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Holmes Harbor

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Washington, United States

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Plainfin midshipman

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Pacific spiny dogfish

31 in · 5 lb

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Pacific spiny dogfish

30 in · 4 lb

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Chinook salmon

11 in · 1 lb

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Shiner perch

4 in · 5 oz

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Northern rock sole

5 in · 5 oz

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General info

Holmes Harbor is an estuary located in Island County, Washington, United States. It is most popular for fishing Starry flounder, Pacific spiny dogfish, and Northern rock sole.

Location

48°03′54″N 122°31′50.1″W
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Fishing regulations at Holmes Harbor, WA

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 Starry flounder as of April 13th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Starry flounder

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

15

Aggregate

15

Year-round season. Daily limit is a total of 15 bottomfish subject to individual limits and seasons. Fishing for bottomfish prohibited in waters deeper than 120'. Descending device required onboard vessels.

For more information please see State of Washington Fishing Regulations

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DEER LAKE

  • All game fish
  • 4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31
  • Statewide min. size/daily limit.

GOSS LAKE

  • All game fish
  • 4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31
  • Statewide min. size/daily limit.

LONE LAKE

  • All species
  • Internal combustion motors prohibited. Selective gear rules.
  • Trout
  • Year-round
  • Min. size 18". Daily limit 1.
  • Grass carp
  • Year-round
  • No min. size. No daily limit. May also be taken by bow-and-arrow.
  • Other game fish
  • Year-round
  • Statewide min. size/daily limit.

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48°03′54″N 122°31′50.1″W
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FAQ about Holmes Harbor fishing

Holmes Harbor is an estuary located in Island County, Washington, United States. Its coordinates are:
48°03′54″N 122°31′50.1″W
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