank.
(iv) Salmon:
(A) Open September 1 through December 31.
(B) Limit 4 salmon; only 2 wild coho may be retained.
(C) Release Chinook and chum.
(g) From the Highway 530 Bridge at Rockport to the Cascade River Road (Marblemount Bridge):
(i) Open June 1 through January 31: Trout catch and release only, except mandatory hatchery steelhead retention.
(ii) June 1 through November 30:
(A) June 1 through July 15 and September 1 through November 30: Anti-snagging rule applies.
(B) Night closure in effect.
(C) July 16 through August 31:
(I) Selective gear rules apply.
(II) It is unlawful to use hooks other than those measuring 1/2 inch or less from point to shank.
(iii) Salmon:
(A) Open June 1 through July 15:
(I) Limit 4 hatchery Chinook only.
(II) Only 2 adult hatchery Chinook may be retained as part of the limit.
(B) Open September 1 through December 31.
(I) Limit 4 salmon; only 2 wild coho may be retained.
(II) Release Chinook and chum.
(h) From Cascade River Road to the Gorge Powerhouse:
(i) Open June 1 through January 31.
(ii) Selective gear rules apply.
(iii) It is unlawful to fish from a floating device equipped with an internal combustion motor.
(iv) Release all fish except anglers may retain up to 2 hatchery steelhead.
(i) Gorge and Diablo lakes' tributary streams and their tributaries, except Stetattle Creek: Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(309) Skokomish River (Mason County):
(a) From the mouth to the city of Tacoma PUD overhead distribution lines: Closed.
(b) From the city of Tacoma PUD overhead distribution lines to the Highway 106 Bridge:
(i) Open the first Saturday in June through July 13 and October 1 through December 15 for game fish: Catch and release only.
(ii) August 1 through November 30:
(A) Anti-snagging rule applies.
(B) Night closure in effect.
(C) It is unlawful to use anything other than single point, barbless hooks.
(iii) September 15 through December 15: Terminal gear (hooks, weights, lures, or baits) may not be within 25 feet of tribal gillnets.
(iv) Salmon:
(A) Open August 1 through September 1:
(I) Limit 2; anglers must keep the first two fish caught provided they are legal to retain.
(II) Release chum and wild Chinook.
(B) Open September 15 through December 15:
(I) Limit 6; no more than 4 adults may be retained.
(II) Release Chinook; release chum through October 15.
(c) From the Highway 106 Bridge to the mouth of Purdy Creek:
(i) Open the first Saturday in June through July 13 and October 1 through December 15 for game fish: Catch and release only.
(ii) July 24 through November 30:
(A) Anti-snagging rule applies.
(B) Night closure in effect.
(C) It is unlawful to use anything other than single point, barbless hooks.
(iii) September 15 through December 15: Terminal gear (hooks, weights, lures, or baits) may not be within 25 feet of tribal gillnets.
(iv) July 24 through July 31: Bait or lure must be suspended below a float.
(v) Salmon:
(A) Open July 24 through July 31:
(I) Limit 2; anglers must keep the first two fish caught provided they are legal to retain.
(II) Release chum and wild Chinook.
(B) Open August 1 through August 21 on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays only:
(I) Limit 2; anglers must keep the first two fish caught provided they are legal to retain.
(II) Release chum and wild Chinook.
(C) Open August 22 through September 1:
(I) Limit 2; anglers must keep the first two fish caught provided they are legal to retain.
(II) Release chum and wild Chinook.
(D) Open September 15 through December 15:
(I) Limit 6; no more than 4 adults may be retained.
(II) Release Chinook; release chum through October 15.
(d) From the mouth of Purdy Creek to the Highway 101 Bridge:
(i) Open the first Saturday in June through July 13 and October 1 through December 15 for game fish: Catch and release only.
(ii) July 24 through November 30:
(A) Anti-snagging rule applies.
(B) Night closure in effect.
(C) It is unlawful to use anything other than single-point, barbless hooks.
(iii) July 24 through December 15: Terminal gear (hooks, weights, lures, or baits) may not be within 25 feet of tribal gillnets.
(iv) July 24 through September 1: Bait or lures must be suspended below a float.
(v) Salmon:
(A) Open July 24 through September 1:
(I) Limit 2; anglers must keep the first two fish caught provided they are legal to retain.
(II) Release chum and wild Chinook.
(B) Open September 15 through December 15:
(I) Limit 6; no more than 4 adults may be retained.
(II) Release Chinook; release chum through October 15.
(e) From the Highway 101 Bridge upstream to the forks:
(i) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(ii) Selective gear rules apply.
(iii) Catch and release only.
(310) Skokomish River, North Fork (Mason County):
(a) Selective gear rules apply.
(b) It is unlawful to fish from a floating device equipped with an internal combustion motor.
(c) Catch and release only.
(d) From the mouth to the lower dam: Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(e) Above Lake Cushman, from the mouth to Olympic National Park boundary: Open the first Saturday in June through August 31.
(311) Skokomish River, South Fork (Mason County):
(a) From the mouth to the mouth of LeBar Creek:
(i) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(ii) Selective gear rules apply.
(iii) It is unlawful to fish from a floating device equipped with an internal combustion motor.
(iv) Catch and release only.
(b) From the mouth of Rule Creek to the headwaters:
(i) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(ii) Selective gear rules apply.
(iii) It is unlawful to fish from a floating device equipped with an internal combustion motor.
(iv) Trout: Minimum length 12 inches.
(312) Skookum Creek (Mason County):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(c) Trout: Catch and release only.
(313) Skookum Creek (Whatcom County): From the mouth of Arlecho Creek upstream, including Arlecho Creek and all other tributaries: Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31.
(314) Skookumchuck Reservoir (Thurston County):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Trout: Daily limit 2; minimum length 12 inches.
(315) Skykomish River (Snohomish County):
(a) From the mouth to the mouth of Wallace River:
(i) Open June 1 through January 31.
(ii) Anti-snagging rule applies and night closure in effect:
(A) August 1 through November 30 from the mouth to Lewis Street Bridge in Monroe; and
(B) June 1 through November 30 from Lewis Street Bridge in Monroe to Wallace River.
(iii) November 1 through January 31: It is unlawful to fish from any floating device from the boat ramp below Lewis Street Bridge at Monroe downstream 2,500 feet.
(iv) Trout: Minimum length 14 inches, except anglers may retain Dolly Varden/Bull trout with a minimum length of twenty inches as part of the trout limit.
(v) Salmon:
(A) Open June 1 through July 31: Limit 4 hatchery Chinook; no more than 2 of which may be adults.
(B) For years ending in even numbers:
(I) Open September 1 through December 31.
(II) Limit 3 coho only.
(C) For years ending in odd numbers:
(I) Open August 16 through December 31 from the mouth to Lewis Street Bridge in Monroe.
(II) Open September 1 through December 31 from the Lewis Street Bridge to Wallace River.
(III) Limit 3 salmon plus 1 additional pink; release Chinook and chum.
(b) From the mouth of the Wallace River to the forks:
(i) Open June 1 through January 31.
(ii) From the Highway 2 Bridge at the Gold Bar/Big Eddy Access to the confluence of the North and South Forks: Also open February 1 through February 15.
(iii) August 1 through November 30: Anti-snagging rule applies and night closure in effect.
(iv) June 1 through February 15: It is unlawful to fish from any floating device in the area 1,500 feet upstream and 1,000 feet downstream of the outlet at Reiter Ponds.
(v) Trout: Minimum length 14 inches, except anglers may retain Dolly Varden/Bull trout with a minimum length of 20 inches as part of the trout limit.
(vi) Salmon:
(A) Open September 1 through December 31.
(B) For years ending in even numbers: Limit 3 coho only.
(C) For years ending in odd numbers: Limit 3 salmon plus 1 additional pink; release Chinook and chum.
(316) Skykomish River, North Fork (Snohomish County):
(a) From the mouth to 1,000 feet downstream of Bear Creek Falls:
(i) Open the first Saturday in June through January 31.
