Little Scandia Creek Fishing Regulations

Kitsap County, Washington · 2026 size limits, bag limits, and seasons

Little Scandia Creek is a creek in Kitsap County, Washington. It has its own fishing regulations for 15 species, including Atlantic Salmon, Brook Trout, Brown Trout, and Chinook Salmon. These rules replace Washington's statewide limits on this water.

15 species with limits

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Fish with special rules on Little Scandia Creek

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Atlantic Salmon

12" min · 6/day

Brook Trout

See rules below

Brown Trout

See rules below

Chinook Salmon

12" min · 6/day

Coho Salmon

12" min · 6/day

Cutthroat Trout

Catch & release only

Golden Trout

See rules below

Lake Trout

See rules below

Little Scandia Creek limits by species (2026)

Species	Size limit	Daily bag	Season
All Fish SpeciesSelective gear rules. · Anti-snagging rule. Night closure.	–	–	Year-round
All Game Fish	–	–	Year-round · Closed
Atlantic SalmonUp to 4 adults including no more than 2 Chinook or 2 coho or 1 of each may be retained. Release wild coho.	12" min	6	Sep 1 – Dec 31
Brook TroutStatewide min. size/daily limit. Except: release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.	–	–	May 23 – Oct 31 · Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
Brown TroutStatewide min. size/daily limit. Except: release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.	–	–	May 23 – Oct 31 · Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
Chinook SalmonUp to 4 adults including no more than 2 Chinook or 2 coho or 1 of each may be retained. Release wild coho.	12" min	6	Sep 1 – Dec 31
Coho SalmonUp to 4 adults including no more than 2 Chinook or 2 coho or 1 of each may be retained. Release wild coho.	12" min	6	Sep 1 – Dec 31
Cutthroat Trout	–	Catch & release only	May 23 – Oct 31 · Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.	–	–	May 23 – Oct 31 · Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
Golden TroutStatewide min. size/daily limit. Except: release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.	–	–	May 23 – Oct 31 · Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
Lake TroutStatewide min. size/daily limit. Except: release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.	–	–	May 23 – Oct 31 · Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
Other Game FishStatewide min. size/daily limit.	–	–	May 23 – Oct 31 · Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
Pink SalmonUp to 4 adults including no more than 2 Chinook or 2 coho or 1 of each may be retained. Release wild coho.	12" min	6	Sep 1 – Dec 31
Rainbow TroutStatewide min. size/daily limit. Except: release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.	–	–	May 23 – Oct 31 · Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
Sockeye SalmonUp to 4 adults including no more than 2 Chinook or 2 coho or 1 of each may be retained. Release wild coho.	12" min	6	Sep 1 – Dec 31
SteelheadStatewide min. size/daily limit. Except: release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.	–	–	May 23 – Oct 31 · Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
Wild Coho SalmonWild fish only	–	Catch & release only	Sep 1 – Dec 31
Wild Rainbow TroutWild fish only	–	Catch & release only	May 23 – Oct 31 · Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31

– means no limit is listed for this water. Rules not shown here follow Washington's statewide regulations.

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Little Scandia Creek fishing: common questions

What fish have special regulations on Little Scandia Creek?

15 species have rules specific to Little Scandia Creek: Atlantic Salmon, Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Cutthroat Trout, Golden Trout, and Lake Trout, and 7 more.

What is the atlantic salmon limit on Little Scandia Creek?

Atlantic Salmon must be at least 12" to keep on Little Scandia Creek, and the daily bag limit is 6. Season: Sep 1 – Dec 31.

What is the brook trout limit on Little Scandia Creek?

No size limit is listed for Brook Trout on Little Scandia Creek. Season: May 23 – Oct 31 · Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31.

What is the brown trout limit on Little Scandia Creek?

No size limit is listed for Brown Trout on Little Scandia Creek. Season: May 23 – Oct 31 · Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31.

Is Little Scandia Creek catch and release?

Some rules on Little Scandia Creek are catch and release only, covering Cutthroat Trout, Wild Coho Salmon, and Wild Rainbow Trout. Check the table for the section and dates that apply.

Do Washington statewide fishing rules apply on Little Scandia Creek?

Where Little Scandia 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.

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