Palix River Fishing Regulations
Pacific County, Washington · 2026 size limits, bag limits, and seasons
Palix River is a river in Pacific County, 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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Palix River limits by species (2026)
From Hwy. 101 Bridge to the mouth of the Middle Fork
| Species | Size limit | Daily bag | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Fish SpeciesClosed at night · Single Point Hook; Barbless | – | – | Aug 16 – Nov 30 |
 Atlantic SalmonAdult daily bag: 2 · Release wild chinook | 12" min | 6 | Sep 1 – Jan 31 |
 Chinook SalmonAdult daily bag: 2 · Release wild chinook | 12" min | 6 | Sep 1 – Jan 31 |
 Coho SalmonAdult daily bag: 2 · Release wild chinook | 12" min | 6 | Sep 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 | Sep 1 – Jan 31 |
 Sockeye SalmonAdult daily bag: 2 · Release wild chinook | 12" min | 6 | Sep 1 – Jan 31 |
| Wild Chinook SalmonWild fish only | – | Catch & release only | Sep 1 – Jan 31 |
| Wild Rainbow TroutWild fish only | 14" min | – | Year-round · Opens Saturday before Memorial Day |
From the confluence with the Middle Fork upstream (all forks including South Fork Palix River and Canon River)
| Species | Size limit | Daily bag | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Fish SpeciesArtificial Only; No Bait; Single Point Hook; Barbless | – | – | Year-round, Dec 16 – Mar 31 · Opens Saturday before Memorial Day |
| Anti-snagging rule applies · Closed at night | – | – | Aug 16 – Oct 15 |
| Cutthroat Trout | 14" min | – | Year-round, Dec 16 – Mar 31 · Opens Saturday before Memorial Day |
| Wild Rainbow TroutWild fish only | 14" min | – | Year-round, Dec 16 – Mar 31 · 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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Palix River fishing: common questions
What fish have special regulations on Palix River?
8 species have rules specific to Palix 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 Palix River?
Cutthroat Trout must be at least 14" to keep on Palix River (from Hwy. 101 Bridge to the mouth of the Middle Fork). Season: Year-round · Opens Saturday before Memorial Day. Rules differ across 2 sections of the river.
What is the wild rainbow trout limit on Palix River?
Wild Rainbow Trout must be at least 14" to keep on Palix River (from Hwy. 101 Bridge to the mouth of the Middle Fork). Season: Year-round · Opens Saturday before Memorial Day. Rules differ across 2 sections of the river.
What is the atlantic salmon limit on Palix River?
Atlantic Salmon must be at least 12" to keep on Palix River (from Hwy. 101 Bridge to the mouth of the Middle Fork), and the daily bag limit is 6. Season: Sep 1 – Jan 31.
Is Palix River catch and release?
Some rules on Palix 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 Palix River?
Where Palix 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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