(ii) Selective gear rules apply.
(iii) Release all fish except anglers may retain up to 2 hatchery steelhead.
(b) From Deer Falls (about 1/4 mile upstream of Goblin Creek) upstream, including all tributaries and their tributaries: Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31.
(317) Skykomish River, South Fork (King/Snohomish counties):
(a) From the mouth to 600 feet downstream from the Sunset Falls fishway:
(i) Open the first Saturday in June through January 31.
(ii) August 1 through November 30:
(A) Anti-snagging rule applies.
(B) Night closure in effect.
(iii) Trout: Minimum length 14 inches.
(b) From Sunset Falls to the source, including all tributaries and their tributaries:
(i) Open the first Saturday in June through November 30.
(ii) Selective gear rules apply.
(iii) Trout: Minimum length 14 inches.
(iv) December 1 through the last day in February:
(A) All tributaries of this river section are closed.
(B) Open for whitefish only; release all other fish.
(318) Smith Creek (Whatcom County) (Nooksack River tributary):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(319) Snohomish River (Snohomish County):
(a) From the Burlington-Northern Railroad bridges to Highway 9 Bridge, including all channels, sloughs, and interconnected waterways, but excluding all tributaries:
(i) Sturgeon catch and release is permissible year-round.
(ii) August 1 through November 30:
(A) Anti-snagging rule applies; except anglers fishing for sturgeon may use single-point barbless hooks of any size.
(B) Night closure in effect.
(iii) Gamefish:
(A) Open the first Saturday in June through January 31.
(B) Trout: Minimum length 14 inches, except anglers may retain Dolly Varden/Bull trout with a minimum length of 20 inches as part of the trout limit.
(iv) Salmon:
(A) For years ending in even numbers:
(I) Open September 1 through December 31.
(II) Limit 3 coho only.
(B) For years ending in odd numbers:
(I) Open August 1 through December 31.
(II) Limit 3 salmon plus 1 additional pink; release Chinook and chum.
(b) From the Highway 9 Bridge to the confluence of the Skykomish and Snoqualmie rivers (all channels):
(i) Open the first Saturday in June through January 31.
(ii) August 1 through November 30:
(A) Anti-snagging rule applies.
(B) Night closure in effect.
(iii) Trout: Minimum length 14 inches, except anglers may retain Dolly Varden/Bull trout with a minimum length of 20 inches as part of the trout limit.
(iv) Salmon:
(A) For years ending in even numbers:
(I) Open September 1 through December 31.
(II) Limit 3 coho only.
(B) For years ending in odd numbers:
(I) Open August 16 through December 31.
(II) Limit 3 plus 1 additional pink; release Chinook and chum.
(320) Snoqualmie River (King County):
(a) From the mouth to Snoqualmie Falls:
(i) Closed within the Puget Power tunnel at the falls and within 50 feet of any point on Puget Power's lower Plant #2 building (north bank).
(ii) From the first Saturday in June through November 30: Selective gear rules apply.
(iii) September 1 through November 30: Night closure in effect.
(iv) From the mouth to the boat ramp at the Plum access: Open the first Saturday in June through January 31.
(v) From the boat ramp at the Plum access to the falls: Open the first Saturday in June through February 15.
(vi) From November 1 through February 15: It is unlawful to fish from any floating device in the waters from the boat ramp at the Plum access to the mouth of Tokul Creek (about 1/4 mile).
(vii) Trout: Minimum length 14 inches.
(viii) Salmon open September 1 through December 31.
(A) For years ending in even numbers: Limit 3 coho only.
(B) For years ending in odd numbers: Limit 3 salmon plus 1 additional pink; release Chinook and chum.
(b) From Snoqualmie Falls upstream, including the North and South Forks:
(i) Selective gear rules apply.
(ii) It is unlawful to fish from a floating device equipped with an internal combustion motor.
(iii) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31: Trout minimum length 10 inches.
(iv) Open November 1 through the Friday before Memorial Day: Catch and release only.
(c) Snoqualmie River tributaries upstream of the falls, and the tributaries of the North and South Forks (except Tate, Sunday and Phillapa creeks): Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31. From November 1 through the Friday before Memorial Day: Catch and release only.
(d) In the Snoqualmie River Middle Fork from the mouth to the source, including all tributaries except Pratt and Taylor rivers:
(i) Open year-round.
(ii) Selective gear rules apply.
(iii) It is unlawful to fish from a floating device equipped with an internal combustion motor.
(iv) Catch and release only.
(321) South Prairie Creek (Pierce County): Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31 from the city of Buckley diversion dam upstream.
(322) Spada Lake (Reservoir) (Snohomish County):
(a) Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(c) It is unlawful to fish from a floating device equipped with an internal combustion motor.
(d) Trout: Maximum length 12 inches.
(323) Spada Lake (Reservoir) tributaries (Snohomish County): Closed.
(324) Spanaway Lake and Spanaway Lake outlet downstream to the dam (approximately 800 feet) (Pierce County): Open year-round.
(325) Squalicum Creek (Whatcom County):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(326) Squalicum Lake (Whatcom County):
(a) Open for fly fishing only.
(b) It is unlawful to fish from a floating device equipped with a motor.
(c) Trout: Limit 2.
(327) Squire Creek (Snohomish County) (N.F. Stillaguamish River tributary):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(c) Release all fish except anglers may retain up to 2 hatchery steelhead.
(328) Steel Lake (King County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.
(329) Stetattle Creek (Whatcom County): Open the first Saturday in June through October 31 above the mouth of Bucket Creek (approximately 1.5 miles upstream).
(330) Stevens, Lake (Snohomish County):
(a) Chumming is permissible.
(b) Kokanee: Limit 10; kokanee do not count toward the trout limit.
(331) Steves Lake (Mason County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.
(332) Stickney Lake (Snohomish County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.
(333) Stillaguamish River (Snohomish County):
(a) From the mouth to Marine Drive, including all sloughs:
(i) Open year-round.
(ii) Night closure in effect.
(iii) August 1 through November 30: Anti-snagging rule applies; except anglers fishing for sturgeon may use single-point barbless hooks of any size.
(iv) Trout: Minimum length 14 inches.
(v) Salmon open September 1 through November 30.
(A) For years ending in even numbers: Limit 2 coho only.
(B) For years ending in odd numbers: Limit 2; release Chinook and chum.
(b) From Marine Drive to the forks:
(i) From the barrier dam (downstream of I-5) downstream 200 feet: Closed.
(ii) Open the first Saturday in June through November 30.
(A) Selective gear rules apply.
(B) Night closure in effect from August 1 through November 30.
(C) Release all fish except anglers may retain up to 2 hatchery steelhead.
(iii) Open December 1 through January 31: (((A))) Trout((:)) minimum length 14 inches.
(((B))) (iv) Salmon open September 1 through November 30((.
(I))):
(A) For years ending in even numbers: Limit 2 coho only.
(((II))) (B) For years ending in odd numbers: Limit 2; release Chinook and chum.
(334) Stillaguamish River, North Fork (Snohomish County):
(a) From the North Fork mouth to the mouth of French Creek:
(i) August 1 through November 30:
(A) Anti-snagging rule applies.
(B) Night closure in effect.
(ii) It is unlawful to fish from any floating device upstream of the Highway 530 Bridge at mile post 28.8 (Cicero Bridge).
(iii) It is unlawful to fish from any floating device equipped with a motor downstream from the Highway 530 Bridge.
(iv) Open the first Saturday in June through January 31:
(A) From the first Saturday in June through November 30:
(I) Fly fishing only.
(II) Release all fish except anglers may retain up to 2 hatchery steelhead.
(B) From December 1 through January 31: Trout minimum length 14 inches.
(b) From the mouth of French Creek to Swede Heaven Bridge:
(i) August 1 through November 30:
(A) Anti-snagging rule applies.
(B) Night closure in effect.
(ii) Open the first Saturday in June through February 15:
(A) From the first Saturday in June through November 30:
(I) Fly fishing only.
