Naselle River Fishing Regulations
Pacific County, Washington · 2026 size limits, bag limits, and seasons
Naselle River is a river in Pacific County, Washington. It has its own fishing regulations for 16 species, including Cutthroat Trout, Wild Rainbow Trout, Atlantic Salmon, and Chinook Salmon, set separately for 10 sections of the river. These rules replace Washington's statewide limits on this water.
16 species with limits10 sections with their own rules
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Naselle River limits by species (2026)
Hwy. 101 Bridge to South Fork
| Species | Size limit | Daily bag | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Fish SpeciesAnti-snagging rule. Night closure. · Barbless | – | – | Aug 1 – Nov 15 |
| Two-Pole allowed. | – | – | Aug 1 – Jan 31 |
 Atlantic SalmonUp to 2 adults including no more than 1 wild coho may be retained. Release wild Chinook. | 12" min | 6 | Aug 1 – Jan 31 |
 Brook TroutStatewide min. size/daily limit. Except: cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: min. size 14”. | – | – | May 23 – Apr 15 · Sat. before Memorial Day-Apr. 15 |
 Brown TroutStatewide min. size/daily limit. Except: cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: min. size 14”. | – | – | May 23 – Apr 15 · Sat. before Memorial Day-Apr. 15 |
 Chinook SalmonUp to 2 adults including no more than 1 wild coho may be retained. Release wild Chinook. | 12" min | 6 | Aug 1 – Jan 31 |
 Coho SalmonUp to 2 adults including no more than 1 wild coho may be retained. Release wild Chinook. | 12" min | 6 | Aug 1 – Jan 31 |
 Cutthroat TroutStatewide daily limit. | 14" min | – | May 23 – Apr 15 · Sat. before Memorial Day-Apr. 15 |
| Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: min. size 14”. | – | – | May 23 – Apr 15 · Sat. before Memorial Day-Apr. 15 |
 Golden TroutStatewide min. size/daily limit. Except: cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: min. size 14”. | – | – | May 23 – Apr 15 · Sat. before Memorial Day-Apr. 15 |
 Lake TroutStatewide min. size/daily limit. Except: cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: min. size 14”. | – | – | May 23 – Apr 15 · Sat. before Memorial Day-Apr. 15 |
| Other Game FishStatewide min. size/daily limit. | – | – | May 23 – Apr 15 · Sat. before Memorial Day-Apr. 15 |
 Pink SalmonUp to 2 adults including no more than 1 wild coho may be retained. Release wild Chinook. | 12" min | 6 | Aug 1 – Jan 31 |
 Rainbow TroutStatewide min. size/daily limit. Except: cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: min. size 14”. | – | – | May 23 – Apr 15 · Sat. before Memorial Day-Apr. 15 |
 Sockeye SalmonUp to 2 adults including no more than 1 wild coho may be retained. Release wild Chinook. | 12" min | 6 | Aug 1 – Jan 31 |
 SteelheadStatewide min. size/daily limit. Except: cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: min. size 14”. | – | – | May 23 – Apr 15 · Sat. before Memorial Day-Apr. 15 |
| Wild Chinook SalmonWild fish only | – | Catch & release only | Aug 1 – Jan 31 |
| Wild Rainbow TroutStatewide daily limit. · Wild fish only | 14" min | – | May 23 – Apr 15 · Sat. before Memorial Day-Apr. 15 |
South Fork to Hwy. 4 Bridge
| Species | Size limit | Daily bag | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Fish SpeciesSelective gear rules. | – | – | Feb 1 – Apr 15 |
| Night closure. Anti-snagging rule. Stationary gear restriction. · Night closure. Anti-snagging rule. Stationary gear restriction. Bait or lure must be suspended below a float. · Barbless | – | – | Oct 16 – Nov 15, Aug 1 – Oct 15 |
| Atlantic SalmonUp to 2 adults including no more than 1 wild coho may be retained. Release wild Chinook. | 12" min | 6 | Aug 1 – Jan 31 |
| Brook TroutStatewide min. size/daily limit. Except: cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: min. size 14”. | – | – | May 23 – Apr 15 · Sat. before Memorial Day-Apr. 15 |
| Brown TroutStatewide min. size/daily limit. Except: cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: min. size 14”. | – | – | May 23 – Apr 15 · Sat. before Memorial Day-Apr. 15 |
| Chinook SalmonUp to 2 adults including no more than 1 wild coho may be retained. Release wild Chinook. | 12" min | 6 | Aug 1 – Jan 31 |
| Coho SalmonUp to 2 adults including no more than 1 wild coho may be retained. Release wild Chinook. | 12" min | 6 | Aug 1 – Jan 31 |
| Cutthroat TroutStatewide min. size/daily limit. Except: cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: min. size 14”. | – | – | May 23 – Apr 15 · Sat. before Memorial Day-Apr. 15 |
