Clear Creek Fishing Regulations
Kitsap County, Washington · 2026 size limits, bag limits, and seasons
Clear Creek is a creek in Kitsap County, Washington. It has its own fishing regulations for 8 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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Clear Creek limits by species (2026)
| Species | Size limit | Daily bag | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
 Brook Trout | – | – | May 23 – Oct 31 |
 Brown Trout | – | – | May 23 – Oct 31 |
 Cutthroat Trout | – | – | May 23 – Oct 31 |
| – | Catch & release only | May 23 – Oct 31 | |
 Golden Trout | – | – | May 23 – Oct 31 |
 Lake Trout | – | – | May 23 – Oct 31 |
 Rainbow Trout | – | – | May 23 – Oct 31 |
 Steelhead | – | – | May 23 – Oct 31 |
| Wild Rainbow Trout | – | Catch & release only | May 23 – Oct 31 |
– means no limit is listed for this water. Rules not shown here follow Washington's statewide regulations.
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Clear Creek fishing: common questions
What fish have special regulations on Clear Creek?
8 species have rules specific to Clear Creek: Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Golden Trout, Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout, Steelhead, and Wild Rainbow Trout.
What is the brook trout limit on Clear Creek?
No size limit is listed for Brook Trout on Clear Creek. Season: May 23 – Oct 31.
What is the brown trout limit on Clear Creek?
No size limit is listed for Brown Trout on Clear Creek. Season: May 23 – Oct 31.
What is the cutthroat trout limit on Clear Creek?
No size limit is listed for Cutthroat Trout on Clear Creek. Season: May 23 – Oct 31. Limits change during the year.
Is Clear Creek catch and release?
Some rules on Clear Creek are catch and release only, covering Cutthroat Trout and Wild Rainbow Trout. Check the table for the section and dates that apply.
Do Washington statewide fishing rules apply on Clear Creek?
Where Clear 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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