(II) Release all fish except anglers may retain up to 2 hatchery steelhead.
(B) December 1 through February 15: Trout minimum length 14 inches.
(c) From Swede Heaven Bridge to the falls approximately one mile upstream of Cascade Creek:
(i) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(ii) Selective gear rules apply.
(iii) Release all fish except anglers may retain up to 2 hatchery steelhead.
(d) Upstream of the falls, including all tributaries and their tributaries: Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31.
(335) Stillaguamish River, South Fork (Snohomish County):
(a) From the mouth to 400 feet downstream of the outlet to Granite Falls fishway:
(i) Open the first Saturday in June through January 31.
(ii) August 1 through November 30:
(A) Anti-snagging rule applies.
(B) Night closure in effect.
(iii) Trout: Minimum length 14 inches.
(b) From the Mountain Loop Highway Bridge above Granite Falls upstream to the source:
(i) Open the first Saturday in June through November 30.
(ii) Selective gear rules apply.
(iii) August 1 through November 30:
(A) Anti-snagging rule applies.
(B) Night closure in effect.
(336) Stimson Creek (Mason County):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply
(c) Catch and release only.
(337) Storm Lake (Snohomish County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.
(338) Straight Creek (Snohomish County) (Suiattle River tributary):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(339) Suiattle River (Skagit County):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(c) Trout: It is permissible to retain Dolly Varden/Bull trout with a minimum length of 20 inches as part of trout limit.
(340) Sulphur Creek (Snohomish County) (Suiattle River tributary):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(341) Sultan River (Snohomish County):
(a) From the mouth to a point 400 feet downstream from the diversion dam at river mile 9.7:
(i) Open the first Saturday in June through January 31.
(ii) Trout: Minimum length 14 inches, except anglers may retain Dolly Varden/Bull trout with a minimum length of 20 inches as part of the trout limit.
(b) Upstream of the diversion dam to Culmback Dam: Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(342) Sumas River (Whatcom County): Open the first Saturday in June through October 31, including all tributaries except Johnson Creek.
(343) Summit Lake (Thurston County):
(a) Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.
(b) Trout: It is unlawful to retain more than 2 over 14 inches in length, except there are no size restrictions for kokanee.
(344) Susan Lake (Thurston County):
(a) Selective gear rules apply.
(b) Catch and release only.
(345) Swamp Creek (tributary to Sammamish River) (Snohomish/King counties): Open the first Saturday in June through August 31 for juvenile anglers only.
(346) Swan's Mill Pond (Stossel Creek) (King County): Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(347) Symington Lake (Kitsap County):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(c) Trout: Catch and release only.
(348) Tahuya River (Mason County):
(a) From the mouth to the steel bridge approximately 1 mile upstream of North Shore Road Bridge:
(i) Open the first Saturday in June through August 15 and October 1 through October 31.
(ii) Selective gear rules apply.
(iii) October 1 through October 31: Night closure in effect.
(iv) Release all gamefish.
(b) From the steel bridge approximately one mile upstream of North Shore Road Bridge upstream:
(i) Open the first Saturday in June through August 15 and October 1 through October 31.
(ii) Selective gear rules apply.
(iii) October 1 through October 31: Night closure in effect.
(iv) Catch and release only.
(349) Tanwax Creek (Thurston County):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(c) Catch and release only.
(350) Tanwax Lake (Pierce County): Crappie: Limit 10; minimum length 9 inches.
(351) Tapps Lake (Reservoir) and Tapps Lake (Reservoir) intake canal (Pierce County), to within four hundred feet of the screen at Dingle Basin: Open year-round.
(352) Taylor River (tributary to the Middle Fork Snoqualmie) (King County):
(a) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(c) Catch and release only.
(353) Tenmile Creek (Whatcom County) (Nooksack River tributary):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(354) Tenas Creek (Skagit County) (Suiattle River tributary):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(355) Tenas Lake (Mason County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.
(356) Tennant Lake (Whatcom County): It is unlawful to fish from any floating device from the first Friday in October through January 27.
(357) Terrell Creek (Whatcom County):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(358) Terrell, Lake (Whatcom County): It is unlawful to fish from any floating device from the first Saturday after Labor Day through the following Friday and from October 1 through January 31, except fishing from a floating dock is permissible.
(359) Texas Pond (Skagit County): No limit for eastern brook trout.
(360) Thomas Creek (Skagit County) (Samish River tributary):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(361) Thompson Creek (Thurston County) (Skookumchuck River tributary):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(362) Thornton Creek (tributary to Lake Washington) (King County): Open the first Saturday in June through August 31 for juvenile anglers only.
(363) Thornton Creek (Whatcom County):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Release all fish except anglers may retain up to 2 hatchery steelhead and there is no limit on cutthroat trout.
(364) Thornton Lake, lower (Whatcom County): Cutthroat trout: No limit.
(365) Tibbetts Creek (tributary to Lake Sammamish) (King County): Open the first Saturday in June through August 31 for juvenile anglers only.
(366) Tiger Lake (Kitsap/Mason counties): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.
(367) Toad Lake (Whatcom County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.
(368) Tokul Creek (King County) (Snoqualmie River tributary):
(a) From the mouth to the Fish Hatchery Road Bridge:
(i) Open December 1 through February 15, except closed to fishing from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
(ii) Anti-snagging rule applies.
(iii) Trout: Minimum length 14 inches.
(b) From Fish Hatchery Road Bridge to the posted cable boundary marker located approximately 400 feet downstream of the hatchery intake:
(i) Open January 15 through February 15, except closed to fishing from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
(ii) Anti-snagging rule applies.
(iii) Trout: Minimum length 14 inches.
(c) From Tokul Road S.E. upstream, including all tributaries and beaver ponds: Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31.
(369) Tolt River (King County):
(a) From the mouth to the USGS trolley cable near the confluence of the North and South Forks:
(i) Open the first Saturday in June through January 31: Selective gear rules apply.
(ii) Trout: Minimum length 14 inches.
(b) From the falls upstream, on the North Fork, including all tributaries:
(i) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31.
(ii) Selective gear rules apply.
(iii) Catch and release only.
(c) On the South Fork, from the dam upstream:
(i) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31.
(ii) Selective gear rules apply.
(iii) Trout: Minimum length 10 inches.
(370) Twenty-two Lake Creek (Snohomish County): Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31 upstream from the falls located approximately at river mile 0.25 upstream.
(371) Tye River (King County):
(a) From Foss River to Alpine Falls:
(i) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(ii) Selective gear rules apply.
(iii) Trout: Minimum length 14 inches.
(iv) Open November 1 through the last day in February for whitefish only; release all other fish.
(b) From Alpine falls upstream, and all tributaries to the Tye River, including their tributaries: Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(372) U Lake (Mason County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.
(373) Uncle John Creek (Mason County):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(c) Trout: Catch and release only.
(374) Union River (Mason County):
(a) From the mouth to the North Shore Road Bridge:
(i) Open the first Saturday in June through August 15.
(ii) Catch and release only.
(b) From the North Shore Road Bridge to the lower bridge on Old Belfair Highway:
(i) Open the first Saturday in June through August 15.
(ii) Selective gear rules apply.
(iii) Catch and release only.
(c) From the lower bridge on Old Belfair Highway upstream:
(i) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(ii) Selective gear rules apply.
(iii) Catch and release only.
(375) Vogler Lake (Skagit County):
(a) Fly fishing only.
(b) Catch and release only.
(376) Voight Creek (Pierce County): Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31 from the falls, approximately 4.0 river miles upstream of the mouth and under the power lines, upstream.
(377) Waddell Creek (Thurston County) (Black River tributary):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(378) Wagners Lake (Snohomish County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.
(379) Walker Lake (King County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.
(380) Wallace River (Snohomish County):
(a) From the mouth to 363rd Ave. S.E./Reece Rd:
(i) Open from the first Saturday in June through February 15.
(ii) From June 1 through November 30:
(A) Anti-snagging rule applies.