| Statewide daily limit. | 14" min | – | May 23 – Apr 15 · Sat. before Memorial Day-Apr. 15 |
| Golden TroutStatewide min. size/daily limit. Except: cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: min. size 14”. | – | – | May 23 – Apr 15 · Sat. before Memorial Day-Apr. 15 |
| Lake TroutStatewide min. size/daily limit. Except: cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: min. size 14”. | – | – | May 23 – Apr 15 · Sat. before Memorial Day-Apr. 15 |
| Other Game FishStatewide min. size/daily limit. | – | – | May 23 – Apr 15 · Sat. before Memorial Day-Apr. 15 |
| Pink SalmonUp to 2 adults including no more than 1 wild coho may be retained. Release wild Chinook. | 12" min | 6 | Aug 1 – Jan 31 |
| Rainbow TroutStatewide min. size/daily limit. Except: cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: min. size 14”. | – | – | May 23 – Apr 15 · Sat. before Memorial Day-Apr. 15 |
| Sockeye SalmonUp to 2 adults including no more than 1 wild coho may be retained. Release wild Chinook. | 12" min | 6 | Aug 1 – Jan 31 |
| SteelheadStatewide min. size/daily limit. Except: cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: min. size 14”. | – | – | May 23 – Apr 15 · Sat. before Memorial Day-Apr. 15 |
| Wild Chinook SalmonWild fish only | – | Catch & release only | Aug 1 – Jan 31 |
| Wild Rainbow TroutStatewide daily limit. · Wild fish only | 14" min | – | May 23 – Apr 15 · Sat. before Memorial Day-Apr. 15 |
Concrete diversion structure to 400' below falls
| Species | Size limit | Daily bag | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Fish SpeciesNo gas motors | – | – | Year-round |
| Closed at night · Anti-snagging rule applies · Stationary gear restriction · Barbless | – | – | Aug 1 – Nov 15 |
| Atlantic SalmonAdult daily bag: 2 | 12" min | 6 | Oct 16 – Jan 31 |
| Chinook SalmonAdult daily bag: 2 | 12" min | 6 | Oct 16 – Jan 31 |
| Coho SalmonAdult daily bag: 2 | 12" min | 6 | Oct 16 – Jan 31 |
| Cutthroat Trout | 14" min | – | May 25 – Apr 15 |
| Pink SalmonAdult daily bag: 2 | 12" min | 6 | Oct 16 – Jan 31 |
| Sockeye SalmonAdult daily bag: 2 | 12" min | 6 | Oct 16 – Jan 31 |
| Wild Chinook SalmonWild fish only | – | Catch & release only | Oct 16 – Jan 31 |
| Wild Coho SalmonWild fish only · Counts toward the salmon daily limit | 12" min | 1 | Oct 16 – Jan 31 |
| Wild Rainbow TroutWild fish only | 14" min | – | May 25 – Apr 15 |
Falls to Crown Mainline (Salme) Bridge
| Species | Size limit | Daily bag | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Fish SpeciesNo gas motors | – | – | Year-round |
| Closed at night · Anti-snagging rule applies · Stationary gear restriction · Barbless | – | – | Aug 1 – Nov 15 |
| Atlantic SalmonAdult daily bag: 2 | 12" min | 6 | Oct 16 – Jan 31 |
| Chinook SalmonAdult daily bag: 2 | 12" min | 6 | Oct 16 – Jan 31 |
| Coho SalmonAdult daily bag: 2 | 12" min | 6 | Oct 16 – Jan 31 |
| Cutthroat Trout | 14" min | – | May 25 – Apr 15 |
| Pink SalmonAdult daily bag: 2 | 12" min | 6 | Oct 16 – Jan 31 |
| Sockeye SalmonAdult daily bag: 2 | 12" min | 6 | Oct 16 – Jan 31 |
| Wild Chinook SalmonWild fish only | – | Catch & release only | Oct 16 – Jan 31 |
| Wild Coho SalmonWild fish only · Counts toward the salmon daily limit | 12" min | 1 | Oct 16 – Jan 31 |
| Wild Rainbow TroutWild fish only | 14" min | – | May 25 – Apr 15 |
6 more sections of Naselle River
Upstream entrance of Naselle Hatchery Attraction Channel to concrete diversion structure
| Species | Size limit | Daily bag | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Fish SpeciesNo gas motors | – | – | Year-round, Aug 1 – Oct 15 · Closed |
| Barbless; No Bait; Single Point Hook | – | – | Feb 1 – Apr 15 |
| Closed at night · Anti-snagging rule applies · Stationary gear restriction · Barbless | – | – | Oct 16 – Nov 15 |
| Atlantic SalmonAdult daily bag: 2 | 12" min | 6 | Oct 16 – Jan 31 |
| Chinook SalmonAdult daily bag: 2 | 12" min | 6 | Oct 16 – Jan 31 |
| Coho SalmonAdult daily bag: 2 | 12" min | 6 | Oct 16 – Jan 31 |
| Cutthroat Trout | 14" min | – | May 25 – Apr 15 |
| Pink SalmonAdult daily bag: 2 | 12" min | 6 | Oct 16 – Jan 31 |
| Sockeye SalmonAdult daily bag: 2 | 12" min | 6 | Oct 16 – Jan 31 |
| Wild Chinook SalmonWild fish only | – | Catch & release only | Oct 16 – Jan 31 |
| Wild Coho SalmonWild fish only · Counts toward the salmon daily limit | 12" min | 1 | Oct 16 – Jan 31 |
| Wild Rainbow TroutWild fish only | 14" min | – | May 25 – Apr 15 |
Hwy. 4 Bridge to Naselle Hatchery
| Species | Size limit | Daily bag | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Fish SpeciesInternal combustion motors prohibited. · Selective gear rules. | – | – | Year-round, Feb 1 – Apr 15 |
