Duckabush River Fishing Regulations
Jefferson County, Washington · 2026 size limits, bag limits, and seasons
Duckabush River is a river in Jefferson County, Washington. It has its own fishing regulations for 14 species, including Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, and Golden Trout, set separately for 2 sections of the river. These rules replace Washington's statewide limits on this water.
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Duckabush River limits by species (2026)
From mouth to BPA #1 overhead distribution line
| Species | Size limit | Daily bag | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
 Atlantic Salmon | – | Catch & release only | Nov 1 – Dec 15 |
 Brook Trout | – | – | May 23 – Aug 31 |
 Brown Trout | – | – | May 23 – Aug 31 |
 Chinook Salmon | – | Catch & release only | Nov 1 – Dec 15 |
 Chum Salmon | 12" min | 2 | Nov 1 – Dec 15 |
 Coho Salmon | – | Catch & release only | Nov 1 – Dec 15 |
 Cutthroat Trout | – | – | May 23 – Aug 31 |
| – | Catch & release only | May 23 – Aug 31 | |
 Golden Trout | – | – | May 23 – Aug 31 |
 Lake Trout | – | – | May 23 – Aug 31 |
 Pink Salmon | – | Catch & release only | Nov 1 – Dec 15 |
 Rainbow Trout | – | – | May 23 – Aug 31 |
 Sockeye Salmon | – | Catch & release only | Nov 1 – Dec 15 |
 Steelhead | – | – | May 23 – Aug 31 |
| Wild Rainbow Trout | – | Catch & release only | May 23 – Aug 31 |
From BPA #1 overhead distribution line to the Olympic National Park boundary
| Species | Size limit | Daily bag | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brook Trout | – | – | May 23 – Aug 31 |
| Brown Trout | – | – | May 23 – Aug 31 |
| Cutthroat Trout | – | Catch & release only | May 23 – Aug 31 |
| – | – | May 23 – Aug 31 | |
| Golden Trout | – | – | May 23 – Aug 31 |
| Lake Trout | – | – | May 23 – Aug 31 |
| Rainbow Trout | – | – | May 23 – Aug 31 |
| Steelhead | – | – | May 23 – Aug 31 |
| Wild Rainbow Trout | – | Catch & release only | May 23 – Aug 31 |
– means no limit is listed for this water. Rules not shown here follow Washington's statewide regulations.
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Duckabush River fishing: common questions
What fish have special regulations on Duckabush River?
14 species have rules specific to Duckabush River: Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Golden Trout, Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout, Steelhead, and Wild Rainbow Trout, and 6 more.
What is the brook trout limit on Duckabush River?
No size limit is listed for Brook Trout on Duckabush River (from mouth to BPA #1 overhead distribution line). Season: May 23 – Aug 31. Rules differ across 2 sections of the river.
What is the brown trout limit on Duckabush River?
No size limit is listed for Brown Trout on Duckabush River (from mouth to BPA #1 overhead distribution line). Season: May 23 – Aug 31. Rules differ across 2 sections of the river.
What is the cutthroat trout limit on Duckabush River?
No size limit is listed for Cutthroat Trout on Duckabush River (from mouth to BPA #1 overhead distribution line). Season: May 23 – Aug 31. Limits change during the year. Rules differ across 2 sections of the river.
Is Duckabush River catch and release?
Some rules on Duckabush River are catch and release only, covering Atlantic Salmon, Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Cutthroat Trout, and Pink Salmon and others. Check the table for the section and dates that apply.
Do Washington statewide fishing rules apply on Duckabush River?
Where Duckabush 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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