Salt Creek Fishing Regulations
Clallam County, Washington · 2026 size limits, bag limits, and seasons
Salt Creek is a creek 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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Salt 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 | – | 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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Salt Creek fishing: common questions
What fish have special regulations on Salt Creek?
2 species have rules specific to Salt Creek: Cutthroat Trout and Wild Rainbow Trout.
What is the cutthroat trout limit on Salt Creek?
Cutthroat Trout are catch and release only on Salt Creek. Season: Year-round · Opens Saturday before Memorial Day.
What is the wild rainbow trout limit on Salt Creek?
Wild Rainbow Trout are catch and release only on Salt Creek. Season: Year-round · Opens Saturday before Memorial Day.
Is Salt Creek catch and release?
Some rules on Salt 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 Salt Creek?
Where Salt 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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