Swofford Pond

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Washington, United States

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Fishing regulations at Swofford Pond, WA

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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.

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Largemouth bass

Regulation boundaryWA Washington State Waters

Bag limit5

The maximum number of individual fish legally harvested per harvester per day. Bag limits are only for properly licensed anglers actively harvesting the species. People who are not actively harvesting or are not properly licensed (if a license is required) may NOT be counted for the purpose of bag limits.

Max size12" (Total Length)

No person shall harvest any individual fish greater than the maximum size except as permitted.

Total length means the straight line distance from the most forward point of the head with the mouth closed, to the farthest tip of the tail with the tail compressed or squeezed, while the fish is lying on its side.

Memorable / trophy limits1 > 17

The maximum number of trophy individuals legally harvested per harvester per day. A trophy is any individual of a length greater than the max size limit. Trophy individuals are included in the daily bag limit unless stated otherwise.

Restrictions & requirements

WA Non-game and Food Fish

You may not harvest in freshwater any fish not classified as a Food Fish or Game Fish except for Northern pike.

WA Snagging

You may not snag or attempt to snag fish. It is unlawful to possess a fish taken from freshwater that was not hooked inside the mouth or on the head. The head is defined as any portion forward of the rear margin of the gill plate.

WA Use of Drugs, Explosives or Poisons

You may not use drugs, explosives, or poison that may kill or injure fish and wildlife.

WA Crossbow

You may not use a crossbow to harvest fish or shellfish.

WA Sale or Barter

You may not offer any recreationally-caught fish or shellfish for sale or barter.

WA Possession and Fishing Rules

You may not fish for or harvest fish or shellfish in an area with catch in your possession that does not meet the rules of that area. However, you may pass through such an area without stopping to fish. Also, you may catch fish in one area and land them at a port in a different area even if that different area is closed or has different rules, with the exception of landing halibut in a closed area, or landing bottom fish caught in Oregon.

WA Harvesting another Person's Limit

You may not harvest any part of another person's daily limit, except for persons who possess a Designated Harvester Companion Card unless otherwise specified. 

WA Bait

You may not chum (broadcast feed) to attract Game Fish unless authorized by Special Rules. You many not use salmon, herring, or halibut for anything other than human consumption or fishing bait. It is unlawful to possess or use live aquatic animals as bait, except: (1) Live aquatic animals (other than fish) collected from the water being fished; (2) Live sand shrimp; (3) Live forage fish in the Columbia River (downstream of Rocky Point/Tongue Point).

WA Transport of Live Fish

You may not transport live fish or relocate shellfish or shells into state waters without a permit.

WA Use of a Net

You may not use a net, except when using a dip net to land legally-hooked fish, a forage fish dip net to harvest forage fish.

WA Use of Chemicals

You may not use any type of chemical irritant to harvest fish, or shellfish unless a special exception has been made by the Director. 

WA Bow and Arrow, Spear and Spearfishing

You may not fish for Game Fish, salmon, sturgeon, shad, octopus, crab, or other shellfish with bow and arrow, spear, or spearfishing gear unless authorized by Special Rules.

WA Gaff Hooks

You may not use a gaff hook, except to land lingcod (in Marine Areas 1-3 and 4 West of Bonilla-Tatoosh line), halibut, tuna, or dogfish shark that will be retained. 

WA Season for Fishing Rivers Streams and Beaver Ponds

Rivers, streams and beaver ponds are open the Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31. Beaver ponds located within or connected to streams listed as open to trout and other game fish follow the same rules as the stream. Lakes, ponds, and reservoirs are open to fishing for game fish (except Dolly Varden/bull trout and grass carp) year-round.

WA Hook and Line Angling

Hook and line angling only. Barbed or barbless hooks may be used, and a hook may be single- point, double, or treble, but not more than one line with up to three hooks per angler may be used. 

WA Cooperation with Data Collection

You must cooperate with data collection or other sampling of fish, shellfish or seaweed upon request of Department of Fish and Wildlife personnel. This includes relinquishing any part of a salmon, steelhead, or other species of fish containing coded-wire tags. 

