Samish River Fishing Regulations

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

Samish River is a river in Skagit 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.

2 species with limits

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Fish with special rules on Samish River

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Cutthroat Trout

14" min

Samish River limits by species (2026)

Species	Size limit	Daily bag	Season
All Fish SpeciesClosed at night · Single Point Hook	–	–	Aug 1 – Sep 30, Nov 1 – Nov 30
	–	–	Oct 1 – Oct 31 · Closed
Cutthroat Trout	14" min	–	Year-round, Nov 1 – Nov 30 · Opens Saturday before Memorial Day
Wild Rainbow TroutWild fish only	14" min	–	Year-round, Nov 1 – Nov 30 · 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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Samish River fishing: common questions

What fish have special regulations on Samish River?

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

What is the cutthroat trout limit on Samish River?

Cutthroat Trout must be at least 14" to keep on Samish River. Season: Year-round, Nov 1 – Nov 30 · Opens Saturday before Memorial Day.

What is the wild rainbow trout limit on Samish River?

Wild Rainbow Trout must be at least 14" to keep on Samish River. Season: Year-round, Nov 1 – Nov 30 · Opens Saturday before Memorial Day.

Do Washington statewide fishing rules apply on Samish River?

Where Samish 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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