Fishing in Washington

Matheny Creek Fishing Regulations

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

Matheny Creek is a creek 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.

9 species with limits
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Map of Matheny Creek

Aerial map of Matheny Creek, Jefferson County, Washington
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Fish with special rules on Matheny Creek

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Brook Trout illustration

Brook Trout

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Brown Trout illustration

Brown Trout

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Cutthroat Trout illustration

Cutthroat Trout

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Golden Trout illustration

Golden Trout

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Lake Trout illustration

Lake Trout

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Rainbow Trout illustration

Rainbow Trout

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Steelhead illustration

Steelhead

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Matheny Creek limits by species (2026)

SpeciesSize limitDaily bagSeason
All Fish SpeciesNo Bait; Barbless; Single Point Hook––Year-round
Brook TroutStatewide min. size/daily limit. Except: cutthroat trout min. size 14”. Release wild rainbow trout.––May 23 – Oct 31 · Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
Brown TroutStatewide min. size/daily limit. Except: cutthroat trout min. size 14”. Release wild rainbow trout.––May 23 – Oct 31 · Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
Cutthroat TroutStatewide min. size/daily limit. Except: cutthroat trout min. size 14”. Release wild rainbow trout.––May 23 – Oct 31 · Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
Statewide daily limit.14" min–May 23 – Oct 31 · Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
Golden TroutStatewide min. size/daily limit. Except: cutthroat trout min. size 14”. Release wild rainbow trout.––May 23 – Oct 31 · Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
Lake TroutStatewide min. size/daily limit. Except: cutthroat trout min. size 14”. Release 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
Rainbow TroutStatewide min. size/daily limit. Except: cutthroat trout min. size 14”. Release wild rainbow trout.––May 23 – Oct 31 · Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
SteelheadStatewide min. size/daily limit. Except: cutthroat trout min. size 14”. Release wild rainbow trout.––May 23 – Oct 31 · Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
Wild Rainbow TroutWild fish only–Catch & release onlyMay 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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Matheny Creek fishing: common questions

What fish have special regulations on Matheny Creek?

9 species have rules specific to Matheny Creek: Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Golden Trout, Lake Trout, Other Game Fish, Rainbow Trout, and Steelhead, and 1 more.

What is the brook trout limit on Matheny Creek?

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

What is the brown trout limit on Matheny Creek?

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

What is the cutthroat trout limit on Matheny Creek?

No size limit is listed for Cutthroat Trout on Matheny Creek. Season: May 23 – Oct 31 · Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31. Limits change during the year.

Is Matheny Creek catch and release?

Some rules on Matheny Creek 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 Matheny Creek?

Where Matheny 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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