(B) Night closure in effect.
(iii) From November 1 through February 15: It is unlawful to fish from any floating device.
(iv) Trout: Minimum length 14 inches, except anglers may retain Dolly Varden/Bull trout with a minimum length of 20 inches as part of the trout limit.
(v) Salmon open September 16 through November 30:
(A) In years ending in even numbers: Limit 3 coho only.
(B) In years ending in odd numbers: Limit 3 salmon plus 1 additional pink; release Chinook and chum.
(b) From 363rd Avenue S.E./Reece Road to 200 feet upstream of the water intake of the salmon hatchery:
(i) Open September 16 through February 15.
(ii) September 16 through November 30:
(A) Anti-snagging rule applies.
(B) Night closure in effect.
(iii) November 1 through February 15: It is unlawful to fish from any floating device.
(iv) Trout: Minimum length 14 inches, except anglers may retain Dolly Varden/Bull trout with a minimum length of 20 inches as part of the trout limit.
(v) Salmon open September 16 through November 30:
(A) In years ending in even numbers: Limit 3 coho only.
(B) In years ending in odd numbers: Limit 3 salmon plus 1 additional pink; release Chinook and chum.
(c) From 200 feet upstream of the water intake of the salmon hatchery to Wallace Falls:
(i) Open November 1 through January 31.
(ii) It is unlawful to fish from any floating device.
(iii) Trout: Minimum length 14 inches, except anglers may retain Dolly Varden/Bull trout with a minimum length of 20 inches as part of the trout limit.
(d) From Wallace Falls upstream, including all tributaries and their tributaries: Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31.
(381) Wapato Lake (Pierce County): Open to juvenile anglers only.
(382) Washington Creek (Mason County): Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31.
(383) Washington Lake, including that portion of the Sammamish River from the 68th Avenue N.E. Bridge downstream (King County):
(a) Mandatory hatchery steelhead retention. No catch and release of hatchery steelhead.
(b) Open year-round.
(c) It is unlawful to fish from a floating device within 100 yards of either side of the floating bridges.
(d) Chumming is permissible.
(e) Trout:
(i) December 1 through the last day in February: Release steelhead and rainbow trout over 20 inches in length.
(ii) March 1 through June 30:
(A) Minimum length 12 inches.
(B) Release steelhead and rainbow trout over 20 inches in length.
(f) Salmon:
(i) Open September 16 through October 31 north of Highway 520 Bridge and east of Montlake Bridge.
(ii) Limit 4 coho only.
(384) Washington Lake, Ship Canal (King County) (waters east of a north-south line 400 feet west of the fish ladder at the Chittenden Locks and west of a north-south line at the eastern ends of the concrete abutments east of the Montlake Bridge):
(a) Mandatory hatchery steelhead retention. No catch and release of hatchery steelhead.
(b) East of the Fremont Bridge: Chumming is permissible.
(c) From the west boundary to a north-south line 400 feet east of the eastern end of the northern wing wall of Chittenden Locks: Closed.
(d) From 400 feet east of the eastern end of the northern wing wall of Chittenden Locks to the east boundary:
(i) Open year-round for game fish.
(ii) Trout:
(A) Open December 1 through the last day in February: No minimum length.
(B) Open March 1 through June 30: Minimum length 12 inches.
(C) Open July 1 through November 30: No minimum length.
(D) Release steelhead and rainbow trout over 20 inches in length.
(385) Waughop Lake (Pierce County): Landlocked salmon rules apply.
(386) Whatcom Creek (Whatcom County):
(a) From the mouth to the markers below the footbridge below Dupont Street in Bellingham:
(i) Open the first Saturday in June through December 31.
(ii) August 1 through December 31:
(A) Anti-snagging rule applies.
(B) Night closure in effect.
(iii) Trout: Minimum length 14 inches.
(iv) Salmon: Open August 1 through December 30.
(A) Limit 6; anglers may retain up to 2 adult salmon.
(B) Anglers fishing lawfully within 50 yards of the Bellingham Technical College Hatchery Collection Tube and on the hatchery side of the creek that hook and land chum salmon may remove those chum salmon from the water and immediately place them unharmed into the Hatchery Collection Tube.
(b) From the footbridge below Dupont Street in Bellingham to the stone bridge at Whatcom Falls Park:
(i) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(ii) August 1 through October 31:
(A) Anti-snagging rule applies.
(B) Night closure in effect.
(iii) Trout: Minimum length 14 inches.
(c) From the stone bridge at Whatcom Falls Park upstream to Lake Whatcom: Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31 for juvenile anglers only. Trout: No minimum length.
(387) Whatcom, Lake (Whatcom County):
(a) Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31, except the waters between the Electric Avenue Bridge and the outlet dam are closed.
(b) Cutthroat trout: Catch and release only.
(388) Whatcom, Lake, tributaries (Whatcom County): Closed.
(389) White (Stuck) River (Pierce County):
(a) From the mouth to R Street Bridge in Auburn:
(i) Open October 1 through October 31:
(A) Fly fishing only.
(B) Catch and release only.
(ii) Open November 1 through January 15: Trout minimum length 14 inches.
(iii) October 1 through January 15:
(A) Selective gear rules apply.
(B) Night closure in effect.
(b) From R Street Bridge to the Highway 410 Bridge at Buckley:
(i) Open October 1 through October 31, except closed in the Puget Power canal, including the screen bypass channel above the screen at Dingle Basin.
(ii) Selective gear rules apply.
(iii) Night closure in effect.
(iv) Trout: Minimum length 14 inches.
(c) From the Weyerhaeuser 6000 Road Bridge (Bridge Camp) upstream to the source:
(i) Open July 1 through October 31.
(A) October 1 through October 31: Night closure in effect.
(B) Selective gear rules apply.
(C) Catch and release only.
(ii) Open for whitefish only November 1 through January 31; whitefish gear rules apply.
(390) Whitechuck River (Snohomish County):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(c) It is permissible to retain Dolly Varden/Bull trout with a minimum length of 20 inches as part of the trout limit.
(391) Wildberry Lake (Mason County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.
(392) Wildcat Lake (Kitsap County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.
(393) Wilderness Lake (King County):
(a) Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.
(b) Landlocked salmon rules apply.
(394) Wilkeson Creek (Pierce County) (South Prairie Creek tributary) upstream of confluence with Gale Creek: Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(395) Woodard Creek (Thurston County):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(c) Trout: Minimum length 14 inches.
(396) Wood Lake (Mason County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.
(397) Woodland Creek (Thurston County):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(c) Trout: Minimum length 14 inches.
(398) Woods Creek, East Fork (Snohomish County) (Skykomish River tributary): Open the first Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31 upstream of Old Pipeline Road above Woods Creek Falls, including tributaries and beaver ponds.
(399) Wooten Lake (Mason County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.
(400) Wye Lake (Kitsap County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.
(401) Youngs Creek (Snohomish County) (Skykomish River tributary) (Elwell Creek tributary, Skykomish River tributary near town of Sultan): Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31 above Potson Road (299th Avenue S.E. Bridge) including all tributaries and beaver ponds.
AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending WSR 16-06-073, filed 2/26/16, effective 7/1/16)
WAC 220-310-200 Freshwater exceptions to statewide rules—Columbia.
The following exceptions to statewide rules apply to the Columbia River, including impoundments and all connecting sloughs, except Wells Ponds:
(1) General Columbia River rules:
(a) In the concurrent waters of the Columbia River between Washington and Oregon, the license of either state is valid when fishing from a vessel.
(i) Anglers must comply with the fishing regulations of the state in which they are fishing.
(ii) This subsection does not allow an angler licensed in Oregon to fish on the Washington shore, or in the sloughs or tributaries in Washington except as otherwise provided by department rule.
(iii) Anglers fishing the Columbia River are restricted to one limit, as defined by the laws of the state in which they are fishing, even if they are licensed by both states.
