Fishing in Montesano, WA

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Montesano, Washington?

Anglers in Montesano , WA recommend these top fishing spots: Chehalis River , Grays Harbor County Coast , Grays Harbor , Lake Sylvia , Lake Aberdeen .

Q: 🐟 What fish can you catch in Montesano?

Most commonly caught species around Montesano , WA : Largemouth bass - 904 reported catches Rainbow trout - 801 reported catches Coho salmon - 223 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 203 reported catches Chinook salmon - 153 reported catches .

Q: 📢 What are the latest Montesano fishing reports?

The latest Montesano , WA fishing reports are: @zaiden-hernandez reported a nice Largemouth bass at Isabella Lake . @zaiden-hernandez reported a nice Largemouth bass at Isabella Lake . @zaiden-hernandez reported a nice Largemouth bass at Isabella Lake . @zaiden-hernandez reported a nice Largemouth bass at Isabella Lake . .

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Largemouth bass

Isabella Lake

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Largemouth bass

Isabella Lake

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Largemouth bass

Isabella Lake

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Isabella Lake

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Largemouth bass

Isabella Lake

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Isabella Lake

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Fishing regulations in Montesano

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Fishing regulations in Washington can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Largemouth bass as of July 27th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Largemouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

Memorable

1 > 17

Max size

12"

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No min. size in lakes, ponds, and reservoirs. Only largemouth bass less than 12" may be retained, except 1 over 17" may be retained. Daily limit 5. No size restriction/daily limit in rivers, streams, and beaver ponds.For more information please see State of Washington Fishing Regulations

