
Salmonberry Creek Fishing Regulations
East Kitsap stream, Kitsap counties, Washington · 2026 size limits, bag limits, and seasons
Salmonberry Creek is a creek in East Kitsap stream, Kitsap 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.
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Salmonberry Creek limits by species (2026)
| Species | Size limit | Daily bag | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Fish SpeciesArtificial Only; No Bait; Single Point Hook; Barbless | – | – | Year-round |
| – | 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 |
– means no limit is listed for this water. Rules not shown here follow Washington's statewide regulations.
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Salmonberry Creek fishing: common questions
What fish have special regulations on Salmonberry Creek?
2 species have rules specific to Salmonberry Creek: Cutthroat Trout and Wild Rainbow Trout.
What is the cutthroat trout limit on Salmonberry Creek?
Cutthroat Trout are catch and release only on Salmonberry Creek. Season: Year-round · Opens Saturday before Memorial Day.
What is the wild rainbow trout limit on Salmonberry Creek?
Wild Rainbow Trout are catch and release only on Salmonberry Creek. Season: Year-round · Opens Saturday before Memorial Day.
Is Salmonberry Creek catch and release?
Some rules on Salmonberry 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 Salmonberry Creek?
Where Salmonberry 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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