(b) It is unlawful to possess in the field salmon or steelhead mutilated so that size, species, or fin clip cannot be determined until the angler has reached their automobile or principal means of land transportation and completed his or her daily angling.
(c) Salmon and trout handling rules provided in WAC 220-56-118 apply to the Columbia River, except from February 15 through June 15 in the mainstem Columbia from the Rocky Point/Tongue Point line upstream to the Washington-Oregon border where WAC 220-56-118 applies only to anglers fishing from vessels less than 30 feet in length (as substantiated by Coast Guard documentation or Marine Board registration).
(d) From Buoy 10 to the Washington/Oregon border:
(i) From March 1 through May 15, the mainstem Columbia River is open for retention of adipose fin-clipped steelhead and shad only during days and in areas that are open for the retention of adipose fin-clipped spring Chinook salmon.
(ii) From August 1 through December 31, each angler aboard a vessel may deploy salmon/steelhead angling gear until the salmon/steelhead limit for all anglers aboard has been achieved.
(e) Open year-round unless otherwise provided.
(f) Barbless hooks are required for salmon and steelhead.
(g) Walleye and bass: No limit and no size restriction.
(h) Channel catfish: No limit.
(2) Rules by river section:
(a) From a true north-south line through Buoy 10, upstream to a line projected from Rocky Point on the Washington bank through Red Buoy 44 to the navigation light at Tongue Point on the Oregon bank:
(i) Fishing from the north jetty is permissible when Marine Area 1 or Buoy 10 areas are open for salmon, and the limit and minimum size restrictions follow the most liberal regulations if both areas are open. Only single point barbless hooks may be used for salmon and steelhead.
(ii) Release all trout, except anglers may retain hatchery steelhead.
(iii) Salmon and steelhead:
(A) Open June 16 through July 31:
(I) Closed to fishing for salmon and steelhead from Buoy 10 to the Megler-Astoria Bridge.
(II) Limit 6; no more than 2 adult salmon, or 2 hatchery steelhead, or one of each, may be retained.
(III) Release all salmon other than sockeye and hatchery Chinook.
(((IV) From July 7 through July 31, release adult Chinook and sockeye.))
(B) Open August 1 through September ((7)) 5:
(I) Limit 2 ((salmon, or 2)), of which only one Chinook and/or one hatchery steelhead((, or one of each)) may be retained.
(II) Release all salmon except Chinook and hatchery coho.
(III) Chinook minimum length 24 inches((; only one Chinook may be retained as part of the limit)).
(IV) On Sundays and Mondays, all Chinook must be adipose fin clipped to be retained.
(V) Coho minimum length 16 inches.
(C) Open September ((8)) 6 through September 30:
(I) Limit 2((; hatchery coho or)), of which only one hatchery steelhead ((or one of each)) may be retained.
(II) Release all salmon other than hatchery coho.
(III) Coho minimum length 16 inches.
(D) Open October 1 through December 31:
(I) Limit 6; no more than 2 adult salmon, or ((2)) one adult salmon and one hatchery steelhead((, or one of each)), may be retained.
(II) Release all salmon except Chinook and hatchery coho.
(E) Open January 1 through March 31:
(I) Limit 6; no more than 2 adult hatchery Chinook, or 2 hatchery steelhead, or one of each, may be retained.
(II) Release all salmon except hatchery Chinook.
(iv) Shad open May 16 through March 31.
(v) Forage fish and bottomfish: Marine Area 1 general rules apply; eulachon closed.
(b) From a line projected from Rocky Point on the Washington bank through Red Buoy 44 to the navigation light at Tongue Point on the Oregon bank, upstream to the I-5 Bridge:
(i) Trout:
(A) Open May 16 through March 31.
(B) Release all trout except hatchery cutthroat and hatchery steelhead (the limit is as provided under (b)(v) of this subsection).
(I) Anglers may retain up to 2 hatchery cutthroat.
(II) Hatchery cutthroat minimum length 12 inches.
(III) Barbless hooks are required for cutthroat trout.
(ii) Salmon and steelhead:
(A) Open May 16 through July 31:
(I) Release all salmon except hatchery Chinook and sockeye.
(II) Limit 6; no more than 2 adult salmon, or 2 hatchery steelhead, or one of each, may be retained.
(III) Release sockeye and adult Chinook May 16 through June 15 ((and July 7 through July 31)).
(B) Open August 1 through September 30:
(I) Upstream of Warrior Rock line: Limit 6; no more than 2 adult salmon, or ((2)) one adult salmon and one hatchery steelhead, ((or one of each,)) may be retained. Release all salmon except Chinook and hatchery coho.
(II) Downstream of Warrior Rock line: Limit 6; no more than 2 adult salmon, ((and only one)) or one adult ((Chinook)) salmon and one hatchery steelhead, may be retained. Only one may be an adult Chinook. Release wild Chinook from September ((8)) 10 through September 14, and release all Chinook from September 15 through September 30.
(C) For the purpose of this subsection, "Warrior Rock line" is defined as a line projected from the Warrior Rock Lighthouse, through Red Buoy 4, to the orange marker atop the dolphin on the Washington shore.
(D) Open October 1 through December 31:
(I) Limit 6; no more than 2 adult salmon, or ((2)) one adult salmon and one hatchery steelhead, ((or one of each,)) may be retained.
(II) Release all salmon except Chinook and hatchery coho.
(E) Open January 1 through March 31:
(I) Limit 6 fish; no more than 2 adult hatchery Chinook, or 2 hatchery steelhead, or one of each, may be retained.
(II) Release all salmon except hatchery Chinook.
(iii) Shad open May 16 through March 31.
(c) From the I-5 Bridge to Bonneville Dam:
(i) The following waters are closed:
(A) From the upstream line of Bonneville Dam to boundary markers 600 feet below the fish ladder at the powerhouse.
(B) January 1 through April 30 from a line between the upstream end of Sand Island (near Rooster Rock) on the Columbia River, to the boundary marker on the Oregon shore, downstream to a line between the lower end of Sand Island and the boundary marker on the Oregon shore.
(C) Closed to angling from a floating device or by any method except hand-casted gear from shore from Bonneville Dam downstream to a line from the Hamilton Island boat ramp to an Oregon boundary marker on the westernmost tip of Robins Island.
(ii) Camas Slough:
(A) It is permissible for an angler licensed in Oregon or Washington to fish from a floating device.
(B) In the waters of the Columbia River downstream from the mouth of the Washougal River, north of Lady Island, and downstream of the Highway 14 Bridge at the upstream end of Lady Island:
(I) From August 1 through December 31: It is permissible to fish with two poles so long as the angler possesses a valid two-pole endorsement.
(II) From August 1 through December 31: Each angler aboard a vessel may deploy salmon/steelhead angling gear until the salmon/steelhead limit for all anglers aboard has been achieved.
(III) Open for salmon when the adjacent mainstem Columbia or Washougal rivers are open for salmon.
(IV) The limit for salmon is the same as the most liberal regulation of either area, except anglers may only retain hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho; release all other salmon.
(iii) Release all trout except hatchery steelhead.
(iv) Salmon and steelhead:
(A) Open June 16 through July 31:
(I) Limit 6; no more than 2 adult salmon, or 2 hatchery steelhead, or one of each, may be retained.
(II) Release all salmon except hatchery Chinook and sockeye.
(((III) Release adult Chinook and sockeye July 7 through July 31.))
(B) Open August 1 through December 31:
(I) Limit 6; no more than 2 adult salmon ((or 2)), or one adult salmon and one hatchery steelhead, ((or one of each,)) may be retained((, except no more than 3 adults, of which no more than 2 may be hatchery coho or 2 hatchery steelhead, or one of each, may be retained upstream from a line projected from the lower end of the Steamboat Landing dock on the Washington shore through navigation Light #50 to the Oregon shore)).
(II) Release all salmon except Chinook and hatchery coho.
(III) Closed to fishing for salmon and steelhead November 1 through December 31 from Beacon Rock to Bonneville Dam.
(v) Steelhead: Open January 1 through March 31.
