Fishing in Washington

McDonald Creek Fishing Regulations

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

McDonald Creek is a creek in Clallam 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 McDonald Creek

Aerial map of McDonald Creek, Clallam County, Washington
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Fish with special rules on McDonald 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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McDonald Creek limits by species (2026)

SpeciesSize limitDaily bagSeason
All Fish SpeciesSelective gear rules.––Year-round
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
Cutthroat TroutStatewide min. size/daily limit. Except: release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.––May 23 – Oct 31 · Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
–Catch & release onlyMay 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
Rainbow TroutStatewide min. size/daily limit. Except: release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.––May 23 – Oct 31 · Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 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 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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McDonald Creek fishing: common questions

What fish have special regulations on McDonald Creek?

9 species have rules specific to McDonald 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 McDonald Creek?

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

What is the brown trout limit on McDonald Creek?

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

What is the cutthroat trout limit on McDonald Creek?

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

Is McDonald Creek catch and release?

Some rules on McDonald 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 McDonald Creek?

Where McDonald 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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