Fishing in Port Townsend, WA

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Port Townsend, Washington?

Anglers in Port Townsend , WA recommend these top fishing spots: Puget Sound , Clallam County Coast , Island County Coast , Admiralty Inlet , San Juan County Coast .

Q: 🐟 What fish can you catch in Port Townsend?

Most commonly caught species around Port Townsend , WA : Largemouth bass - 2,865 reported catches Rainbow trout - 1,734 reported catches Coho salmon - 686 reported catches Chinook salmon - 545 reported catches Pink salmon - 416 reported catches .

Q: 📢 What are the latest Port Townsend fishing reports?

The latest Port Townsend , WA fishing reports are: @Phish_Tales96 reported a nice Rainbow trout at Lake Goodwin . @hadleynoah reported a nice Largemouth bass at Cranberry Lake . @Phish_Tales96 reported a nice Rainbow trout at Lake Goodwin . @Anytimefishintime reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Serene . @townesthornton reported a nice Rock bass at Snohomish County Coast . .

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Washington, United States

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Top fish species in Port Townsend

Latest Port Townsend fishing reports

Rainbow trout

Lake Goodwin

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Largemouth bass

Cranberry Lake

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Rainbow trout

Lake Goodwin

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Largemouth bass

Lake Serene

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Rock bass

Snohomish County Coast

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

Lone Lake

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Largemouth bass

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Yellow perch

Cranberry Lake

9 in · 1 lb

Yellow perch

Cranberry Lake

8 in · 6 oz

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Fishing regulations in Port Townsend

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

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 25th, 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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Total Length