(vi) Shad: Open May 16 through March 31.
(d) From Bonneville Dam to The Dalles Dam:
(i) Closed waters:
(A) Within one quarter mile of the USFWS Spring Creek Hatchery Grounds, between posted markers located one quarter mile on either side of the fish ladder entrance.
(B) At The Dalles between the upstream line of The Dalles Dam to the upstream side of the Interstate 197 Bridge, except that bank fishing is permitted up to the downstream navigation lock wall on the Washington shore.
(ii) Release all trout, except anglers may retain hatchery steelhead.
(iii) Salmon and steelhead:
(A) When open from March 16 through June 15:
(I) Bank fishing only from Bonneville Dam to Tower Island powerlines (approximately 6 miles below The Dalles Dam).
(II) Only hand-cast lines may be used. It is unlawful to use a floating device to set lines for salmon and steelhead.
(B) Open June 16 through July 31:
(I) Limit 6; no more than 2 adult salmon, or 2 hatchery steelhead, or one of each, may be retained.
(II) Release all salmon except sockeye and hatchery Chinook.
(C) Open August 1 through December 31:
(I) August 1 through October 15: Anti-snagging rule applies and night closure in effect. When the anti-snagging rule is in effect, only fish hooked inside the mouth may be retained.
(II) Limit 6; no more than ((3)) 2 adults, of which no more than 2 ((may be coho or 2 hatchery steelhead, or one of each, may be retained)) adult salmon or 2 hatchery steelhead, or one of each, except September 1 through December 31 when no more than one hatchery steelhead may be retained.
(III) Release all salmon except Chinook and coho.
(IV) Release wild coho from Bonneville Dam to Hood River Bridge.
(iv) Steelhead: Open January 1 through March 31.
(e) From The Dalles Dam to McNary Dam:
(i) Closed waters:
(A) At John Day Dam between the upstream line of John Day Dam to markers approximately 3,000 feet downstream, except that bank fishing is permitted up to 400 feet below the fishway entrance on the Washington shore.
(B) At McNary Dam between the upstream line of McNary Dam downstream to a line across the river from the red and white marker on the Oregon shore on a line that intersects the downstream end of the wing-wall of the boat lock near the Washington shore.
(ii) Release all trout except hatchery steelhead.
(iii) Salmon and steelhead:
(A) When open from March 16 through June 15:
(I) Anglers may possess up to 4 hatchery adult Chinook salmon in fresh form.
(II) Anglers aboard a boat may only possess one daily limit of salmon in fresh form.
(B) Open June 16 through July 31:
(I) Limit 6; no more than 2 adult salmon, or 2 hatchery steelhead, or one of each, may be retained.
(II) Release all salmon except hatchery Chinook and sockeye.
(C) Open August 1 through December 31:
(I) August 1 through October 15: Anti-snagging rule applies and night closure in effect. When the anti-snagging rule is in effect, only fish hooked inside the mouth may be retained.
(II) Limit 6; no more than ((3)) 2 adults, of which no more than 2 may be ((coho)) adult salmon or 2 hatchery steelhead, or one of each, except September 1 through December 31 when no more than one hatchery steelhead may be retained.
(III) Release all salmon except Chinook and coho.
(iv) Steelhead: Open January 1 through March 31.
(f) From McNary Dam to Highway 395 Bridge at Pasco:
(i) The Snake River Confluence Protection Area includes waters of the Columbia River from the railroad bridge between Burbank and Kennewick, upstream approximately 2.1 miles to the first power line crossing the Columbia upstream of the navigation light on the point of Sacajawea State Park. For all species, limits, seasons, size restrictions and gear restrictions are the same as those in the adjacent portion of the Snake River.
(ii) Release all trout except hatchery steelhead.
(iii) Salmon and steelhead:
(A) When open from March 16 through June 15 from McNary Dam to the Washington/Oregon border:
(I) Anglers may possess up to 4 hatchery adult Chinook in fresh form.
(II) Anglers aboard a boat may only possess one daily limit of salmon in fresh form.
(B) Open June 16 through July 31:
(I) Limit 6; no more than 2 adult salmon, or 2 hatchery steelhead, or one of each, may be retained.
(II) Release all salmon except hatchery Chinook and sockeye.
(C) Open August 1 through December 31:
(I) Limit 6; no more than ((3 adults, of which no more than 2 may be coho)) 2 adult salmon or 2 hatchery steelhead((,)) or one of each, except November 1 through December 31 when no more than one hatchery steelhead may be retained.
(II) Release all salmon except Chinook and coho.
(iv) Steelhead: Open January 1 through March 31.
(g) From the Highway 395 Bridge at Pasco to the Interstate 182 Bridge:
(i) Closed waters: Within a 400 foot radius of the Columbia Irrigation District (CID) fish barrier at the mouth of the CID wasteway at Columbia Park.
(ii) For all open species except sturgeon: It is permissible to fish with two poles so long as the angler possesses a two-pole endorsement.
(iii) Trout:
(A) October 1 through October 31 release all trout, except 2 hatchery steelhead with both the adipose and a ventral fin clipped may be retained.
(B) November 1 through March 31 release all trout, except anglers may retain up to 2 hatchery steelhead.
(iv) Salmon:
(A) Open June 16 through August 15:
(I) Limit 3; no more than 1 adult hatchery Chinook salmon ((and no more than 2 sockeye)) may be retained.
(II) Release wild adult Chinook and sockeye salmon.
(B) Open August 16 through October 31: Limit 6; no more than 3 adult salmon may be retained. Once the adult salmon or steelhead limit is retained, anglers may not continue to fish for ((any)) either species the remainder of the day.
(h) From the Interstate 182 Bridge to the Old Hanford townsite wooden powerline towers, in Sec. 30, T13N, R28E:
(i) Closed waters:
(A) The area of the Columbia River between the markers located 100 feet upstream and 100 feet downstream of the Ringold Springs Hatchery Creek, and extending 100 feet towards the middle of the river.
(B) September 1 through November 30: West Branch Esquatzel Coulee Block 1 Irrigation Wasteway Lagoon in the Columbia River.
(ii) Ringold Area Bank Fishery waters, from WDFW markers 1/4 mile downstream from the Ringold wasteway outlet, to WDFW markers 1/2 mile upstream from Spring Creek:
(A) Fishing is allowed only from the bank and only on the hatchery side of the river.
(B) Release all trout, except anglers may retain up to 2 hatchery steelhead from April 1 through April 15.
(iii) For all open species except sturgeon: It is permissible to fish with two poles so long as the angler possesses a two-pole endorsement.
(iv) Trout:
(A) October 1 through October 31 release all trout, except 2 hatchery steelhead with both the adipose and a ventral fin clipped may be retained.
(B) November 1 through March 31 release all trout, except anglers may retain up to 2 hatchery steelhead.
(v) Salmon:
(A) Open June 16 through August 15:
(I) Limit ((8)) 4; no more than 2 adult hatchery Chinook ((and no more than 6 sockeye)) may be retained.
(II) Release wild adult Chinook and sockeye.
(B) Open August 16 through October 31: Limit 6; no more than 3 adult salmon may be retained. Once the adult salmon or steelhead daily limit has been retained, anglers may not continue to fish for ((any)) either species the remainder of the day.
(i) From the Old Hanford townsite wooden power line towers, in Sec. 30, T13N, R28E, to Vernita Bridge, (Highway 24):
(i) Open February 1 through October 22.
(ii) For all open species except sturgeon: It is permissible to fish with two poles so long as the angler possesses a two-pole endorsement.
(iii) Trout: Catch and release only.
(iv) Salmon:
(A) Open June 16 through August 15:
(I) Limit ((8)) 4; no more than 2 adult hatchery Chinook ((and no more than 6 sockeye)) may be retained.
(II) Release wild adult Chinook and sockeye.
(B) Open August 16 through October 22: Limit 6; no more than 3 adult salmon may be retained. ((Once the adult salmon daily limit is retained, anglers may not continue to fish for any species the remainder of the day.))
