North River Fishing Regulations
Grays Harbor/Pacific counties, Washington · 2026 size limits, bag limits, and seasons
North River is a river in Grays Harbor/Pacific counties, Washington. It has its own fishing regulations for 8 species, including Cutthroat Trout, Wild Rainbow Trout, Atlantic Salmon, and Chinook Salmon, set separately for 2 sections of the river. These rules replace Washington's statewide limits on this water.
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North River limits by species (2026)
From the Hwy. 105 bridge to Fall River
| Species | Size limit | Daily bag | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Fish SpeciesAnti-snagging rule applies · Closed at night · Single Point Hook; Barbless | – | – | Aug 16 – Nov 30 |
 Atlantic SalmonAdult daily bag: 2 · Release wild chinook | 12" min | 6 | Oct 1 – Jan 31 |
 Chinook SalmonAdult daily bag: 2 · Release wild chinook | 12" min | 6 | Oct 1 – Jan 31 |
 Coho SalmonAdult daily bag: 2 · Release wild chinook | 12" min | 6 | Oct 1 – Jan 31 |
 Cutthroat Trout | 14" min | – | Year-round · Opens Saturday before Memorial Day |
 Pink SalmonAdult daily bag: 2 · Release wild chinook | 12" min | 6 | Oct 1 – Jan 31 |
 Sockeye SalmonAdult daily bag: 2 · Release wild chinook | 12" min | 6 | Oct 1 – Jan 31 |
| Wild Chinook SalmonWild fish only | – | Catch & release only | Oct 1 – Jan 31 |
| Wild Rainbow TroutWild fish only | 14" min | – | Year-round · Opens Saturday before Memorial Day |
From Fall River upstream to Raimie Creek
| Species | Size limit | Daily bag | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Fish SpeciesArtificial Only; No Bait; Single Point Hook; Barbless | – | – | Year-round |
| Cutthroat Trout | 14" min | – | Year-round · Opens Saturday before Memorial Day |
| Wild Rainbow TroutWild fish only | 14" min | – | Year-round · Opens Saturday before Memorial Day |
– means no limit is listed for this water. Rules not shown here follow Washington's statewide regulations.
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North River fishing: common questions
What fish have special regulations on North River?
8 species have rules specific to North River: Cutthroat Trout, Wild Rainbow Trout, Atlantic Salmon, Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Pink Salmon, Sockeye Salmon, and Wild Chinook Salmon.
What is the cutthroat trout limit on North River?
Cutthroat Trout must be at least 14" to keep on North River (from the Hwy. 105 bridge to Fall River). Season: Year-round · Opens Saturday before Memorial Day. Rules differ across 2 sections of the river.
What is the wild rainbow trout limit on North River?
Wild Rainbow Trout must be at least 14" to keep on North River (from the Hwy. 105 bridge to Fall River). Season: Year-round · Opens Saturday before Memorial Day. Rules differ across 2 sections of the river.
What is the atlantic salmon limit on North River?
Atlantic Salmon must be at least 12" to keep on North River (from the Hwy. 105 bridge to Fall River), and the daily bag limit is 6. Season: Oct 1 – Jan 31.
Is North River catch and release?
Some rules on North 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 North River?
Where North 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
- 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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