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

BLUE CREEK

from mouth to posted sign above rearing pond outlet CRC (507)

All species
Anti-snagging rule. Night closure.
Trout
Sat. before Memorial Day-Apr. 15
Min. size 8". Daily limit 5.
Steelhead (hatchery)
Sat. before Memorial Day-Apr. 15
Min. size 20". Daily limit 3.
Other game fish
Sat. before Memorial Day-Apr. 15
Statewide min. size/daily limit.
Salmon
Aug. 1-Dec. 31
Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adults. Release all salmon other than hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho.

from posted sign above rearing pond outlet to Spencer Rd.

All species
CLOSED WATERS.

BUTTER CREEK

All species
Selective gear rules.
All game fish
Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
Statewide min. size/daily limit.

CISPUS RIVER

from mouth to the falls CRC (555)

All species
Closed to all angling within posted "Closed Waters" signs around the adult fish release site.
Trout
Year-round
Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.
Other game fish
Year-round
Statewide min. size/daily limit.
Salmon
Year-round
Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adults. Release all salmon other than hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho.

CISPUS RIVER, NORTH FORK

CRC (555)

All species
Selective gear rules.
All game fish
Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
Statewide min. size/daily limit.

JOHNSON CREEK

(tributary to Cowlitz River)

All species
Selective gear rules.
All game fish
Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
Statewide min. size/daily limit.

LACAMAS CREEK

(tributary to Cowlitz River) CRC (567)

All species
Selective gear rules, except barbed hooks are allowed.
Trout
Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
Min. size 14". Daily limit 2.
Steelhead (hatchery)
Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
Min. size 20". Daily limit 3.
Other game fish
Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
Statewide min. size/daily limit.
Salmon
Aug. 1-Oct. 31
Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adults. Release all salmon other than hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho.

MILL CREEK

from mouth to Hatchery Rd. crossing culvert CRC (625)

All species
Selective gear rules, except barbed hooks are allowed.
Dec. 1-Dec. 31
Night closure. Anti-snagging rule.
Trout
Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
Min. size 14". Daily limit 2.
Dec. 1-Dec. 31
Min. size 14". Daily limit 2.
Steelhead (hatchery)
Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
Min. size 20". Daily limit 3.
Dec. 1-Dec. 31
Min. size 20". Daily limit 3.
Other game fish
Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
Statewide min. size/daily limit.
Dec. 1-Dec. 31
Statewide min. size/daily limit.
Salmon
Aug. 1-Oct. 31
Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adults. Release all salmon other than hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho.
Dec. 1-Dec. 31
Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adults. Release all salmon other than hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho.

RAINEY CREEK

from mouth to Hwy. 12

Trout
Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
Min. size 8". Daily limit 5. Release wild rainbow trout and wild cutthroat trout.
Other game fish
Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
Statewide min. size/daily limit.

SILVER CREEK

from mouth to USFS Rd. 4778

All species
Selective gear rules.
All game fish
Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
Statewide min. size/daily limit.

SKATE CREEK

tributary to Cowlitz River

All species
Selective gear rules.
All game fish
Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
Statewide min. size/daily limit.

TILTON RIVER

from mouth to West Fork CRC (571)

All species
Closed to all angling within posted "Closed Waters" signs around the adult fish release sites.
Sept. 1-Oct. 31
Night closure. Anti-snagging rule.
Trout
Year-round
Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Release wild cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.
Other game fish
Year-round
Statewide min. size/daily limit.
Salmon
Year-round
Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adults. Release all salmon other than hatchery coho.

TILTON RIVER FORKS

includes East, West, North, and South Forks CRC (571)

All species
Selective gear rules.
All game fish
Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
Statewide min. size/daily limit.

CHEHALIS RIVER, SOUTH FORK

from mouth to Boistfort Rd. Bridge near Boistfort school CRC (319)

Trout
Sat. before Memorial Day-Apr. 15
Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: min. size 14".
Other game fish
Sat. before Memorial Day-Apr. 15
Statewide min. size/daily limit.