(j) From Vernita Bridge (Highway 24) to Priest Rapids Dam:
(i) Closed waters:
(A) At Priest Rapids Dam; waters between the upstream line of Priest Rapids Dam downstream to the boundary markers 650 feet below the fish ladders.
(B) At Jackson (Moran) Creek, or Priest Rapids Hatchery Outlet Creek; waters of the Priest Rapids Hatchery system to the outlet on the Columbia River, extending to midstream Columbia River between boundary markers located 100 feet upstream and 400 feet downstream of the mouth.
(ii) For all open species except sturgeon: It is permissible to fish with two poles so long as the angler possesses a two-pole endorsement.
(iii) Trout: Catch and release only.
(iv) Salmon:
(A) Open June 16 through August 15:
(I) Limit ((8)) 4; no more than 2 adult hatchery Chinook ((and no more than 6 sockeye)) may be retained.
(II) Release wild adult Chinook and sockeye.
(B) Open August 16 through October 22: Limit 6; no more than 3 adult salmon may be retained. ((Once the adult salmon daily limit is retained, anglers may not continue to fish for any species the remainder of the day.))
(k) From Priest Rapids Dam to Rock Island Dam:
(i) Closed waters:
(A) Wanapum Dam, between the upstream line of Wanapum Dam to the boundary markers 750 feet downstream of the east fish ladder and 500 feet downstream of the west fish ladder.
(B) Rock Island Dam, between the upstream line of Rock Island Dam to boundary markers 400 feet downstream of the fish ladders.
(ii) July 1 through August 31: Fishing two poles is permissible so long as the angler possesses a two-pole endorsement.
(iii) Release all trout.
(iv) Salmon:
(A) Open July 1 through August 31:
(I) Limit ((8)) 4; no more than 2 adult hatchery Chinook ((and no more than 6 sockeye)) may be retained.
(II) Release sockeye, coho and wild adult Chinook.
(B) Open September 1 through October 22: Open for Chinook only; limit 6 ((Chinook;)), no more than 3 adults ((Chinook salmon)) may be retained. Fishing two poles is permissible so long as the angler possesses a two-pole endorsement.
(l) From Rock Island Dam to Wells Dam:
(i) Closed waters:
(A) At Rocky Reach Dam between the upstream line of the dam to boundary markers 400 feet downstream of the fish ladders.
(B) At Wells Dam, between the upstream line of Wells Dam to boundary markers 400 feet downstream of the spawning channel discharge (on Chelan County side) and fish ladder (on Douglas County side).
(ii) July 1 through August 31: Fishing two poles is permissible so long as the angler possesses a two-pole endorsement.
(iii) ((Trout: Catch and release only.)) Release all trout.
(iv) Salmon open July 1 through October 15:
(A) Limit ((8)) 4; no more than 2 adult hatchery Chinook ((and no more than 6 sockeye)) may be retained.
(B) Release sockeye, coho and wild adult Chinook.
(m) From Wells Dam to Highway 173 Bridge at Brewster:
(i) July 16 through August 31: Fishing two poles is permissible so long as the angler possesses a two-pole endorsement.
(ii) Release all trout.
(iii) Salmon open July 16 through August 31:
(A) Limit ((8)) 4; no more than 2 adult hatchery Chinook ((and no more than 6 sockeye)) may be retained.
(B) Release sockeye, coho and wild adult Chinook.
(n) From Highway 173 Bridge at Brewster to Chief Joseph Dam:
(i) Closed waters:
(A) From the Okanogan County shore between Chief Joseph Dam and the Highway 17 Bridge.
(B) From the Douglas County shore from Chief Joseph Dam to the rock jetty at the upstream shoreline of Foster Creek.
(ii) July 1 through August 31: Fishing two poles is permissible so long as the angler possesses a two-pole endorsement.
(iii) It is unlawful to fish from a floating device downstream of Chief Joseph Dam from the boundary marker to the Corps of Engineers safety zone marker.
(iv) ((Trout: Catch and release only.)) Release all trout.
(v) Salmon: Open July 1 through October 15:
(A) Limit ((8)) 4; no more than 2 adult hatchery Chinook ((and no more than 6 sockeye)) may be retained.
(B) Release sockeye, coho and wild adult Chinook.
(o) Above Chief Joseph Dam: See Rufus Woods Lake in WAC 220-310-195.
(p) Above Grand Coulee Dam: See Lake Roosevelt in WAC 220-310-195.
AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending WSR 16-06-073, filed 2/26/16, effective 7/1/16)
WAC 220-55-220 Two-pole endorsement.
Anglers who possess a valid two-pole endorsement may fish with two lines in all lakes and ponds open to fishing, with the following exceptions:
Anglers who possess a valid two-pole endorsement may fish with two lines in the following river sections:
Anglers who possess a valid two-pole endorsement may fish for salmon with two lines in the following marine areas:
AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending WSR 15-13-081, filed 6/12/15, effective 7/13/15)
WAC 232-28-620 Coastal salmon—Saltwater seasons and daily limits.
(1) It is unlawful to take, fish for, or possess salmon taken by angling for personal use except from the following coastal areas, during the following seasons, in the quantities and the sizes provided for in WAC 220-56-180, and for the species designated in this section. An area is open when a daily limit is provided:
(2) Catch Record Card Area 1:
(a) May 1 through ((May 29)) June 30: Closed.
(b) ((May 30 through June 12)) July 1 through August 31:
(i) Daily limit of 2 salmon; no more than one may be a Chinook.
(ii) Release wild coho ((and wild Chinook.
(c) June 13 through September 30:
(i) Daily limit of 2 salmon; no more than one may be a Chinook salmon.
(ii) Release wild coho)).
(((d) October)) (c) September 1 through April 30: Closed.
(((e))) (d) Closed in the Columbia River Mouth Control Zone 1 during all open periods. See WAC 220-56-195.
(3) Catch Record Card Area 2:
(a) May 1 through ((May 29)) June 30: Closed.
(b) ((May 30 through June 12)) July 1 through August 21:
(i) Daily limit of ((2)) one salmon.
(ii) Release coho ((and wild Chinook)).
(((c) June 13 through September 30:
(i) Daily limit of 2 salmon; no more than one may be a Chinook salmon.
(ii) Release wild coho.
(d) October 1)) (iii) Beginning August 8, the Grays Harbor Control Zone is closed. Grays Harbor Control Zone – The area defined by a line drawn from the Westport Lighthouse (46°53.18'N latitude, 124°07.01'W longitude) to Buoy #2 (46°52.42'N latitude, 124°12.42'W longitude) to Buoy #3 (46°55.00'N latitude, 124°14.48'W longitude) to the Grays Harbor north jetty (46°55.36'N latitude, 124°10.51'W longitude).
(c) August 22 through April 30 - Closed.
(4) Willapa Bay (Catch Record Card Area 2-1):
(a) May 1 through ((May 29)) June 30: Closed.
(b) ((May 30)) July 1 through July ((15)) 31: Open concurrent with Area 2 when Area 2 is open for salmon angling. Area 2 rules apply.
(c) ((July 16)) August 1 through January 31:
(i) Daily limit of 6 salmon; no more than 4 may be adult salmon.
(ii) Release wild Chinook.
(iii) Anglers in possession of a valid two-pole endorsement may use up to two lines while fishing.
(iv) Waters north of a line from Toke Point channel marker 3 easterly through Willapa Harbor channel marker 13 (green) then, northeasterly to the power transmission pole located at 46°43.19'N, 123°50.83'W are closed August 1 through September 30.
(d) February 1 through April 30: Closed.
(5) Grays Harbor (Catch Record Card Area 2-2 east of the Buoy 13 line):
(a) May 1 through July 31: Closed.
(b) August 1 through September ((15)) 24:
(i) Daily limit of 2 salmon.
(ii) Release wild coho.
