Gray Wolf River Fishing Regulations
Clallam County, Washington · 2026 size limits, bag limits, and seasons
Gray Wolf River is a river in Clallam County, Washington. It has its own fishing regulations for 8 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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Gray Wolf River limits by species (2026)
From bridge at river mile 1 upstream
| 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 |
From mouth to bridge at river mile 1
| Species | Size limit | Daily bag | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Fish Species | – | – | Year-round · Closed |
– means no limit is listed for this water. Rules not shown here follow Washington's statewide regulations.
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Gray Wolf River fishing: common questions
What fish have special regulations on Gray Wolf River?
8 species have rules specific to Gray Wolf River: Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Golden Trout, Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout, Steelhead, and Wild Rainbow Trout.
What is the brook trout limit on Gray Wolf River?
No size limit is listed for Brook Trout on Gray Wolf River (from bridge at river mile 1 upstream). Season: May 23 – Oct 31.
What is the brown trout limit on Gray Wolf River?
No size limit is listed for Brown Trout on Gray Wolf River (from bridge at river mile 1 upstream). Season: May 23 – Oct 31.
What is the cutthroat trout limit on Gray Wolf River?
No size limit is listed for Cutthroat Trout on Gray Wolf River (from bridge at river mile 1 upstream). Season: May 23 – Oct 31. Limits change during the year.
Is Gray Wolf River catch and release?
Some rules on Gray Wolf River 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 Gray Wolf River?
Where Gray Wolf 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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