Edibility

Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe

Synonyms

Micropterus nigricans

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CHEHALIS RIVERfrom the mouth (Hwy. 101 Bridge in Aberdeen) to Fuller Bridge (Keys Rd.) including all channels, sloughs, and interconnected waterways CRC (317)All speciesAug. 1-Dec. 31Two-Pole allowed.Aug. 1-Nov. 30Single-point barbless hooks required.TroutSat. before Memorial Day-Apr. 15Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: min. size 14".Other game fishSat. before Memorial Day-Apr. 15Statewide min. size/daily limit.SalmonAug. 1-Sept. 15Min. size 12". Daily limit 6. Release adults.Sept. 16-Nov. 30Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adults. Release adult Chinook.Dec. 1-Dec. 31Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 1 adult. Release Chinook.from Fuller Bridge (Keys Rd.) to South Elma Bridge (Wakefield Rd.) CRC (317)All speciesAug. 1-Nov. 30Single-point barbless hooks required.Aug. 1-Dec. 31Two-Pole allowed.TroutSat. before Memorial Day-Apr. 15Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: min. size 14".Other game fishSat. before Memorial Day-Apr. 15Statewide min. size/daily limit.SalmonAug. 1-Sept. 15Min. size 12". Daily limit 6. Release adults.Sept. 16-Sept. 30Closed.Oct. 1-Nov. 30Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adults. Release adult Chinook.Dec. 1-Dec. 31Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 1 adult. Release Chinook.from South Elma Bridge (Wakefield Rd.) to the Black River CRC (317)All speciesAug. 1-Nov. 30Single-point barbless hooks required.TroutSat. before Memorial Day-Apr. 15Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: min. size 14".Other game fishSat. before Memorial Day-Apr. 15Statewide min. size/daily limit.SalmonOct. 1-Nov. 30Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adults. Release adult Chinook.Dec. 1-Dec. 31Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 1 adult. Release Chinook.from the Black River to the high bridge on Weyerhaeuser 1000 line CRC (315)All speciesAug. 16-Nov. 30Single-point barbless hooks required.TroutSat. before Memorial Day-Apr. 15Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: min. size 14".Other game fishSat. before Memorial Day-Apr. 15Statewide min. size/daily limit.SalmonOct. 1-Nov. 30Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adults. Release adult Chinook.Dec. 1-Dec. 31Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 1 adult. Release Chinook.from high bridge on Weyerhaeuser 1000 line approx. 400 yards downstream of Roger Creek (south of Pe Ell) upstream including all forks CRC (315)All speciesSelective gear rules.TroutSat. before Memorial Day-Apr. 15Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.Other game fishSat. before Memorial Day-Apr. 15Statewide min. size/daily limit.COPALIS RIVERfrom mouth to Carlisle Bridge CRC (339)All speciesAug. 16-Nov. 30Single-point barbless hooks required.TroutSat. before Memorial Day-Last Day of Feb.Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: min. size 14".Steelhead (hatchery)Sat. before Memorial Day-Last Day of Feb.Statewide min. size/daily limit. It is permissible to retain steelhead with a dorsal fin height of less than 2 1/8" or with an adipose or ventral fin clipped.Other game fishSat. before Memorial Day-Last Day of Feb.Statewide min. size/daily limit.SalmonSept. 1-Nov. 30Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adults. Release adult Chinook.Dec. 1-Dec. 31Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 1 adult. Release Chinook.from Carlisle Bridge upstream CRC (339)TroutSat. before Memorial Day-Last Day of Feb.Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: min. size 14".Other game fishSat. before Memorial Day-Last Day of Feb.Statewide min. size/daily limit.ELK RIVERfrom mouth (Hwy. 105 Bridge) to the confluence of Middle Branch CRC (342)All speciesAug. 16-Nov. 30Single-point barbless hooks required.TroutSat. before Memorial Day-Last Day of Feb.Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: min. size 14".Other game fishSat. before Memorial Day-Last Day of Feb.Statewide min. size/daily limit.SalmonOct. 1-Nov. 30Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adults. Release adult Chinook.Dec. 1-Dec. 31Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 1 adult. Release Chinook.from confluence of Middle Branch upstream CRC (342)TroutSat. before Memorial Day-Last Day of Feb.Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: min. size 14".Other game fishSat. before Memorial Day-Last Day of Feb.Statewide min. size/daily limit.HOQUIAM RIVER INCLUDING WEST FORKfrom mouth (Hwy. 101 Bridge on Simpson Ave.) to Dekay Rd. Bridge (West Fork) CRC (355)All speciesAug. 16-Nov. 30Single-point barbless hooks required.TroutSat. before Memorial Day-Last Day of Feb.Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: min. size 14".Other game fishSat. before Memorial Day-Last Day of Feb.Statewide min. size/daily limit.SalmonOct. 1-Nov. 30Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adults. Release adult Chinook.Dec. 1-Dec. 31Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 1 adult. Release Chinook.from Dekay Rd. Bridge upstream CRC (355)All speciesSelective gear rules.TroutSat. before Memorial Day-Last Day of Feb.Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: min. size 14".Other game fishSat. before Memorial Day-Last Day of Feb.Statewide min. size/daily limit.HOQUIAM RIVER, EAST FORKfrom mouth to confluence of Berryman Creek CRC (355)All speciesAug. 