Hoh River, South Fork Fishing Regulations
Jefferson County, Washington · 2026 size limits, bag limits, and seasons
Hoh River, South Fork is a river in Jefferson County, Washington. It has its own fishing regulations for 9 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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Hoh River, South Fork limits by species (2026)
| Species | Size limit | Daily bag | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Fish SpeciesInternal combustion motors prohibited. · Single Point Hook; Barbless; No Bait | – | – | Always open |
 Brook Trout | – | – | Jun 1 – Aug 31, Sep 16 – Apr 15 |
 Brown Trout | – | – | Jun 1 – Aug 31, Sep 16 – Apr 15 |
 Cutthroat Trout | – | – | Jun 1 – Aug 31, Sep 16 – Apr 15 |
| 14" min | – | Jun 1 – Aug 31, Sep 16 – Apr 15 | |
 Golden Trout | – | – | Jun 1 – Aug 31, Sep 16 – Apr 15 |
 Lake Trout | – | – | Jun 1 – Aug 31, Sep 16 – Apr 15 |
 Rainbow Trout | – | – | Jun 1 – Aug 31, Sep 16 – Apr 15 |
 Steelhead | – | – | Jun 1 – Aug 31, Sep 16 – Apr 15 |
| Whitefish | – | – | Dec 1 – Feb 28 |
| Wild Rainbow TroutWild fish only | – | Catch & release only | Jun 1 – Aug 31, Sep 16 – Apr 15 |
– means no limit is listed for this water. Rules not shown here follow Washington's statewide regulations.
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Hoh River, South Fork fishing: common questions
What fish have special regulations on Hoh River, South Fork?
9 species have rules specific to Hoh River, South Fork: Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Golden Trout, Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout, Steelhead, and Whitefish, and 1 more.
What is the brook trout limit on Hoh River, South Fork?
No size limit is listed for Brook Trout on Hoh River, South Fork. Season: Jun 1 – Aug 31, Sep 16 – Apr 15.
What is the brown trout limit on Hoh River, South Fork?
No size limit is listed for Brown Trout on Hoh River, South Fork. Season: Jun 1 – Aug 31, Sep 16 – Apr 15.
What is the cutthroat trout limit on Hoh River, South Fork?
No size limit is listed for Cutthroat Trout on Hoh River, South Fork. Season: Jun 1 – Aug 31, Sep 16 – Apr 15. Limits change during the year.
Is Hoh River, South Fork catch and release?
Some rules on Hoh River, South Fork are catch and release only, covering Wild Rainbow Trout. Check the table for the section and dates that apply.
Do Washington statewide fishing rules apply on Hoh River, South Fork?
Where Hoh River, South Fork 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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