
Canyon Creek Fishing Regulations
Clark/Skamania counties, Washington · 2026 size limits, bag limits, and seasons
Canyon Creek is a creek in Clark/Skamania counties, Washington. It has its own fishing regulations for 9 species, including Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, and Golden Trout. These rules replace Washington's statewide limits on this water.
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Canyon Creek limits by species (2026)
| Species | Size limit | Daily bag | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8" min | 5 | May 23 – Oct 31 · Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31 | |
| 8" min | 5 | May 23 – Oct 31 · Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31 | |
| 8" min | 5 | May 23 – Oct 31 · Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31 | |
| 8" min | 5 | May 23 – Oct 31 · Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31 | |
| 8" min | 5 | May 23 – Oct 31 · Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31 | |
| Other Game Fish | – | – | May 23 – Oct 31 · Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31 |
| 8" min | 5 | May 23 – Oct 31 · Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31 | |
| 8" min | 5 | May 23 – Oct 31 · Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31 | |
| WhitefishWhitefish gear rules · Open for whitefish only | – | – | Dec 1 – Dec 31, Jan 1 – Feb 28 |
– means no limit is listed for this water. Rules not shown here follow Washington's statewide regulations.
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Canyon Creek fishing: common questions
What fish have special regulations on Canyon Creek?
9 species have rules specific to Canyon Creek: Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Golden Trout, Lake Trout, Other Game Fish, Rainbow Trout, and Steelhead, and 1 more.
What is the brook trout limit on Canyon Creek?
Brook Trout must be at least 8" to keep on Canyon Creek, and the daily bag limit is 5. Season: May 23 – Oct 31 · Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31.
What is the brown trout limit on Canyon Creek?
Brown Trout must be at least 8" to keep on Canyon Creek, and the daily bag limit is 5. Season: May 23 – Oct 31 · Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31.
What is the cutthroat trout limit on Canyon Creek?
Cutthroat Trout must be at least 8" to keep on Canyon Creek, and the daily bag limit is 5. Season: May 23 – Oct 31 · Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31.
Do Washington statewide fishing rules apply on Canyon Creek?
Where Canyon Creek 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.
Other Washington waters with special regulations
- Yakima River · Benton
- Columbia River
- Wind River · Skamania
- Drano Lake · Skamania
- Naselle River · Pacific
- Roosevelt Lake · Ferry/Grant/Lincoln/Okanogan/Stevens
- Cowlitz River · Cowlitz/Lewis
- Green River · Duwamish
- Grays River · Wahkiakum
- Nisqually River · Pierce/Thurston
- Nooksack River · Whatcom
- Humptulips River · Grays Harbor
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