NEWAUKUM RIVER, INCLUDING SOUTH FORK

from mouth to Leonard Rd. near Onalaska CRC (325)

All species
Aug. 16-Nov. 30
Single-point barbless hooks required. Night closure.
Trout
Sat. before Memorial Day-Mar. 31
Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: min. size 14".
Other game fish
Sat. before Memorial Day-Mar. 31
Statewide min. size/daily limit.
Salmon
Oct. 16-Nov. 30
Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adults. Release adult Chinook.
Dec. 1-Dec. 31
Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 1 adult. Release Chinook.

from Leonard Rd. near Onalaska to Hwy. 508 Bridge near Kearny Creek CRC (325)

All species
Aug. 16-Nov. 30
Single-point barbless hooks required. Night closure.
Trout
Sat. before Memorial Day-Mar. 31
Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: min. size 14".
Other game fish
Sat. before Memorial Day-Mar. 31
Statewide min. size/daily limit.

NEWAUKUM RIVER, MIDDLE FORK

from mouth to Taucher Rd. Bridge CRC (325)

Trout
Sat. before Memorial Day-Mar. 31
Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: min. size 14".
Other game fish
Sat. before Memorial Day-Mar. 31
Statewide min. size/daily limit.

NEWAUKUM RIVER, NORTH FORK

from mouth to 400' below Chehalis City water intake CRC (325)

Trout
Sat. before Memorial Day-Mar. 31
Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: min. size 14".
Other game fish
Sat. before Memorial Day-Mar. 31
Statewide min. size/daily limit.

CARLISLE LAKE

All game fish
Year-round
Statewide min. size/daily limit.
Salmon
Year-round
Landlocked salmon rules.

MAYFIELD LAKE (RESERVOIR)

from Mayfield Dam to Onion Rock Bridge CRC (563)

All species
Two-Pole not allowed.
Trout
Year-round
Min. size 8". Daily limit 10. Release wild rainbow trout and wild cutthroat trout.
Smallmouth bass
Year-round
No min. size. Daily limit 15. Only 1 over 14" may be retained.
Largemouth bass
Year-round
No min. size. Daily limit 10. Max. size 12", except 1 over 17" may be retained.
Channel catfish
Year-round
No min. size. Daily limit 10.
Walleye
Year-round
No min. size. Daily limit 16. Only 1 over 22" may be retained.
Other game fish
Year-round
Statewide min. size/daily limit.
Salmon
Sept. 1-Dec. 31
Min. size 12". Daily limit 6. Up to 2 adults may be retained. Release all salmon other than hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho.

from Mossyrock Dam downstream to the Tacoma Power safety signs at Onion Rock Bridge located just below the dam

All species
CLOSED WATERS.

MINERAL LAKE

All game fish
4th Sat. in Apr.-Sept. 30
Statewide min. size/daily limit.

PACKWOOD LAKE

All species
Two-Pole not allowed.
All game fish
Year-round
Statewide min. size/daily limit.

RIFFE LAKE

from Mossyrock Dam to Lewis County PUD safety signs located approx. 800' below Cowlitz Falls Dam CRC (563)

All species
It is permissible to fish up to the base of Swofford Pond Dam.
All game fish
Year-round
Statewide min. size/daily limit.
Salmon
Year-round
Landlocked salmon rules.

from Cowlitz Falls Dam downstream to the Lewis Co. PUD safety signs located about 800' below the dam

All species
CLOSED WATERS.

SCANEWA, LAKE

(Cowlitz Falls Reservoir) CRC (559)

All species
The upstream boundary of the reservoir in the Cispus arm is the posted markers at the Lewis Co. PUD kayak launch, approx. 1.5 miles upstream from the confluence of the Cowlitz and Cispus arms. Two-Pole not allowed. The upstream boundary of the reservoir in the Cowlitz arm is the posted Lewis County PUD sign on Peters Rd.
Trout
Year-round
Min. size 8". Daily limit 10. Except: Release wild cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.
Smallmouth bass
Year-round
No min. size. Daily limit 15. Only 1 over 14" may be retained.
Largemouth bass
Year-round
No min. size. Daily limit 10. Max. size 12", except 1 over 17" may be retained.
Channel catfish
Year-round
No min. size. Daily limit 10.
Walleye
Year-round
No min. size. Daily limit 16. Only 1 over 22" may be retained.
Other game fish
Year-round
Statewide min. size/daily limit.
Salmon
Year-round
Min. size 12". Daily limit 6. Up to 2 adults may be retained. Release all salmon other than hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho.