16-Nov. 30Single-point barbless hooks required.TroutSat. before Memorial Day-Last Day of Feb.Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: min. size 14".Other game fishSat. before Memorial Day-Last Day of Feb.Statewide min. size/daily limit.SalmonOct. 1-Nov. 30Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adults. Release adult Chinook.Dec. 1-Dec. 31Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 1 adult. Release Chinook.from the confluence of Berryman Creek upstream to Youman's Rd. Bridge CRC (355)All speciesSelective gear rules.TroutSat. before Memorial Day-Last Day of Feb.Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: min. size 14".Other game fishSat. before Memorial Day-Last Day of Feb.Statewide min. size/daily limit.HUMPTULIPS RIVERfrom mouth (Jessie Slough) to Hwy. 101 Bridge including all channels, sloughs, and interconnected waterways CRC (358)All speciesAug. 16-Nov. 30Single-point barbless hooks required. Night closure.TroutSat. before Memorial Day-Mar. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: min. size 14".Other game fishSat. before Memorial Day-Mar. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.SalmonSept. 1-Sept. 30Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adults. Release wild Chinook and wild coho.Oct. 1-Oct. 31Min. size 12". Daily limit 6. Up to 2 adults including no more than 1 Chinook may be retained. Release wild Chinook and wild coho.Nov. 1-Dec. 31Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 1 adult. Release Chinook and wild coho.from Hwy. 101 Bridge to confluence of East and West forks CRC (358)All speciesMar. 1-Mar. 31Selective gear rules.Aug. 16-Nov. 30Night closure. Single-point barbless hooks required.Dec. 1-Mar. 31Internal combustion motors prohibited.TroutMar. 1-Mar. 31Catch-and-release.Sat. before Memorial Day-Last Day of Feb.Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: min. size 14".Steelhead (hatchery)Sat. before Memorial Day-Mar. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.Other game fishMar. 1-Mar. 31Catch-and-release.Sat. before Memorial Day-Last Day of Feb.Statewide min. size/daily limit.SalmonSept. 1-Sept. 30Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adults. Release wild Chinook and wild coho.Oct. 1-Oct. 31Min. size 12". Daily limit 6. Up to 2 adults including no more than 1 Chinook may be retained. Release wild Chinook and wild coho.Nov. 1-Dec. 31Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 1 adult. Release Chinook and wild coho.HUMPTULIPS RIVER, EAST FORKCRC (361)All speciesAug. 16-Oct. 31Anti-snagging rule. Night closure.All game fishSat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.HUMPTULIPS RIVER, WEST FORKfrom mouth to Donkey Creek CRC (362)All speciesMar. 1-Mar. 31Selective gear rules.Aug. 16-Nov. 30Night closure. Anti-snagging rule.TroutMar. 1-Mar. 31Catch-and-release.Sat. before Memorial Day-Last Day of Feb.Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: min. size 14".Steelhead (hatchery)Sat. before Memorial Day-Mar. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.Other game fishMar. 1-Mar. 31Catch-and-release.Sat. before Memorial Day-Last Day of Feb.Statewide min. size/daily limit.JOE CREEKfrom mouth to Ocean Beach Rd. Bridge. CRC (323)All speciesAug. 16-Nov. 30Single-point barbless hooks required.TroutSat. before Memorial Day-Dec. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: min. size 14".Other game fishSat. before Memorial Day-Dec. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.SalmonSept. 1-Nov. 30Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adults. Release adult Chinook.Dec. 1-Dec. 31Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 1 adult. Release Chinook.JOHNS RIVERfrom mouth (Hwy. 105 Bridge) to Ballon Creek CRC (367)All speciesAug. 16-Nov. 30Single-point barbless hooks required.TroutSat. before Memorial Day-Last Day of Feb.Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: min. size 14".Other game fishSat. before Memorial Day-Last Day of Feb.Statewide min. size/daily limit.SalmonOct. 1-Nov. 30Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adults. Release adult Chinook.Dec. 1-Dec. 31Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 1 adult. Release Chinook.MOCLIPS RIVERfrom mouth to Quinault Indian Reservation boundary CRC (371)All speciesAug. 16-Nov. 30Single-point barbless hooks required.TroutSat. before Memorial Day-Last Day of Feb.Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: min. size 14".Steelhead (hatchery)Sat. before Memorial Day-Last Day of Feb.Statewide min. size/daily limit. It is permissible to retain steelhead with a dorsal fin height of less than 2 1/8" or with an adipose or ventral fin clipped.Other game fishSat. before Memorial Day-Last Day of Feb.Statewide min. size/daily limit.SalmonSept. 1-Nov. 30Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adults. Release adult Chinook.Dec. 1-Dec. 31Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 1 adult. Release Chinook.SATSOP RIVER AND EAST FORKfrom mouth to bridge at Schafer State Park CRC (329)All speciesAug. 1-Sept. 30Selective gear rules.Aug. 16-Nov. 30Night closure.Oct. 1-Nov. 30Single-point barbless hooks required.TroutSat. before Memorial Day-Mar. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: min. size 14".Other game fishSat. before Memorial Day-Mar. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.SalmonOct. 