Ahtanum Creek, North Fork Fishing Regulations

Yakima County, Washington · 2026 size limits, bag limits, and seasons

Ahtanum Creek, North Fork is a river in Yakima County, Washington. It has its own fishing regulations, set separately for 3 sections of the river. These rules replace Washington's statewide limits on this water.

2 species with limits3 sections with their own rules

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Ahtanum Creek, North Fork limits by species (2026)

From mouth to Grey Rock Trailhead Bridge crossing

Species	Size limit	Daily bag	Season
All Fish SpeciesArtificial Only; Barbless; Single Point Hook; No Bait	–	–	Year-round
All Game Fish	–	–	May 23 – Oct 31 · Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31

From Shellneck Creek upstream

Species	Size limit	Daily bag	Season
All Fish SpeciesArtificial Only; Barbless; Single Point Hook; No Bait	–	–	Year-round
All Game Fish	–	–	May 23 – Oct 31 · Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31

From Grey Rock Trailhead Bridge crossing to Shellneck Creek (about 1.7 miles)

Species	Size limit	Daily bag	Season
All Fish Species	–	–	Year-round · Closed

– means no limit is listed for this water. Rules not shown here follow Washington's statewide regulations.

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Ahtanum Creek, North Fork fishing: common questions

Do Washington statewide fishing rules apply on Ahtanum Creek, North Fork?

Where Ahtanum Creek, North Fork has its own rule for a species, that rule replaces the statewide limit. For species not listed on this page, Washington's statewide regulations apply. Regulations are set by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife; confirm with the official 2026 regulations before keeping a fish.

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