WALUPT LAKE

All species
Two-Pole not allowed.
Year-round
CLOSED WATERS all inlet streams.
All game fish
Year-round
Statewide min. size/daily limit.

WILLAME LAKE

All species
Two-Pole not allowed.
All game fish
Year-round
Statewide min. size/daily limit.

BLUE LAKE CREEK

All species
Selective gear rules.
All game fish
Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
Statewide min. size/daily limit.

YELLOWJACKET CREEK

tributary to Cispus River

All species
Selective gear rules.
All game fish
Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
Statewide min. size/daily limit.

COWLITZ RIVER

from boundary markers at mouth to Lexington Bridge CRC (561)

All species
Two-Pole allowed.
Trout
Apr. 1-Fri. before Memorial Day
Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Release wild cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.
Sat. before Memorial Day-Mar. 31
Min. size 8". Daily limit 5. Except: Release wild cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.
Steelhead (hatchery)
Year-round
Min. size 20". Daily limit 3.
Other game fish
Year-round
Statewide min. size/daily limit.
Salmon
Jan. 1-July 31
Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adults. Release all salmon other than hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho.
Aug. 1-Dec. 31
Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 3 adults. Release all salmon other than hatchery coho.

from Lexington Bridge to Mill Creek CRC (561)

All species
Two-Pole allowed.
Trout
Apr. 1-Fri. before Memorial Day
Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Release wild rainbow trout and wild cutthroat trout.
Sat. before Memorial Day-Mar. 31
Min. size 8". Daily limit 5. Release wild rainbow trout and wild cutthroat trout.
Steelhead (hatchery)
Year-round
Min. size 20". Daily limit 3.
Other game fish
Year-round
Statewide min. size/daily limit.
Salmon
Jan. 1-July 31
Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adults. Release all salmon other than hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho.
Aug. 1-Dec. 31
Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 3 adults. Release all salmon other than hatchery coho.

within a 100' radius of the new Cowlitz Trout Hatchery outfall structure CRC (561)

All species
Open only to anglers with disabilities who permanently use a wheelchair and who have a designated harvester companion card. These anglers may fish within posted markers when adjacent waters are open. Two-Pole allowed.
Trout
Apr. 1-Fri. before Memorial Day
Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Release wild cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.
Sat. before Memorial Day-Mar. 31
Min. size 8". Daily limit 5. Except: Release wild cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.
Steelhead (hatchery)
Year-round
Min. size 20". Daily limit 3.
Other game fish
Year-round
Statewide min. size/daily limit.
Salmon
Jan. 1-July 31
Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adults. Release all salmon other than hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho.
Aug. 1-Dec. 31
Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 3 adults. Release all salmon other than hatchery coho.

from Mill Creek to 400' or posted markers below the Barrier Dam CRC (561)

All species
Two-Pole allowed. Fishing from any floating device prohibited.
Apr. 1-Nov. 30
Anti-snagging rule. Night closure.
May 1-June 15
Fishing from south side of river is prohibited.
Trout
Apr. 1-Fri. before Memorial Day
Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Release wild cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.
Sat. before Memorial Day-Mar. 31
Min. size 8". Daily limit 5. Except: Release wild cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.
Steelhead (hatchery)
Year-round
Min. size 20". Daily limit 3.
Other game fish
Year-round
Statewide min. size/daily limit.
Salmon
Jan. 1-July 31
Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adults. Release all salmon other than hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho.
Aug. 1-Dec. 31
Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 3 adults. Release all salmon other than hatchery coho.

within a 100' radius of the new Cowlitz Salmon Hatchery wheelchair ramp (within the posted fishing boundary) CRC (561)