1-Nov. 30Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adults. Release adult Chinook.Dec. 1-Dec. 31Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 1 adult. Release Chinook.SATSOP RIVER, WEST FORKCRC (331)All speciesAug. 16-Nov. 30Anti-snagging rule. Night closure.TroutSat. before Memorial Day-Last Day of Feb.Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: min. size 14".Other game fishSat. before Memorial Day-Last Day of Feb.Statewide min. size/daily limit.STEVENS CREEKfrom mouth to cable crossing downstream of WDFW hatchery outlet CRC (364)TroutSat. before Memorial Day-Sept. 30Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: min. size 14".Dec. 1-Last Day of Feb.Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: min. size 14".Other game fishSat. before Memorial Day-Sept. 30Statewide min. size/daily limit.Dec. 1-Last Day of Feb.Statewide min. size/daily limit.from cable crossing to WDFW hatchery outletAll speciesCLOSED WATERS.from WDFW hatchery outlet to Hwy. 101 Bridge CRC (364)TroutSat. before Memorial Day-Sept. 30Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: min. size 14".Dec. 1-Last Day of Feb.Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: min. size 14".Other game fishSat. before Memorial Day-Sept. 30Statewide min. size/daily limit.Dec. 1-Last Day of Feb.Statewide min. size/daily limit.VAN WINKLE CREEKfrom mouth to 400' below outlet of Lake Aberdeen Hatchery CRC (419)All speciesAug. 16-Nov. 30Night closure. Anti-snagging rule.TroutSat. before Memorial Day-Jan. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: min. size 14".Other game fishSat. before Memorial Day-Jan. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.SalmonOct. 1-Nov. 30Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adults. Release adult Chinook.Dec. 1-Dec. 31Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 1 adult. Release Chinook.WISHKAH RIVERfrom mouth to 200' below the weir at the Wishkah Rearing Ponds CRC (335)All speciesAug. 16-Nov. 30Single-point barbless hooks required.TroutSat. before Memorial Day-Last Day of Feb.Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: min. size 14".Other game fishSat. before Memorial Day-Last Day of Feb.Statewide min. size/daily limit.SalmonOct. 1-Nov. 30Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adults. Release adult Chinook.Dec. 1-Dec. 31Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 1 adult. Release Chinook.from 150' upstream to 150' downstream of the Wishkah adult attraction channel/ outfall structure (within the posted fishing boundary) CRC (335A)All speciesOpen only to anglers with disabilities who permanently use a wheelchair and have a designated harvester companion card.Aug. 16-Nov. 30Single-point barbless hooks required.TroutSat. before Memorial Day-Last Day of Feb.Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: min. size 14".Other game fishSat. before Memorial Day-Last Day of Feb.Statewide min. size/daily limit.SalmonOct. 1-Nov. 30Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adults. Release adult Chinook.Dec. 1-Dec. 31Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 1 adult. Release Chinook.WYNOOCHEE RIVERfrom mouth to WDFW White Bridge access site CRC (337)All speciesAug. 1-Sept. 30Selective gear rules.Oct. 1-Nov. 30Single-point barbless hooks required.TroutSat. before Memorial Day-Mar. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: min. size 14".Other game fishSat. before Memorial Day-Mar. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.SalmonOct. 1-Nov. 30Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adults. Release adult Chinook.Dec. 1-Dec. 31Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 1 adult. Release Chinook.from WDFW White Bridge access site to 7400 Line Bridge CRC (337)All speciesAug. 16-Sept. 15Single-point barbless hooks required.Sept. 16-Nov. 30Bait prohibited. Single-point barbless hooks required.TroutSat. before Memorial Day-Mar. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: min. size 14".Other game fishSat. before Memorial Day-Mar. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.from 7400 Line Bridge to 400' downstream of barrier dam near Grisdale CRC (337)All speciesSelective gear rules.TroutSat. before Memorial Day-Mar. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: min. size 14".Other game fishSat. before Memorial Day-Mar. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.from barrier dam near Grisdale to 400' downstream of Wynoochee Dam CRC (337)All speciesSelective gear rules.TroutSat. before Memorial Day-Mar. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: min. size 14".Other game fishSat. before Memorial Day-Mar. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.400' downstream from barrier dam near Grisdale to the barrier damAll speciesCLOSED WATERS.upstream of Wynoochee reservoir to Wynoochee Falls CRC (337)All speciesSelective gear rules.TroutSat. before Memorial Day-Mar. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: min. size 14".Other game fishSat. before Memorial Day-Mar. