Fishing in Washington

Swift Reservoir Fishing Regulations

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

Swift Reservoir is a reservoir in Skamania County, Washington. It has its own fishing regulations for 13 species, including Atlantic Salmon, Brook Trout, Brown Trout, and Chinook Salmon, set separately for 2 sections of the reservoir. These rules replace Washington's statewide limits on this water.

13 species with limits2 sections with their own rules
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Map of Swift Reservoir

Aerial map of Swift Reservoir, Skamania County, Washington
46.0557, -122.1143Directions ↗

Fish with special rules on Swift Reservoir

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Atlantic Salmon illustration

Atlantic Salmon

8–15" slot

Brook Trout illustration

Brook Trout

8" min · 10/day

Brown Trout illustration

Brown Trout

8" min · 10/day

Chinook Salmon illustration

Chinook Salmon

8–15" slot

Coho Salmon illustration

Coho Salmon

8–15" slot

Cutthroat Trout illustration

Cutthroat Trout

8" min · 10/day

Golden Trout illustration

Golden Trout

8" min · 10/day

Lake Trout illustration

Lake Trout

8" min · 10/day

Swift Reservoir limits by species (2026)

From dam to markers approx. 3/8 mile below Eagle Cliff Bridge

SpeciesSize limitDaily bagSeason
All Fish SpeciesTwo-Pole not allowed.––Always open
Atlantic SalmonNo catch record card required. · Salmon count toward trout daily limit.8–15" slot–May 23 – Nov 30 · Sat. before Memorial Day-Nov. 30
Brook Trout8" min10May 23 – Nov 30 · Sat. before Memorial Day-Nov. 30
Brown Trout8" min10May 23 – Nov 30 · Sat. before Memorial Day-Nov. 30
Chinook SalmonNo catch record card required. · Salmon count toward trout daily limit.8–15" slot–May 23 – Nov 30 · Sat. before Memorial Day-Nov. 30
Coho SalmonNo catch record card required. · Salmon count toward trout daily limit.8–15" slot–May 23 – Nov 30 · Sat. before Memorial Day-Nov. 30
Cutthroat Trout8" min10May 23 – Nov 30 · Sat. before Memorial Day-Nov. 30
Golden Trout8" min10May 23 – Nov 30 · Sat. before Memorial Day-Nov. 30
Lake Trout8" min10May 23 – Nov 30 · Sat. before Memorial Day-Nov. 30
Pink SalmonNo catch record card required. · Salmon count toward trout daily limit.8–15" slot–May 23 – Nov 30 · Sat. before Memorial Day-Nov. 30
Rainbow Trout8" min10May 23 – Nov 30 · Sat. before Memorial Day-Nov. 30
Sockeye SalmonNo catch record card required. · Salmon count toward trout daily limit.8–15" slot–May 23 – Nov 30 · Sat. before Memorial Day-Nov. 30
Steelhead–Catch & release onlyMay 23 – Nov 30 · Sat. before Memorial Day-Nov. 30
8" min10May 23 – Nov 30 · Sat. before Memorial Day-Nov. 30
Wild TroutWild fish only–Catch & release onlyMay 23 – Nov 30 · Sat. before Memorial Day-Nov. 30

From markers approx. 3/8 mile below Eagle Cliff Bridge to bridge

SpeciesSize limitDaily bagSeason
All Fish SpeciesTwo-Pole not allowed. · Artificial Only; No Bait; Single Point Hook––Always open
Atlantic SalmonNo catch record card required. · Salmon count toward trout daily limit.8–15" slot–May 23 – Jul 15 · Sat. before Memorial Day-July 15
Brook Trout8" min10May 23 – Jul 15 · Sat. before Memorial Day-July 15
Brown Trout8" min10May 23 – Jul 15 · Sat. before Memorial Day-July 15
Chinook SalmonNo catch record card required. · Salmon count toward trout daily limit.8–15" slot–May 23 – Jul 15 · Sat. before Memorial Day-July 15
Coho SalmonNo catch record card required. · Salmon count toward trout daily limit.8–15" slot–May 23 – Jul 15 · Sat. before Memorial Day-July 15
Cutthroat Trout8" min10May 23 – Jul 15 · Sat. before Memorial Day-July 15
Golden Trout8" min10May 23 – Jul 15 · Sat. before Memorial Day-July 15
Lake Trout8" min10May 23 – Jul 15 · Sat. before Memorial Day-July 15
Pink SalmonNo catch record card required. · Salmon count toward trout daily limit.8–15" slot–May 23 – Jul 15 · Sat. before Memorial Day-July 15
Rainbow Trout8" min10May 23 – Jul 15 · Sat. before Memorial Day-July 15
Sockeye SalmonNo catch record card required. · Salmon count toward trout daily limit.8–15" slot–May 23 – Jul 15 · Sat. before Memorial Day-July 15
Steelhead8" min10May 23 – Jul 15 · Sat. before Memorial Day-July 15
–Catch & release onlyMay 23 – Jul 15 · Sat. before Memorial Day-July 15
Wild TroutWild fish only–Catch & release onlyMay 23 – Jul 15 · Sat. before Memorial Day-July 15

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

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Swift Reservoir fishing: common questions

What fish have special regulations on Swift Reservoir?

13 species have rules specific to Swift Reservoir: Atlantic Salmon, Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Cutthroat Trout, Golden Trout, and Lake Trout, and 5 more.

What is the atlantic salmon limit on Swift Reservoir?

Atlantic Salmon have a 8–15" slot limit on Swift Reservoir (from dam to markers approx. 3/8 mile below Eagle Cliff Bridge). Season: May 23 – Nov 30 · Sat. before Memorial Day-Nov. 30. Rules differ across 2 sections of the reservoir.

What is the brook trout limit on Swift Reservoir?

Brook Trout must be at least 8" to keep on Swift Reservoir (from dam to markers approx. 3/8 mile below Eagle Cliff Bridge), and the daily bag limit is 10. Season: May 23 – Nov 30 · Sat. before Memorial Day-Nov. 30. Rules differ across 2 sections of the reservoir.

What is the brown trout limit on Swift Reservoir?

Brown Trout must be at least 8" to keep on Swift Reservoir (from dam to markers approx. 3/8 mile below Eagle Cliff Bridge), and the daily bag limit is 10. Season: May 23 – Nov 30 · Sat. before Memorial Day-Nov. 30. Rules differ across 2 sections of the reservoir.

Is Swift Reservoir catch and release?

Some rules on Swift Reservoir are catch and release only, covering Steelhead and Wild Trout. Check the table for the section and dates that apply.

Do Washington statewide fishing rules apply on Swift Reservoir?

Where Swift Reservoir 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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