Pilchuck River Fishing Regulations

Snohomish County, Washington · 2026 size limits, bag limits, and seasons

Pilchuck River is a river 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 river. 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 River

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Cutthroat Trout

14" min

Pilchuck River limits by species (2026)

From mouth to concrete wall remnant of former Snohomish City diversion dam

Species	Size limit	Daily bag	Season
All Fish SpeciesNo Floating Device	–	–	Year-round
Cutthroat Trout	14" min	–	Dec 1 – Jan 31
Wild Rainbow TroutWild fish only	14" min	–	Dec 1 – Jan 31

From concrete wall remnant of former Snohomish City diversion dam upstream

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 River fishing: common questions

What fish have special regulations on Pilchuck River?

2 species have rules specific to Pilchuck River: Cutthroat Trout and Wild Rainbow Trout.

What is the cutthroat trout limit on Pilchuck River?

Cutthroat Trout must be at least 14" to keep on Pilchuck River (from mouth to concrete wall remnant of former Snohomish City diversion dam). Season: Dec 1 – Jan 31.

What is the wild rainbow trout limit on Pilchuck River?

Wild Rainbow Trout must be at least 14" to keep on Pilchuck River (from mouth to concrete wall remnant of former Snohomish City diversion dam). Season: Dec 1 – Jan 31.

Do Washington statewide fishing rules apply on Pilchuck River?

Where Pilchuck 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.

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