Kennedy Creek Fishing Regulations
Mason County, Washington · 2026 size limits, bag limits, and seasons
Kennedy Creek is a creek in Mason 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 creek. These rules replace Washington's statewide limits on this water.
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Kennedy Creek limits by species (2026)
From Hwy. 101 Bridge upstream
| Species | Size limit | Daily bag | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Fish SpeciesSelective gear rules apply. | – | – | May 23 – Sep 30 |
 Brook Trout | – | – | May 23 – Sep 30 |
 Brown Trout | – | – | May 23 – Sep 30 |
 Cutthroat Trout | – | – | May 23 – Sep 30 |
| – | Catch & release only | May 23 – Sep 30 | |
 Golden Trout | – | – | May 23 – Sep 30 |
 Lake Trout | – | – | May 23 – Sep 30 |
 Rainbow Trout | – | – | May 23 – Sep 30 |
 Steelhead | – | – | May 23 – Sep 30 |
| Wild Rainbow TroutWild fish only | – | Catch & release only | May 23 – Sep 30 |
From mouth (500 yards east of the northbound Hwy. 101 Bridge) to northbound Hwy. 101 Bridge
| Species | Size limit | Daily bag | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brook Trout | – | – | May 23 – Sep 30 |
| Brown Trout | – | – | May 23 – Sep 30 |
| Cutthroat Trout | – | Catch & release only | May 23 – Sep 30 |
| – | – | May 23 – Sep 30 | |
| Golden Trout | – | – | May 23 – Sep 30 |
| Lake Trout | – | – | May 23 – Sep 30 |
| Rainbow Trout | – | – | May 23 – Sep 30 |
| Steelhead | – | – | May 23 – Sep 30 |
| Wild Rainbow TroutWild fish only | – | Catch & release only | May 23 – Sep 30 |
– means no limit is listed for this water. Rules not shown here follow Washington's statewide regulations.
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Kennedy Creek fishing: common questions
What fish have special regulations on Kennedy Creek?
8 species have rules specific to Kennedy Creek: Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Golden Trout, Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout, Steelhead, and Wild Rainbow Trout.
What is the brook trout limit on Kennedy Creek?
No size limit is listed for Brook Trout on Kennedy Creek (from Hwy. 101 Bridge upstream). Season: May 23 – Sep 30. Rules differ across 2 sections of the creek.
What is the brown trout limit on Kennedy Creek?
No size limit is listed for Brown Trout on Kennedy Creek (from Hwy. 101 Bridge upstream). Season: May 23 – Sep 30. Rules differ across 2 sections of the creek.
What is the cutthroat trout limit on Kennedy Creek?
No size limit is listed for Cutthroat Trout on Kennedy Creek (from Hwy. 101 Bridge upstream). Season: May 23 – Sep 30. Limits change during the year. Rules differ across 2 sections of the creek.
Is Kennedy Creek catch and release?
Some rules on Kennedy Creek 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 Kennedy Creek?
Where Kennedy 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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