Pilchuck Creek Fishing Regulations
Snohomish County, Washington · 2026 size limits, bag limits, and seasons
Pilchuck Creek is a creek in Snohomish County, Washington. It has its own fishing regulations for 2 species, including Cutthroat Trout and Wild Rainbow Trout, set separately for 2 sections of the creek. These rules replace Washington's statewide limits on this water.
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Pilchuck Creek limits by species (2026)
From Wanlick Creek upstream including Wanlick Creek and all tributaries
| Species | Size limit | Daily bag | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Fish SpeciesFly Fishing Only | – | – | Year-round |
 Cutthroat Trout | – | Catch & release only | Year-round · Opens Saturday before Memorial Day |
| Wild Rainbow TroutWild fish only | – | Catch & release only | Year-round · Opens Saturday before Memorial Day |
From Skookum Creek upstream to Wanlick Creek
| 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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Pilchuck Creek fishing: common questions
What fish have special regulations on Pilchuck Creek?
2 species have rules specific to Pilchuck Creek: Cutthroat Trout and Wild Rainbow Trout.
What is the cutthroat trout limit on Pilchuck Creek?
Cutthroat Trout are catch and release only on Pilchuck Creek (from Wanlick Creek upstream including Wanlick Creek and all tributaries). Season: Year-round · Opens Saturday before Memorial Day.
What is the wild rainbow trout limit on Pilchuck Creek?
Wild Rainbow Trout are catch and release only on Pilchuck Creek (from Wanlick Creek upstream including Wanlick Creek and all tributaries). Season: Year-round · Opens Saturday before Memorial Day.
Is Pilchuck Creek catch and release?
Some rules on Pilchuck Creek are catch and release only, covering Cutthroat Trout and Wild Rainbow Trout. Check the table for the section and dates that apply.
Do Washington statewide fishing rules apply on Pilchuck Creek?
Where Pilchuck 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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