All species
Open only to anglers with disabilities who have a designated harvester companion card. These anglers may fish within posted markers.
Apr. 1-Nov. 30
Night closure.
Trout
Apr. 1-Fri. before Memorial Day
Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Release wild cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.
Sat. before Memorial Day-Mar. 31
Min. size 8". Daily limit 5. Except: Release wild cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.
Steelhead (hatchery)
Year-round
Min. size 20". Daily limit 3.
Other game fish
Year-round
Statewide min. size/daily limit.
Salmon
Jan. 1-July 31
Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adults. Release all salmon other than hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho.
Aug. 1-Dec. 31
Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 3 adults. Release all salmon other than hatchery coho.

from 400' or posted markers below the Cowlitz Salmon Hatchery barrier dam to boundary markers near the Cowlitz Salmon Hatchery water intake located about 1,700' upstream from the Cowlitz Salmon Hatchery barrier dam

All species
CLOSED WATERS.

from boundary markers near the Cowlitz Salmon Hatchery water intake located about 1,700' upstream from the Cowlitz Salmon Hatchery barrier dam to 400' below Mayfield Powerhouse CRC (561)

Trout
Apr. 1-Fri. before Memorial Day
Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Release wild cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.
Sat. before Memorial Day-Mar. 31
Min. size 8". Daily limit 5. Except: Release wild cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.
Steelhead (hatchery)
Year-round
Min. size 20". Daily limit 3.
Other game fish
Year-round
Statewide min. size/daily limit.
Salmon
Jan. 1-July 31
Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adults. Release all salmon other than hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho.
Aug. 1-Dec. 31
Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 3 adults. Release all salmon other than hatchery coho.

from 400' below Mayfield Powerhouse upstream to Mayfield Dam

All species
CLOSED WATERS.

from the posted PUD sign on Peters Rd. to the Forest Rd. 1270 (old Jody's Bridge) CRC (559)

All species
Closed to all angling within posted "Closed Waters" signs around the adult fish release site.
Sept. 1-Oct. 31
Night closure. Anti-snagging rule.
Trout
Year-round
Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Release wild cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.
Other game fish
Year-round
Statewide min. size/daily limit.
Salmon
Year-round
Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adults. Release all salmon other than hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho.

from Forest Rd. 1270 (old Jody's Bridge) upstream and tributaries CRC (559)

All species
Selective gear rules.
Trout
Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.
Other game fish
Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
Statewide min. size/daily limit.

GREEN RIVER TRIBUTARIES

CRC (566)

All species
Selective gear rules.
Trout
Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.
Other game fish
Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
Statewide min. size/daily limit.

OLEQUA CREEK

CRC (569)

All species
Selective gear rules, except barbed hooks are allowed.
Year-round
CLOSED WATERS from 400' below to 200' above the temporary weir while the weir is installed in the creek.
Trout
Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
Min. size 14". Daily limit 2.
Steelhead (hatchery)
Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
Min. size 20". Daily limit 3.
Other game fish
Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
Statewide min. size/daily limit.
Salmon
Aug. 1-Oct. 31
Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adults. Release all salmon other than hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho.

SALMON CREEK

CRC (561)

All species
Selective gear rules, except barbed hooks are allowed.
Trout
Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
Min. size 14". Daily limit 2.
Steelhead (hatchery)
Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
Min. size 20". Daily limit 3.
Other game fish
Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
Statewide min. size/daily limit.
Salmon
Aug. 1-Oct. 31
Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adults. Release all salmon other than hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho.

STILLWATER CREEK

All species
Selective gear rules, except barbed hooks are allowed.
Trout
Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
Min. size 14". Daily limit 2.
Steelhead (hatchery)
Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
Min. size 20". Daily limit 3.
Other game fish
Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
Statewide min. size/daily limit.
Salmon
Aug. 1-Oct. 31
Min. size 12". Daily limit 6. Up to 2 adults may be retained. Release all salmon other than hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho.

GRAYS RIVER, EAST FORK

CRC (597)

All species
Selective gear rules, except barbed hooks are allowed.
Trout
Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.
Other game fish
Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
Statewide min. size/daily limit.
Salmon
Sat. before Memorial Day-July 31
Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adults. Release all salmon other than hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho.
Aug. 1-Oct. 31
Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adults. Release all salmon other than Chinook with an adipose and/or ventral fin clip with a healed scar and hatchery coho.

CRIM CREEK

All species
CLOSED WATERS.