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.from 400' downstream of Wynoochee Dam to Wynoochee damAll speciesCLOSED WATERS.ABERDEEN LAKEAll game fish4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.BOWERS LAKEVance Creek Pond #1All speciesTwo-Pole not allowed. Open for juvenile anglers, senior anglers and anglers with a disability who possess a designated harvester companion card only.All game fishYear-roundStatewide min. size/daily limit.DAMON LAKESmallmouth bassYear-roundNo min. size. Daily limit 15. Only 1 over 14" may be retained.Largemouth bassYear-roundNo min. size. Daily limit 10. Max. size 12", except 1 over 17" may be retained.Channel catfishYear-roundNo min. size. Daily limit 10.WalleyeYear-roundNo min. size. Daily limit 16. Only 1 over 22" may be retained.Other game fishYear-roundStatewide min. size/daily limit.DUCK LAKECrappieYear-roundNo min. size. No daily limit.Grass carpYear-roundNo min. size. No daily limit. May also be taken by bow-and-arrow.Other game fishYear-roundStatewide min. size/daily limit.FAILOR LAKEAll game fish4th Sat. in Apr.-Sept. 15Statewide min. size/daily limit.QUIGG LAKELocated at Friends Landing near Montesano CRC (370)All speciesTwo-Pole not allowed.TroutSat. before Memorial Day-Apr. 15Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: min. size 14".Other game fishSat. before Memorial Day-Apr. 15Statewide min. size/daily limit.SalmonOct. 1-Jan. 31Min. size 12". Daily limit 6. Up to 4 adults may be retained. Release all salmon other than hatchery coho.WYNOOCHEE RESERVOIRTrout4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31Min. size 14". Daily limit 2.Smallmouth bass4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31No min. size. Daily limit 15. Only 1 over 14" may be retained.Largemouth bass4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31No min. size. Daily limit 10. Max. size 12", except 1 over 17" may be retained.Channel catfish4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31No min. size. Daily limit 10.Walleye4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31No min. size. Daily limit 16. Only 1 over 22" may be retained.Other game fish4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.BLACK RIVERfrom mouth to bridge on 128th Ave. SW (west of Littlerock) CRC (706)All speciesAnti-snagging rule. Night closure. Barbless hooks required.TroutSat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: min. size 14".Other game fishSat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.SalmonOct. 1-Nov. 30Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adults. Release adult Chinook.Dec. 1-Dec. 31Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 1 adult. Release Chinook.CANYON RIVERAll speciesCLOSED WATERS.CLOQUALLUM CREEKfrom mouth to the outlet at Stump Lake CRC (321)TroutSat. before Memorial Day-Last Day of Feb.Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: min. size 14".Other game fishSat. before Memorial Day-Last Day of Feb.Statewide min. size/daily limit.SATSOP RIVER, MIDDLE FORKCRC (331)All speciesAug. 16-Nov. 30Anti-snagging rule. Night closure.TroutSat. before Memorial Day-Last Day of Feb.Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: min. size 14".Other game fishSat. before Memorial Day-Last Day of Feb.Statewide min. size/daily limit.NORTH RIVERfrom the Hwy. 105 Bridge to Fall River CRC (382)All speciesAug. 16-Nov. 30Anti-snagging rule. Night closure. Single-point barbless hooks required.TroutSat. before Memorial Day-Last Day of Feb.Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: min. size 14".Other game fishSat. before Memorial Day-Last Day of Feb.Statewide min. size/daily limit.SalmonOct. 1-Jan. 31Min. size 12". Daily limit 6. Up to 2 adults including no more than 1 wild coho may be retained. Release wild Chinook.QUEETS RIVERCRC (394)All speciesYear-roundContact Olympic National Park for regulations. (360) 565-3000. www.nps.gov/olym/planyourvisit/ fishing.htm.QUINAULT RIVER, UPPERfrom mouth at upper end of Quinault Lake upstream to Olympic National Park boundary CRC (412)All speciesInternal combustion motors prohibited. Only 1 barbless hook allowed.Feb. 16-Apr. 15Bait prohibited.Sat. before Memorial Day-Sept. 30Bait prohibited.TroutSat. before Memorial Day-Apr. 15Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Release wild rainbow trout. Cutthroat trout min. size 14".Steelhead (hatchery)Sat. before Memorial Day-Apr. 15Statewide min. size/daily limit. It is permissible to retain steelhead with a dorsal fin height of less than 2 1/8" or with an adipose or ventral fin clipped.Other game fishSat. before Memorial Day-Apr. 15Statewide min. size/daily limit.SalmonJuly 1-Sept. 30Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 jacks. Release adult salmon.Oct. 1-Nov. 30Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adults. Release sockeye and chum.

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FAQ about Montesano fishing

🎣 Where to fish in Montesano, Washington?

Anglers in Montesano, WA recommend these top fishing spots: Chehalis River, Grays Harbor County Coast, Grays Harbor, Lake Sylvia, and Lake Aberdeen.

🐟 What fish can you catch in Montesano?

Most commonly caught species around Montesano, WA:

Largemouth bass - 904 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 801 reported catches
Coho salmon - 223 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 203 reported catches
Chinook salmon - 153 reported catches

📢 What are the latest Montesano fishing reports?

The latest Montesano, WA fishing reports are:

@zaiden-hernandez reported a nice Largemouth bass at Isabella Lake.
@zaiden-hernandez reported a nice Largemouth bass at Isabella Lake.
@zaiden-hernandez reported a nice Largemouth bass at Isabella Lake.
@zaiden-hernandez reported a nice Largemouth bass at Isabella Lake.

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