Coweeman River Fishing Regulations
Cowlitz County, Washington · 2026 size limits, bag limits, and seasons
Coweeman River is a river in Cowlitz County, Washington. It has its own fishing regulations for 10 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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Coweeman River limits by species (2026)
| Species | Size limit | Daily bag | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
 Brook Trout | 14" min | 2 | May 23 – Aug 31, Nov 1 – Mar 15 · Sat. before Memorial Day-Aug. 31 |
 Brown Trout | 14" min | 2 | May 23 – Aug 31, Nov 1 – Mar 15 · Sat. before Memorial Day-Aug. 31 |
 Cutthroat Trout | 14" min | 2 | May 23 – Aug 31, Nov 1 – Mar 15 · Sat. before Memorial Day-Aug. 31 |
 Golden Trout | 14" min | 2 | May 23 – Aug 31, Nov 1 – Mar 15 · Sat. before Memorial Day-Aug. 31 |
| Hatchery Chinook SalmonHatchery fish only · Adult daily bag: 2 | 12" min | 6 | Nov 1 – Dec 31 |
| Hatchery Coho SalmonHatchery fish only · Adult daily bag: 2 | 12" min | 6 | Nov 1 – Dec 31 |
| Hatchery SteelheadHatchery fish only | 20" min | 3 | May 23 – Aug 31, Nov 1 – Mar 15 · Sat. before Memorial Day-Aug. 31 |
 Lake Trout | 14" min | 2 | May 23 – Aug 31, Nov 1 – Mar 15 · Sat. before Memorial Day-Aug. 31 |
 Rainbow Trout | 14" min | 2 | May 23 – Aug 31, Nov 1 – Mar 15 · Sat. before Memorial Day-Aug. 31 |
 Steelhead | 14" min | 2 | May 23 – Aug 31, Nov 1 – Mar 15 · Sat. before Memorial Day-Aug. 31 |
– means no limit is listed for this water. Rules not shown here follow Washington's statewide regulations.
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Coweeman River fishing: common questions
What fish have special regulations on Coweeman River?
10 species have rules specific to Coweeman River: Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Golden Trout, Hatchery Chinook Salmon, Hatchery Coho Salmon, Hatchery Steelhead, and Lake Trout, and 2 more.
What is the brook trout limit on Coweeman River?
Brook Trout must be at least 14" to keep on Coweeman River, and the daily bag limit is 2. Season: May 23 – Aug 31, Nov 1 – Mar 15 · Sat. before Memorial Day-Aug. 31.
What is the brown trout limit on Coweeman River?
Brown Trout must be at least 14" to keep on Coweeman River, and the daily bag limit is 2. Season: May 23 – Aug 31, Nov 1 – Mar 15 · Sat. before Memorial Day-Aug. 31.
What is the cutthroat trout limit on Coweeman River?
Cutthroat Trout must be at least 14" to keep on Coweeman River, and the daily bag limit is 2. Season: May 23 – Aug 31, Nov 1 – Mar 15 · Sat. before Memorial Day-Aug. 31.
Do Washington statewide fishing rules apply on Coweeman River?
Where Coweeman 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.
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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