Chewuch River Fishing Regulations

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

Chewuch River is a river in Okanogan County, Washington. It has its own fishing regulations for 1 species, including Whitefish, set separately for 2 sections of the river. These rules replace Washington's statewide limits on this water.

1 species with limits2 sections with their own rules

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Chewuch River limits by species (2026)

From mouth to Eightmile Creek

Species	Size limit	Daily bag	Season
All Fish SpeciesArtificial Only; Barbless; Single Point Hook; No Bait	–	–	Year-round
All Game Fish	–	Catch & release only	May 23 – Aug 15 · Sat. before Memorial Day-Aug. 15
WhitefishWhitefish gear rules · Open for whitefish only	–	–	Dec 1 – Dec 31, Jan 1 – Feb 28

From Eightmile Creek to Pasayten wilderness boundary falls (river mile 34.6)

Species	Size limit	Daily bag	Season
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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Chewuch River fishing: common questions

What fish have special regulations on Chewuch River?

1 species has rules specific to Chewuch River: Whitefish.

What is the whitefish limit on Chewuch River?

No size limit is listed for Whitefish on Chewuch River (from mouth to Eightmile Creek). Season: Dec 1 – Dec 31, Jan 1 – Feb 28. Rules differ across 2 sections of the river.

Is Chewuch River catch and release?

Some rules on Chewuch River are catch and release only, covering All Game Fish. Check the table for the section and dates that apply.

Do Washington statewide fishing rules apply on Chewuch River?

Where Chewuch River 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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