Nemah River, North Fishing Regulations
Pacific County, Washington · 2026 size limits, bag limits, and seasons
Nemah River, North is a river in Pacific County, Washington. It has its own fishing regulations for 9 species, including Cutthroat Trout, Wild Rainbow Trout, Atlantic Salmon, and Chinook Salmon, set separately for 6 sections of the river. These rules replace Washington's statewide limits on this water.
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Nemah River, North limits by species (2026)
Hancock property line to fishing boundary sign
| Species | Size limit | Daily bag | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Fish SpeciesClosed at night · Anti-snagging rule applies | – | – | Aug 16 – Nov 30 |
| Barbless; No Bait; Single Point Hook | – | – | Dec 1 – Mar 31 |
 Atlantic SalmonSeniors only · Adult daily bag: 2 | 12" min | 6 | Aug 1 – Sep 15 |
 Chinook SalmonSeniors only · Adult daily bag: 2 | 12" min | 6 | Aug 1 – Sep 15 |
 Coho SalmonSeniors only · Adult daily bag: 2 | 12" min | 6 | Aug 1 – Sep 15 |
 Cutthroat Trout | 14" min | – | Nov 16 – Mar 31, May 25 – Jul 31 |
 Pink SalmonSeniors only · Adult daily bag: 2 | 12" min | 6 | Aug 1 – Sep 15 |
 Sockeye SalmonSeniors only · Adult daily bag: 2 | 12" min | 6 | Aug 1 – Sep 15 |
| Wild Chinook SalmonWild fish only · Seniors only | – | Catch & release only | Aug 1 – Sep 15 |
| Wild Coho SalmonWild fish only · Seniors only · Counts toward the salmon daily limit | 12" min | 1 | Aug 1 – Sep 15 |
| Wild Rainbow TroutWild fish only | 14" min | – | Nov 16 – Mar 31, May 25 – Jul 31 |
Hwy. 101 Bridge to bridge on Nemah Valley Rd.
| Species | Size limit | Daily bag | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Fish SpeciesClosed at night · Stationary gear restriction · Single Point Hook; Barbless | – | – | Aug 1 – Nov 30 |
| Atlantic SalmonAdult daily bag: 2 | 12" min | 6 | Aug 1 – Jan 31 |
| Chinook SalmonAdult daily bag: 2 | 12" min | 6 | Aug 1 – Jan 31 |
| Coho SalmonAdult daily bag: 2 | 12" min | 6 | Aug 1 – Jan 31 |
| Cutthroat Trout | 14" min | – | May 25 – Mar 31 |
| Pink SalmonAdult daily bag: 2 | 12" min | 6 | Aug 1 – Jan 31 |
| Sockeye SalmonAdult daily bag: 2 | 12" min | 6 | Aug 1 – Jan 31 |
| Wild Chinook SalmonWild fish only | – | Catch & release only | Aug 1 – Jan 31 |
| Wild Coho SalmonWild fish only · Counts toward the salmon daily limit | 12" min | 1 | Aug 1 – Jan 31 |
| Wild Rainbow TroutWild fish only | 14" min | – | May 25 – Mar 31 |
Nemah Hatchery dam to N700 Rd
| Species | Size limit | Daily bag | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Fish SpeciesClosed at night · Anti-snagging rule applies | – | – | Aug 16 – Nov 30 |
| Barbless; No Bait; Single Point Hook | – | – | Dec 1 – Mar 31 |
| Atlantic SalmonAdult daily bag: 2 | 12" min | 6 | Oct 1 – Jan 31 |
| Chinook SalmonAdult daily bag: 2 | 12" min | 6 | Oct 1 – Jan 31 |
| Coho SalmonAdult daily bag: 2 | 12" min | 6 | Oct 1 – Jan 31 |
| Cutthroat Trout | 14" min | – | May 25 – Mar 31 |
| Pink SalmonAdult daily bag: 2 | 12" min | 6 | Oct 1 – Jan 31 |
| Sockeye SalmonAdult daily bag: 2 | 12" min | 6 | Oct 1 – Jan 31 |
| Wild Chinook SalmonWild fish only | – | Catch & release only | Oct 1 – Jan 31 |
| Wild Coho SalmonWild fish only · Counts toward the salmon daily limit | 12" min | 1 | Oct 1 – Jan 31 |
| Wild Rainbow TroutWild fish only | 14" min | – | May 25 – Mar 31 |
Bridge on Nemah Valley Rd. to Hancock property line
| Species | Size limit | Daily bag | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Fish SpeciesClosed at night · Anti-snagging rule applies | – | – | Aug 16 – Nov 30 |
| Barbless; No Bait; Single Point Hook | – | – | Dec 1 – Mar 31 |
| Cutthroat Trout | 14" min | – | Nov 16 – Mar 31, May 25 – Jul 31 |
| Wild Rainbow TroutWild fish only | 14" min | – | Nov 16 – Mar 31, May 25 – Jul 31 |
2 more sections of Nemah River, North
N700 Rd to Cruiser Creek
| Species | Size limit | Daily bag | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Fish SpeciesClosed at night · Anti-snagging rule applies | – | – | Aug 16 – Nov 30 |
| Barbless; No Bait; Single Point Hook | – | – | Dec 1 – Mar 31 |
| Cutthroat Trout | 14" min | – | May 25 – Mar 31 |
| Wild Rainbow TroutWild fish only | 14" min | – | May 25 – Mar 31 |
Fishing boundary sign to Nemah Hatchery dam
| 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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Nemah River, North fishing: common questions
What fish have special regulations on Nemah River, North?
9 species have rules specific to Nemah River, North: Cutthroat Trout, Wild Rainbow Trout, Atlantic Salmon, Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Pink Salmon, Sockeye Salmon, and Wild Chinook Salmon, and 1 more.
What is the cutthroat trout limit on Nemah River, North?
Cutthroat Trout must be at least 14" to keep on Nemah River, North (hancock property line to fishing boundary sign). Season: Nov 16 – Mar 31, May 25 – Jul 31. Rules differ across 5 sections of the river.
What is the wild rainbow trout limit on Nemah River, North?
Wild Rainbow Trout must be at least 14" to keep on Nemah River, North (hancock property line to fishing boundary sign). Season: Nov 16 – Mar 31, May 25 – Jul 31. Rules differ across 5 sections of the river.
What is the atlantic salmon limit on Nemah River, North?
Atlantic Salmon must be at least 12" to keep on Nemah River, North (hancock property line to fishing boundary sign), and the daily bag limit is 6. Season: Aug 1 – Sep 15. Rules differ across 3 sections of the river.
Is Nemah River, North catch and release?
Some rules on Nemah River, North 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 Nemah River, North?
Where Nemah River, North 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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