Elochoman River Fishing Regulations
Wahkiakum County, Washington · 2026 size limits, bag limits, and seasons
Elochoman River is a river in Wahkiakum County, Washington. It has its own fishing regulations for 11 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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Elochoman River limits by species (2026)
From mouth to Foster (Risk) Rd. Bridge
| Species | Size limit | Daily bag | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Fish SpeciesAnti-snagging rule applies · Closed at night · Stationary gear restriction | – | – | Aug 1 – Oct 31 |
 Brook Trout | 14" min | 2 | May 23 – Mar 15 · Sat. before Memorial Day-Mar. 15 |
 Brown Trout | 14" min | 2 | May 23 – Mar 15 · Sat. before Memorial Day-Mar. 15 |
 Cutthroat Trout | 14" min | 2 | May 23 – Mar 15 · Sat. before Memorial Day-Mar. 15 |
 Golden Trout | 14" min | 2 | May 23 – Mar 15 · Sat. before Memorial Day-Mar. 15 |
| Hatchery Chinook SalmonHatchery fish only · Adult daily bag: 2 · Adipose and/or ventral fin clip with a healed scar | 12" min | 6 | May 23 – Mar 15, Apr 16 – May 22 · Sat. before Memorial Day-Mar. 15 |
| Hatchery Coho SalmonHatchery fish only · Adult daily bag: 2 | 12" min | 6 | May 23 – Mar 15 · Sat. before Memorial Day-Mar. 15 |
| Hatchery SteelheadHatchery fish only | 12" min | 6 | Apr 16 – May 22 · Apr. 16-Fri. before Memorial Day |
| Hatchery fish only | 20" min | 3 | May 23 – Mar 15 · Sat. before Memorial Day-Mar. 15 |
 Lake Trout | 14" min | 2 | May 23 – Mar 15 · Sat. before Memorial Day-Mar. 15 |
 Rainbow Trout | 14" min | 2 | May 23 – Mar 15 · Sat. before Memorial Day-Mar. 15 |
 Steelhead | 14" min | 2 | May 23 – Mar 15 · Sat. before Memorial Day-Mar. 15 |
| Wild Chinook SalmonWild fish only | – | Catch & release only | Apr 16 – May 22 · Apr. 16-Fri. before Memorial Day |
From Foster (Risk) Rd. Bridge upstream to 200' above the temporary weir
| Species | Size limit | Daily bag | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Fish SpeciesClosed when the temporary weir is installed in the river. · Anti-snagging rule applies · Closed at night · Stationary gear restriction | – | – | Year-round, Aug 1 – Oct 31 · Closed |
– means no limit is listed for this water. Rules not shown here follow Washington's statewide regulations.
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Elochoman River fishing: common questions
What fish have special regulations on Elochoman River?
11 species have rules specific to Elochoman River: Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Golden Trout, Hatchery Chinook Salmon, Hatchery Coho Salmon, Hatchery Steelhead, and Lake Trout, and 3 more.
What is the brook trout limit on Elochoman River?
Brook Trout must be at least 14" to keep on Elochoman River (from mouth to Foster (Risk) Rd. Bridge), and the daily bag limit is 2. Season: May 23 – Mar 15 · Sat. before Memorial Day-Mar. 15.
What is the brown trout limit on Elochoman River?
Brown Trout must be at least 14" to keep on Elochoman River (from mouth to Foster (Risk) Rd. Bridge), and the daily bag limit is 2. Season: May 23 – Mar 15 · Sat. before Memorial Day-Mar. 15.
What is the cutthroat trout limit on Elochoman River?
Cutthroat Trout must be at least 14" to keep on Elochoman River (from mouth to Foster (Risk) Rd. Bridge), and the daily bag limit is 2. Season: May 23 – Mar 15 · Sat. before Memorial Day-Mar. 15.
Is Elochoman River catch and release?
Some rules on Elochoman River are catch and release only, covering Wild Chinook Salmon. Check the table for the section and dates that apply.
Do Washington statewide fishing rules apply on Elochoman River?
Where Elochoman 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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