Pysht River Fishing Regulations
Clallam County, Washington · 2026 size limits, bag limits, and seasons
Pysht River is a river in Clallam County, Washington. It has its own fishing regulations for 2 species, including Cutthroat Trout and Wild Rainbow Trout. These rules replace Washington's statewide limits on this water.
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Pysht River limits by species (2026)
| Species | Size limit | Daily bag | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Fish SpeciesArtificial Only; No Bait; Single Point Hook; Barbless | – | – | Year-round |
 Cutthroat Trout | – | Catch & release only | Year-round · Opens Saturday before Memorial Day |
| 14" min | – | Nov 1 – Jan 31 | |
| Wild Rainbow TroutWild fish only | – | Catch & release only | Year-round · Opens Saturday before Memorial Day |
| Wild fish only | 14" min | – | Nov 1 – Jan 31 |
– means no limit is listed for this water. Rules not shown here follow Washington's statewide regulations.
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Pysht River fishing: common questions
What fish have special regulations on Pysht River?
2 species have rules specific to Pysht River: Cutthroat Trout and Wild Rainbow Trout.
What is the cutthroat trout limit on Pysht River?
Cutthroat Trout are catch and release only on Pysht River. Season: Year-round · Opens Saturday before Memorial Day. Limits change during the year.
What is the wild rainbow trout limit on Pysht River?
Wild Rainbow Trout are catch and release only on Pysht River. Season: Year-round · Opens Saturday before Memorial Day. Limits change during the year.
Is Pysht River catch and release?
Some rules on Pysht River 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 Pysht River?
Where Pysht 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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