Salmon Creek Fishing Regulations

Pacific/Wahkiakum counties, Washington · 2026 size limits, bag limits, and seasons

Salmon Creek is a creek in Pacific/Wahkiakum counties, 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.

2 species with limits

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Fish with special rules on Salmon Creek

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Cutthroat Trout

14" min

Salmon Creek limits by species (2026)

Species	Size limit	Daily bag	Season
All Fish SpeciesArtificial Only; No Bait; Single Point Hook; Barbless	–	–	Year-round
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

– means no limit is listed for this water. Rules not shown here follow Washington's statewide regulations.

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Salmon Creek fishing: common questions

What fish have special regulations on Salmon Creek?

2 species have rules specific to Salmon Creek: Cutthroat Trout and Wild Rainbow Trout.

What is the cutthroat trout limit on Salmon Creek?

Cutthroat Trout must be at least 14" to keep on Salmon Creek. Season: Year-round · Opens Saturday before Memorial Day.

What is the wild rainbow trout limit on Salmon Creek?

Wild Rainbow Trout must be at least 14" to keep on Salmon Creek. Season: Year-round · Opens Saturday before Memorial Day.

Do Washington statewide fishing rules apply on Salmon Creek?

Where Salmon 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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