Pilchuck Creek Fishing Regulations

Stillaguamish system, Snohomish counties, Washington · 2026 size limits, bag limits, and seasons

Pilchuck Creek is a creek in Stillaguamish system, Snohomish counties, 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.

2 species with limits2 sections with their own rules

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Fish with special rules on Pilchuck Creek

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Cutthroat Trout

14" min

Pilchuck Creek limits by species (2026)

From Hwy. 9 Bridge to Pilchuck Falls

Species	Size limit	Daily bag	Season
All Fish SpeciesArtificial Only; No Bait; Single Point Hook; Barbless	–	–	Year-round · Opens Saturday before Memorial Day
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

From mouth to Hwy. 9 Bridge

Species	Size limit	Daily bag	Season
All Fish SpeciesArtificial Only; No Bait; Single Point Hook; Barbless	–	–	Year-round
Cutthroat Trout	14" min	–	Sep 22 – Jan 31
Wild Rainbow TroutWild fish only	14" min	–	Sep 22 – Jan 31

– 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 must be at least 14" to keep on Pilchuck Creek (from Hwy. 9 Bridge to Pilchuck Falls). Season: Year-round · Opens Saturday before Memorial Day. Rules differ across 2 sections of the creek.

What is the wild rainbow trout limit on Pilchuck Creek?

Wild Rainbow Trout must be at least 14" to keep on Pilchuck Creek (from Hwy. 9 Bridge to Pilchuck Falls). Season: Year-round · Opens Saturday before Memorial Day. Rules differ across 2 sections of the creek.

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.

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