Minter Creek Fishing Regulations
Pierce County, Washington · 2026 size limits, bag limits, and seasons
Minter Creek is a creek in Pierce County, Washington. It has its own fishing regulations for 6 species, including Atlantic Salmon, Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, and Pink Salmon, set separately for 2 sections of the creek. These rules replace Washington's statewide limits on this water.
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Minter Creek limits by species (2026)
From Creviston Drive to hatchery rack
| Species | Size limit | Daily bag | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Fish SpeciesAnti-snagging rule. Night closure. | – | – | Year-round |
| All Game Fish | – | – | Year-round · Closed |
 Atlantic SalmonUp to 4 adults including no more than 2 coho may be retained. Release Chinook and wild coho. | 12" min | 6 | Oct 1 – Dec 31 |
 Chinook Salmon | – | Catch & release only | Oct 1 – Dec 31 |
| Up to 4 adults including no more than 2 coho may be retained. Release Chinook and wild coho. | 12" min | 6 | Oct 1 – Dec 31 |
 Coho SalmonUp to 4 adults including no more than 2 coho may be retained. Release Chinook and wild coho. | 12" min | 6 | Oct 1 – Dec 31 |
 Pink SalmonUp to 4 adults including no more than 2 coho may be retained. Release Chinook and wild coho. | 12" min | 6 | Oct 1 – Dec 31 |
 Sockeye SalmonUp to 4 adults including no more than 2 coho may be retained. Release Chinook and wild coho. | 12" min | 6 | Oct 1 – Dec 31 |
| Wild Coho SalmonWild fish only | – | Catch & release only | Oct 1 – Dec 31 |
From the mouth to Creviston Drive
| Species | Size limit | Daily bag | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Fish SpeciesAnti-snagging rule. Night closure. | – | – | Year-round |
| All Game Fish | – | – | Year-round · Closed |
| Atlantic SalmonAll waters within channels created by exposed tidelands are CLOSED to fishing for salmon. | – | – | Sep 1 – Dec 31 · Closed in tideland channels |
| Chinook SalmonAll waters within channels created by exposed tidelands are CLOSED to fishing for salmon. | – | – | Sep 1 – Dec 31 · Closed in tideland channels |
| Coho SalmonAll waters within channels created by exposed tidelands are CLOSED to fishing for salmon. | – | – | Sep 1 – Dec 31 · Closed in tideland channels |
| Pink SalmonAll waters within channels created by exposed tidelands are CLOSED to fishing for salmon. | – | – | Sep 1 – Dec 31 · Closed in tideland channels |
| Sockeye SalmonAll waters within channels created by exposed tidelands are CLOSED to fishing for salmon. | – | – | Sep 1 – Dec 31 · Closed in tideland channels |
– means no limit is listed for this water. Rules not shown here follow Washington's statewide regulations.
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Minter Creek fishing: common questions
What fish have special regulations on Minter Creek?
6 species have rules specific to Minter Creek: Atlantic Salmon, Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Pink Salmon, Sockeye Salmon, and Wild Coho Salmon.
What is the atlantic salmon limit on Minter Creek?
Atlantic Salmon must be at least 12" to keep on Minter Creek (from Creviston Drive to hatchery rack), and the daily bag limit is 6. Season: Oct 1 – Dec 31. Rules differ across 2 sections of the creek.
What is the chinook salmon limit on Minter Creek?
Chinook Salmon are catch and release only on Minter Creek (from Creviston Drive to hatchery rack). Season: Oct 1 – Dec 31. Limits change during the year. Rules differ across 2 sections of the creek.
What is the coho salmon limit on Minter Creek?
Coho Salmon must be at least 12" to keep on Minter Creek (from Creviston Drive to hatchery rack), and the daily bag limit is 6. Season: Oct 1 – Dec 31. Rules differ across 2 sections of the creek.
Is Minter Creek catch and release?
Some rules on Minter Creek are catch and release only, covering Chinook Salmon and Wild Coho Salmon. Check the table for the section and dates that apply.
Do Washington statewide fishing rules apply on Minter Creek?
Where Minter 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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