Germany Creek Fishing Regulations
Cowlitz County, Washington · 2026 size limits, bag limits, and seasons
Germany Creek is a creek in Cowlitz County, Washington. It has its own fishing regulations for 14 species, including Atlantic Salmon, Brook Trout, Brown Trout, and Chinook Salmon. These rules replace Washington's statewide limits on this water.
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Germany Creek limits by species (2026)
| Species | Size limit | Daily bag | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Fish SpeciesBarbed hooks allowed · Selective Gear | – | – | Year-round |
 Atlantic SalmonRelease all salmon other than hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho. · Adult salmon daily limit: 2 | 12" min | 6 | Nov 1 – Dec 31 |
 Brook Trout | 14" min | 2 | Nov 1 – Mar 15, May 23 – Aug 31 |
 Brown Trout | 14" min | 2 | May 23 – Aug 31, Nov 1 – Mar 15 |
 Chinook SalmonRelease all salmon other than hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho. · Adult salmon daily limit: 2 | 12" min | 6 | Nov 1 – Dec 31 |
 Coho SalmonRelease all salmon other than hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho. · Adult salmon daily limit: 2 | 12" min | 6 | Nov 1 – Dec 31 |
 Cutthroat Trout | 14" min | 2 | Nov 1 – Mar 15, May 23 – Aug 31 |
 Golden Trout | 14" min | 2 | May 23 – Aug 31, Nov 1 – Mar 15 |
| Hatchery SteelheadHatchery fish only | 20" min | 3 | Nov 1 – Mar 15, May 23 – Aug 31 |
 Lake Trout | 14" min | 2 | Nov 1 – Mar 15, May 23 – Aug 31 |
| Other Game Fish | – | – | Nov 1 – Mar 15, May 23 – Aug 31 |
 Pink SalmonRelease all salmon other than hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho. · Adult salmon daily limit: 2 | 12" min | 6 | Nov 1 – Dec 31 |
 Rainbow Trout | 14" min | 2 | Nov 1 – Mar 15, May 23 – Aug 31 |
 Sockeye SalmonRelease all salmon other than hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho. · Adult salmon daily limit: 2 | 12" min | 6 | Nov 1 – Dec 31 |
 Steelhead | 14" min | 2 | Nov 1 – Mar 15, 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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Germany Creek fishing: common questions
What fish have special regulations on Germany Creek?
14 species have rules specific to Germany Creek: Atlantic Salmon, Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Cutthroat Trout, Golden Trout, and Hatchery Steelhead, and 6 more.
What is the atlantic salmon limit on Germany Creek?
Atlantic Salmon must be at least 12" to keep on Germany Creek, and the daily bag limit is 6. Season: Nov 1 – Dec 31.
What is the brook trout limit on Germany Creek?
Brook Trout must be at least 14" to keep on Germany Creek, and the daily bag limit is 2. Season: Nov 1 – Mar 15, May 23 – Aug 31.
What is the brown trout limit on Germany Creek?
Brown Trout must be at least 14" to keep on Germany Creek, and the daily bag limit is 2. Season: May 23 – Aug 31, Nov 1 – Mar 15.
Do Washington statewide fishing rules apply on Germany Creek?
Where Germany 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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