Restrictions & requirements

Additional information

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

Location specific information

BIG QUILCENE RIVERFrom the mouth to the downstream terminus of WDFW public access easement (lat 47.816759, long -122.89084) CRC (812)All speciesWDFW access easement is from Hwy. 101 Bridge downstream approx. 1 mile on north side of the river only. Internal combustion motors prohibited.Sat. before Memorial Day-Aug. 15Selective gear rules.TroutSat. before Memorial Day-Aug. 15Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.Other game fishSat. before Memorial Day-Aug. 15Statewide min. size/daily limit.SalmonAug. 16-Aug. 31Min. size 12". Daily limit 4. Night closure. Anti-snagging rule. Release all salmon other than coho.From the downstream terminus of WDFW public access easement to Hwy. 101 BridgeAll speciesInternal combustion motors prohibited. WDFW access easement is from Hwy. 101 Bridge downstream approx. 1 mile on north side of the river only.Sat. before Memorial Day-Aug. 15Selective gear rules.TroutSat. before Memorial Day-Aug. 15Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.Other game fishSat. before Memorial Day-Aug. 15Statewide min. size/daily limit.SalmonAug. 16-Oct. 31Min. size 12". Daily limit 4. Night closure. Anti-snagging rule. Release all salmon other than coho.from Hwy. 101 Bridge to the weir at Quilcene National Fish HatcheryAll speciesCLOSED WATERS.from the weir at Quilcene National Fish Hatchery to upper boundary of Falls View Campground CRC (812)All speciesSelective gear rules.TroutSat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.Other game fishSat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.CEDAR CREEKoutside Olympic National Park CRC (311)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.CHIMACUM CREEKfrom mouth to Ness's Corner Rd.All speciesSelective gear rules.TroutSat. before Memorial Day-Aug. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.Other game fishSat. before Memorial Day-Aug. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.from Ness's Corner Rd. upstream, including all forksAll speciesSelective gear rules.TroutSat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.Other game fishSat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.CLEARWATER RIVERfrom mouth to Snahapish River CRC (392)All speciesOnly 1 barbless hook allowed. Internal combustion motors prohibited.Feb. 16-Aug. 31Bait prohibited.TroutSat. before Memorial Day-Apr. 15Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Release wild rainbow trout. Cutthroat trout min. size 14".Other game fishSat. before Memorial Day-Apr. 15Statewide min. size/daily limit.SalmonSept. 1-Nov. 30Min. size 12". Daily limit 3. Up to 2 adults including no more than 1 Chinook may be retained.from Snahapish River upstream CRC (392)All speciesInternal combustion motors prohibited. Bait prohibited. Only 1 barbless hook allowed.TroutSat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Release wild rainbow trout. Cutthroat trout min. size 14".Other game fishSat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.DOSEWALLIPS RIVERfrom mouth to Hwy. 101 Bridge CRC (734)All speciesSat. before Memorial Day-Aug. 31Selective gear rules.TroutSat. before Memorial Day-Aug. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.Other game fishSat. before Memorial Day-Aug. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.SalmonNov. 1-Dec. 15Min. size 12". Daily limit 2. Release all salmon other than chum.from Hwy. 101 Bridge to the Olympic National Park boundary about 3/4 mile down- stream of falls CRC (734)All speciesSelective gear rules.TroutSat. before Memorial Day-Aug. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.Other game fishSat. before Memorial Day-Aug. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.DUCKABUSH RIVERfrom mouth to Mason Co. PUD #1 overhead electrical distribution line CRC (736)All speciesSat. before Memorial Day-Aug. 31Selective gear rules.TroutSat. before Memorial Day-Aug. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.Other game fishSat. before Memorial Day-Aug. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.SalmonNov. 1-Dec. 15Min. size 12". Daily limit 2. Release all salmon other than chum.from Mason Co. PUD #1 overhead electrical distribution line to the Olympic National Park boundary CRC (736)TroutSat. before Memorial Day-Aug. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit. Selective gear rules. Except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.Other game fishSat. before Memorial Day-Aug. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit. Selective gear rules.FULTON CREEKfrom mouth to falls at river mile 0.8All speciesSelective gear rules.TroutSat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.Other game fishSat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.GOODMAN CREEKoutside Olympic National Park CRC (345)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.HOH RIVERfrom Olympic National Park boundary upstream to Dept. of Natural Resource's Oxbow Campground boat launch CRC (350)All speciesOnly 1 single-point barbless hook allowed. Internal combustion motors prohibited.Feb. 16-Apr. 15Bait prohibited.June 1-Aug. 31Bait prohibited.TroutJune 1-Aug. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Release wild rainbow trout. Cutthroat trout min. size 14".Sept. 16-Apr. 15Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Release wild rainbow trout. Cutthroat trout min. size 14".Steelhead (hatchery)Feb. 16-Apr. 15Statewide min. size/daily limit.June 1-Aug. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.Sept. 16-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.Nov. 1-Feb. 15Min. size 20". Daily limit 3.Other game fishJune 1-Aug. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.Sept. 16-Apr. 15Statewide min. size/daily limit.SalmonSept. 16-Nov. 30Min. size 12". Daily limit 4. Up to 2 adults including no more than 1 Chinook may be retained.Dec. 1-Dec. 15Min. size 12". Daily limit 1. Release all salmon other than coho.from Dept. of Natural Resource's Oxbow Campground boat launch to Morgans Cross- ing boat launch CRC (348)All speciesOnly 1 single-point barbless hook allowed. Internal combustion motors prohibited.June 1-Aug. 31Bait prohibited.Sept. 16-Oct. 15Bait prohibited.Dec. 1-Mar. 31Bait prohibited.TroutJune 1-Aug. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Release wild rainbow trout. Cutthroat trout min. size 14".Sept. 16-Apr. 15Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Release wild rainbow trout. Cutthroat trout min. size 14".Other game fishJune 1-Aug. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.Sept. 16-Apr. 15Statewide min. size/daily limit.SalmonOct. 16-Nov. 30Min. size 12". Daily limit 4. Up to 2 adults including no more than 1 Chinook may be retained.Dec. 1-Dec. 15Min. size 12". Daily limit 1. Release all salmon other than coho.from Morgans Crossing boat launch site to Olympic National Park boundary below mouth of South Fork Hoh CRC (348)All speciesOnly 1 single-point barbless hook allowed. Fishing from any floating device prohibited. Bait prohibited.TroutJune 1-Aug. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Release wild rainbow trout. Cutthroat trout min. size 14".Sept. 16-Apr. 15Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Release wild rainbow trout. Cutthroat trout min. size 14".Other game fishJune 1-Aug. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.Sept. 16-Apr. 15Statewide min. size/daily limit.HOH RIVER, SOUTH FORKoutside Olympic National Park CRC (352)All speciesBait prohibited. Only 1 single-point barbless hook allowed. Internal combustion motors prohibited.TroutJune 1-Aug. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Release wild rainbow trout. Cutthroat trout min. size 14".Sept. 16-Apr. 15Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Release wild rainbow trout. Cutthroat trout min. size 14".Other game fishJune 1-Aug. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.Sept. 16-Apr. 15Statewide min. size/daily limit.KALALOCH CREEKoutside Olympic National Park CRC (369)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.LITTLE QUILCENE RIVERmouth to Hwy. 101 Bridge. CRC (766)All speciesSelective gear rules.TroutSat. before Memorial Day-Aug. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.Other game fishSat. before Memorial Day-Aug. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.MATHENY CREEKoutside Olympic National ParkAll speciesOnly 1 barbless hook allowed. Bait prohibited.TroutSat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Release wild rainbow trout. Cutthroat trout min. size 14".Other game fishSat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.MOSQUITO CREEKfrom Olympic National Park boundary upstream to Goodman 3000 Mainline Bridge CRC (373)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.ROCKY BROOKAll speciesCLOSED WATERS.SALMON RIVERoutside Quinault Indian Reservation and Olympic National Park CRC (396)All speciesOnly 1 barbless hook allowed. Internal combustion motors prohibited.Sat. before Memorial Day-Aug. 31Bait prohibited.TroutSat. before Memorial Day-Sept. 30Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Release wild rainbow trout. Cutthroat trout min. size 14".Dec. 1-Last Day of Feb.Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Release wild rainbow trout. Cutthroat trout min. size 14".Steelhead (hatchery)Sat. before Memorial Day-Sept. 30Statewide 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.Dec. 1-Last Day of Feb.Min. size 20". Daily limit 3. 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-Sept. 30Statewide min. size/daily limit.Dec. 1-Last Day of Feb.Statewide min. size/daily limit.SalmonSept. 1-Nov. 30Min. size 12". Daily limit 6. Up to 2 adults including no more than 1 Chinook may be retained.SNAHAPISH RIVERAll speciesBait prohibited. Internal combustion motors prohibited. Only 1 barbless hook allowed.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.SNOW CREEKand tributariesAll speciesCLOSED WATERS.SOLLEKS RIVERAll speciesInternal combustion motors prohibited. Only 1 barbless hook allowed. Bait prohibited.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.TARBOO CREEKAll speciesSelective gear rules.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.CROCKER LAKEAll game fishYear-roundStatewide min. size/daily limit. Except: CLOSED to trout fishing.GIBBS LAKEAll speciesTwo-Pole not allowed. Internal combustion motors prohibited. Selective gear rules.TroutYear-roundMin. size 18". Daily limit 1.Smallmouth 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.HORSESHOE LAKEAll speciesTwo-Pole not allowed. Internal combustion motors prohibited. Foot access only on Pope Resources land. Selective gear rules.Trout4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31Min. size 18". Daily limit 1.Other game fish4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.LENA LAKE, LOWERAll speciesCLOSED WATERS inlet stream from mouth upstream to footbridge (about 100').All game fishYear-roundStatewide min. size/daily limit.SANDYSHORE LAKEAll speciesAccess via Pope Resources private roads only.All game fish4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.SILENT LAKEAll game fish4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.TARBOO LAKEAll speciesInternal combustion motors prohibited.All game fish4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31Statewide min. size/daily limit.TEAL LAKEAll speciesSelective gear rules. Two-Pole not allowed. Internal combustion motors prohibited.TroutYear-roundMin. size 18". Daily limit 1.Other game fishYear-roundStatewide min. size/daily limit.ELWHA RIVER AND TRIBUTARIESElwha River and all tributaries CRC (742)All speciesCLOSED WATERS.SALMON CREEK AND ALL FORKSAll speciesCLOSED WATERS.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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48°07′19.2″N 122°47′15.7″W

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FAQ about Port Townsend fishing

🎣 Where to fish in Port Townsend, Washington?

Anglers in Port Townsend, WA recommend these top fishing spots: Puget Sound, Clallam County Coast, Island County Coast, Admiralty Inlet, and San Juan County Coast.

🐟 What fish can you catch in Port Townsend?

Most commonly caught species around Port Townsend, WA:

Largemouth bass - 2,865 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 1,734 reported catches
Coho salmon - 686 reported catches
Chinook salmon - 545 reported catches
Pink salmon - 416 reported catches

📢 What are the latest Port Townsend fishing reports?

The latest Port Townsend, WA fishing reports are:

@Phish_Tales96 reported a nice Rainbow trout at Lake Goodwin.
@hadleynoah reported a nice Largemouth bass at Cranberry Lake.
@Phish_Tales96 reported a nice Rainbow trout at Lake Goodwin.
@Anytimefishintime reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Serene.
@townesthornton reported a nice Rock bass at Snohomish County Coast.

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