| Anti-snagging rule. Night closure. Stationary gear restriction. · Barbless | – | – | Oct 16 – Nov 15 |
| Brook TroutStatewide min. size/daily limit. Except: cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: min. size 14”. | – | – | May 23 – Jul 31, Oct 16 – Apr 15 · Sat. before Memorial Day-July 31 |
| Brown TroutStatewide min. size/daily limit. Except: cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: min. size 14”. | – | – | May 23 – Jul 31, Oct 16 – Apr 15 · Sat. before Memorial Day-July 31 |
| Cutthroat TroutStatewide daily limit. | 14" min | – | May 23 – Jul 31, Oct 16 – Apr 15 · Sat. before Memorial Day-July 31 |
| Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: min. size 14”. | – | – | May 23 – Jul 31, Oct 16 – Apr 15 · Sat. before Memorial Day-July 31 |
| Golden TroutStatewide min. size/daily limit. Except: cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: min. size 14”. | – | – | May 23 – Jul 31, Oct 16 – Apr 15 · Sat. before Memorial Day-July 31 |
| Lake TroutStatewide min. size/daily limit. Except: cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: min. size 14”. | – | – | May 23 – Jul 31, Oct 16 – Apr 15 · Sat. before Memorial Day-July 31 |
| Rainbow TroutStatewide min. size/daily limit. Except: cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: min. size 14”. | – | – | May 23 – Jul 31, Oct 16 – Apr 15 · Sat. before Memorial Day-July 31 |
| SteelheadStatewide min. size/daily limit. Except: cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: min. size 14”. | – | – | May 23 – Jul 31, Oct 16 – Apr 15 · Sat. before Memorial Day-July 31 |
| Wild Rainbow TroutStatewide daily limit. · Wild fish only | 14" min | – | May 23 – Jul 31, Oct 16 – Apr 15 · Sat. before Memorial Day-July 31 |
Crown Mainline (Salme) Bridge to North Fork
| Species | Size limit | Daily bag | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Fish SpeciesBarbless; No Bait; Single Point Hook | – | – | Feb 1 – Apr 15 |
| Closed at night · Anti-snagging rule applies | – | – | Aug 16 – Nov 30 |
| Cutthroat Trout | 14" min | – | May 25 – Apr 15 |
| Wild Rainbow TroutWild fish only | 14" min | – | May 25 – Apr 15 |
North Fork upstream
| Species | Size limit | Daily bag | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Fish SpeciesBarbless; No Bait; Single Point Hook | – | – | Year-round |
| Cutthroat Trout | 14" min | – | May 25 – Oct 31 |
| Wild Rainbow TroutWild fish only | 14" min | – | May 25 – Oct 31 |
300' below to upstream entrance of Naselle Hatchery Attraction Channel
| Species | Size limit | Daily bag | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Fish Species | – | – | Year-round · Closed |
400' downstream of falls to the falls
| Species | Size limit | Daily bag | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Fish Species | – | – | Year-round · Closed |
– means no limit is listed for this water. Rules not shown here follow Washington's statewide regulations.
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Naselle River fishing: common questions
What fish have special regulations on Naselle River?
16 species have rules specific to Naselle River: Cutthroat Trout, Wild Rainbow Trout, Atlantic Salmon, Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Pink Salmon, Sockeye Salmon, and Wild Chinook Salmon, and 8 more.
What is the cutthroat trout limit on Naselle River?
Cutthroat Trout must be at least 14" to keep on Naselle River (hwy. 101 Bridge to South Fork). Season: May 23 – Apr 15 · Sat. before Memorial Day-Apr. 15. Limits change during the year. Rules differ across 8 sections of the river.
What is the wild rainbow trout limit on Naselle River?
Wild Rainbow Trout must be at least 14" to keep on Naselle River (hwy. 101 Bridge to South Fork). Season: May 23 – Apr 15 · Sat. before Memorial Day-Apr. 15. Rules differ across 8 sections of the river.
What is the atlantic salmon limit on Naselle River?
Atlantic Salmon must be at least 12" to keep on Naselle River (hwy. 101 Bridge to South Fork), and the daily bag limit is 6. Season: Aug 1 – Jan 31. Rules differ across 5 sections of the river.
Is Naselle River catch and release?
Some rules on Naselle River are catch and release only, covering Wild Chinook Salmon. Check the table for the section and dates that apply.
Do Washington statewide fishing rules apply on Naselle River?
Where Naselle River 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
- 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
- Abernathy Creek · Cowlitz
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