(iii) Waters south of a line running from the south end of the eastern jetty at Ocean Shores Marina to the fishing boundary marker on Sand Island (46°57.52'N, 124°03.36'W) to the Tripod Station on Brackenridge Bluff (46°59.12'N, 124°00.72'W) are closed.
(c) September ((16)) 25 through September 30: Closed.
(d) October 1 through November 30:
(i) Daily limit of ((3)) 1 salmon.
(ii) Release wild Chinook.
(iii) Waters west of a line running from the Tripod Station on Brackenridge Bluff (46°59.12'N, 124°00.72'W) through channel marker 27 (green) to the mouth of Johns River (Highway 105 Bridge) are closed.
(((d))) (e) December 1 through April 30: Closed.
(((e))) (f) Notwithstanding the provisions of this subsection, the Westport Boat Basin and Ocean Shores Boat Basin are open only August 16 through January 31:
(i) Daily limit of 6 salmon; no more than 4 may be adult salmon.
(ii) Release Chinook.
(iii) Night closure and anti-snagging rule in effect.
(6) Grays Harbor (Catch Record Card Area 2-2 west of the Buoy 13 line):
(a) ((August 10)) May 1 through ((May 29)) June 30: Closed.
(b) ((May 30)) July 1 through August ((9)) 7: Open concurrent with Area 2 when Area 2 is open for salmon angling. Area 2 rules apply.
(c) August 8 through April 30: Closed.
(7) Catch Record Card Area 3:
(a) May 1 through June ((13)) 30: Closed((, except May 15 through May 16, May 22 through May 23, and May 30 through June 12:
(i) Daily limit of 2 salmon.
(ii) Release coho and wild Chinook)).
(b) ((June 13 through September 30)) July 1 through August 21:
(i) Daily limit of 2 salmon.
(ii) Release ((wild)) coho.
(iii) In years ending in odd numbers, two additional pink salmon may be retained as part of the daily limit.
(c) ((October 1)) August 22 through April 30: Closed.
(((d) Notwithstanding the provisions of this subsection, waters north of 47°50'00"N latitude and south of 48°00'00"N latitude are also open September 30 through October 11:
(i) Daily limit of 2 salmon.
(ii) Release wild coho.))
(8) Catch Record Card Area 4:
(a) May 1 through June ((13)) 30: Closed((, except May 15 through May 16, May 22 through May 23, and May 30 through June 12:
(i) Daily limit of 2 salmon.
(ii) Release coho and wild Chinook.
(iii) Waters east of a true north-south line through Sail Rock are closed)).
(b) ((June 13 through September 30)) July 1 through August 21:
(i) Daily limit of 2 salmon.
(ii) Release ((wild)) coho ((salmon)).
(iii) In years ending in odd numbers, two additional pink salmon may be retained as part of the daily limit.
(iv) Waters east of a true north-south line through Sail Rock are closed through July 31.
(v) ((Release Chinook salmon caught)) Waters east of the Bonilla-Tatoosh line closed beginning August 1.
(vi) Release chum salmon beginning August 1.
(c) ((September)) August 22 through April 30: Closed.
(9) A violation of this section is an infraction, punishable under RCW 77.15.160, unless the person has harvested salmon. If the person has harvested salmon, the violation is punishable under RCW 77.15.380, Unlawful recreational fishing in the second degree—Penalty, unless the salmon are taken in the amounts or manner to constitute a violation of RCW 77.15.370, Unlawful recreational fishing in the first degree—Penalty.
AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending WSR 15-13-081, filed 6/12/15, effective 7/13/15)
WAC 220-55-230 Columbia River endorsement.
Anglers 15 years of age and older must purchase and have a valid Columbia River endorsement in their possession to fish for salmon or steelhead in the following waters:
(1) In the mainstem Columbia River from the Rocky Point/Tongue Point line to Chief Joseph Dam
(2) Deep River (Wahkiakum County)
(3) Grays River (Wahkiakum County) from the mouth to the mouth of the South Fork
(a) Grays River, West Fork
(b) Grays River, South Fork
(c) Grays River, East Fork
(4) Skamokawa River (Wahkiakum County)
(5) Elochoman River (Wahkiakum County)
(6) Mill Creek (Cowlitz County)
(7) Abernathy Creek (Cowlitz County), including all tributaries
(8) Germany Creek (Cowlitz County), including all tributaries
(9) Coal Creek (Cowlitz County) from the mouth to 400 feet below the falls
(10) Cowlitz River (Cowlitz County) from the mouth to the mouth of Ohanapecosh and Muddy forks
(a) Olequa Creek
(b) Lacamas Creek (Lewis County)
(c) Blue Creek
(d) Mill Creek (Lewis County)
(e) Mayfield Lake
(f) Tilton River from the mouth to West Fork
(g) Tilton River, East Fork
(h) Tilton River, North Fork
(i) Tilton River, South Fork
(j) Tilton River, West Fork
(k) Lake Scanewa (Cowlitz Falls Reservoir)
(l) Cispus River (Lewis County) mouth to North Fork
(m) Cowlitz River, Clear Fork and Muddy Fork
(11) Coweeman River (Cowlitz County)
(12) Toutle River (Cowlitz County) from the mouth to forks
(a) Toutle River, North Fork
(b) Toutle River, South Fork
(c) Green River (Cowlitz County) from the mouth to Miner's Creek
(13) Kalama River (Cowlitz County) from the mouth to Kalama Falls; Gobar Creek
(14) Lewis River (Clark/Cowlitz counties) from the mouth to Merwin Dam
(a) Lewis River, East Fork
(b) Cedar Creek (Clark County)
(15) Salmon Creek (Clark County) from the mouth to 182nd Ave. Bridge
(16) Camas Slough (Clark County) (waters outside the mouth of the Washougal River, north of Lady Island, and downstream of the Highway 14 Bridge at the upstream end of Lady Island)
(17) Washougal River (Clark County)
(a) Little Washougal
(b) Washougal River West, North Fork
(18) Hamilton Creek (Skamania County)
(19) Rock Creek (Skamania County) from the mouth to the falls at approximately river mile 1
(20) Wind River (Skamania County)
(21) Drano Lake (Skamania County) (Little White Salmon River downstream of the markers on point of land downstream and across from Little White Salmon National Fish Hatchery and upstream of Highway 14 Bridge)
(22) White Salmon River (Klickitat/Skamania counties) from the mouth to Big Brother Falls at river mile 16
(23) Klickitat River (Klickitat County)
(24) Walla Walla River (Walla Walla County) and tributaries
(25) Mill Creek (Walla Walla County)
(26) Touchet River (Columbia/Walla Walla counties) from the mouth to the confluence of North Fork and South Fork
(a) Touchet River, North Fork
(b) Touchet River, South Fork
(c) Touchet River, Wolf Fork
(27) Grande Ronde River (Asotin County)
(28) Snake River mainstem; Palouse River (Whitman County) (below the falls)
(29) Tucannon River (Columbia/Garfield counties)
(30) Yakima River (Benton/Yakima/Kittitas counties)
(a) From the mouth to ((400 feet below Prosser Dam)) the Mabton-Sunnyside Rd. (SR 241) Bridge
(b) ((From Highway 223 Bridge at Zillah to Sunnyside (Parker) Dam
(c))) From the Interstate 82 Bridge at Union Gap to Roza Dam
(31) Wenatchee River from the mouth to ((Lake Wenatchee)) Tumwater Dam
(32) Chelan River (Chelan County) from the mouth (railroad bridge) to Chelan PUD safety barrier below the powerhouse
(33) Icicle River (Chelan County) from the mouth to ((Leland Creek)) Icicle Irrigation Peshastin District footbridge
(34) Lake Wenatchee (Chelan County)
(35) Entiat River (Chelan County) from the mouth to Entiat Falls
(36) Methow River (Okanogan County) from the mouth to Foghorn Dam
(37) Okanogan River (Okanogan County)
(38) Lake Osoyoos (Okanogan County)
(39) Similkameen River (Okanogan County) mouth to Enloe Dam
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