ELK CREEK

CRC (320)

All game fish
Jan. 1-Mar. 31
Statewide min. size/daily limit.
Sat. before Memorial Day-Sept. 30
Statewide min. size/daily limit.

THRASH CREEK

All species
CLOSED WATERS.

SKOOKUMCHUCK RIVER

from mouth to 100' below outlet of TransAlta WDFW steelhead rearing pond located at the base of Skookumchuck Dam CRC (333)

All species
Aug. 16-Nov. 30
Night closure. Single-point barbless hooks required.
Trout
Sat. before Memorial Day-Apr. 30
Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: min. size 14".
Other game fish
Sat. before Memorial Day-Apr. 30
Statewide min. size/daily limit.
Salmon
Oct. 16-Nov. 30
Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adults. Release adult Chinook.
Dec. 1-Dec. 31
Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 1 adult. Release Chinook.

Season open: year-round

Bluegill

Regulation boundaryWA Washington State Waters

Restrictions & requirements

WA Non-game and Food Fish

You may not harvest in freshwater any fish not classified as a Food Fish or Game Fish except for Northern pike.

WA Snagging

WA Use of Drugs, Explosives or Poisons

You may not use drugs, explosives, or poison that may kill or injure fish and wildlife.

WA Crossbow

You may not use a crossbow to harvest fish or shellfish.

WA Sale or Barter

You may not offer any recreationally-caught fish or shellfish for sale or barter.

WA Possession and Fishing Rules

WA Harvesting another Person's Limit

You may not harvest any part of another person's daily limit, except for persons who possess a Designated Harvester Companion Card unless otherwise specified. 

WA Bait

WA Transport of Live Fish

You may not transport live fish or relocate shellfish or shells into state waters without a permit.

WA Use of a Net

You may not use a net, except when using a dip net to land legally-hooked fish, a forage fish dip net to harvest forage fish.

WA Use of Chemicals

You may not use any type of chemical irritant to harvest fish, or shellfish unless a special exception has been made by the Director. 

WA Gaff Hooks

You may not use a gaff hook, except to land lingcod (in Marine Areas 1-3 and 4 West of Bonilla-Tatoosh line), halibut, tuna, or dogfish shark that will be retained. 

WA Season for Fishing Rivers Streams and Beaver Ponds

WA Hook and Line Angling

Hook and line angling only. Barbed or barbless hooks may be used, and a hook may be single- point, double, or treble, but not more than one line with up to three hooks per angler may be used. 

WA Cooperation with Data Collection

Additional information

No min. size. No daily limit.

For more information please see State of Washington Fishing Regulations

Synonyms

Banded Sunfish, Bluegill, Bluespotted Sunfish, Dollar Sunfish, Flier, Green Sunfish, Longear Sunfish, Mud Sunfish, Orangespotted Sunfish, Redbreast Sunfish, Redear Sunfish, Redspotted Sunfish, Rock Bass, Shadow Bass, Warmouth

Location specific information

BLUE CREEK

from mouth to posted sign above rearing pond outlet CRC (507)

All species
Anti-snagging rule. Night closure.
Trout
Sat. before Memorial Day-Apr. 15
Min. size 8". Daily limit 5.
Steelhead (hatchery)
Sat. before Memorial Day-Apr. 15
Min. size 20". Daily limit 3.
Other game fish
Sat. before Memorial Day-Apr. 15
Statewide min. size/daily limit.
Salmon
Aug. 1-Dec. 31
Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adults. Release all salmon other than hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho.

from posted sign above rearing pond outlet to Spencer Rd.

All species
CLOSED WATERS.

BUTTER CREEK

All species
Selective gear rules.
All game fish
Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
Statewide min. size/daily limit.

CISPUS RIVER

from mouth to the falls CRC (555)

All species
Closed to all angling within posted "Closed Waters" signs around the adult fish release site.
Trout
Year-round
Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.
Other game fish
Year-round
Statewide min. size/daily limit.
Salmon
Year-round
Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adults. Release all salmon other than hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho.

CISPUS RIVER, NORTH FORK

CRC (555)

All species
Selective gear rules.
All game fish
Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
Statewide min. size/daily limit.

JOHNSON CREEK

(tributary to Cowlitz River)

All species
Selective gear rules.
All game fish
Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
Statewide min. size/daily limit.

LACAMAS CREEK

(tributary to Cowlitz River) CRC (567)

All species
Selective gear rules, except barbed hooks are allowed.
Trout
Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
Min. size 14". Daily limit 2.
Steelhead (hatchery)
Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
Min. size 20". Daily limit 3.
Other game fish
Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
Statewide min. size/daily limit.
Salmon
Aug. 1-Oct. 31
Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adults. Release all salmon other than hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho.

MILL CREEK

from mouth to Hatchery Rd. crossing culvert CRC (625)

All species
Selective gear rules, except barbed hooks are allowed.
Dec. 1-Dec. 31
Night closure. Anti-snagging rule.
Trout
Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
Min. size 14". Daily limit 2.
Dec. 1-Dec. 31
Min. size 14". Daily limit 2.
Steelhead (hatchery)
Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
Min. size 20". Daily limit 3.
Dec. 1-Dec. 31
Min. size 20". Daily limit 3.
Other game fish
Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
Statewide min. size/daily limit.
Dec. 1-Dec. 31
Statewide min. size/daily limit.
Salmon
Aug. 1-Oct. 31
Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adults. Release all salmon other than hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho.
Dec. 1-Dec. 31
Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adults. Release all salmon other than hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho.

RAINEY CREEK

from mouth to Hwy. 12

Trout
Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
Min. size 8". Daily limit 5. Release wild rainbow trout and wild cutthroat trout.
Other game fish
Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
Statewide min. size/daily limit.

SILVER CREEK

from mouth to USFS Rd. 4778

All species
Selective gear rules.
All game fish
Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
Statewide min. size/daily limit.

SKATE CREEK

tributary to Cowlitz River

All species
Selective gear rules.
All game fish
Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
Statewide min. size/daily limit.

TILTON RIVER

from mouth to West Fork CRC (571)

All species
Closed to all angling within posted "Closed Waters" signs around the adult fish release sites.
Sept. 1-Oct. 31
Night closure. Anti-snagging rule.
Trout
Year-round
Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Release wild cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.
Other game fish
Year-round
Statewide min. size/daily limit.
Salmon
Year-round
Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adults. Release all salmon other than hatchery coho.

TILTON RIVER FORKS

includes East, West, North, and South Forks CRC (571)

All species
Selective gear rules.
All game fish
Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
Statewide min. size/daily limit.

CHEHALIS RIVER, SOUTH FORK

from mouth to Boistfort Rd. Bridge near Boistfort school CRC (319)

Trout
Sat. before Memorial Day-Apr. 15
Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: min. size 14".
Other game fish
Sat. before Memorial Day-Apr. 15
Statewide min. size/daily limit.

NEWAUKUM RIVER, INCLUDING SOUTH FORK

from mouth to Leonard Rd. near Onalaska CRC (325)

All species
Aug. 16-Nov. 30
Single-point barbless hooks required. Night closure.
Trout
Sat. before Memorial Day-Mar. 31
Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: min. size 14".
Other game fish
Sat. before Memorial Day-Mar. 31
Statewide min. size/daily limit.
Salmon
Oct. 16-Nov. 30
Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adults. Release adult Chinook.
Dec. 1-Dec. 31
Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 1 adult. Release Chinook.

from Leonard Rd. near Onalaska to Hwy. 508 Bridge near Kearny Creek CRC (325)

All species
Aug. 16-Nov. 30
Single-point barbless hooks required. Night closure.
Trout
Sat. before Memorial Day-Mar. 31
Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: min. size 14".
Other game fish
Sat. before Memorial Day-Mar. 31
Statewide min. size/daily limit.

NEWAUKUM RIVER, MIDDLE FORK

from mouth to Taucher Rd. Bridge CRC (325)

Trout
Sat. before Memorial Day-Mar. 31
Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: min. size 14".
Other game fish
Sat. before Memorial Day-Mar. 31
Statewide min. size/daily limit.

NEWAUKUM RIVER, NORTH FORK

from mouth to 400' below Chehalis City water intake CRC (325)

Trout
Sat. before Memorial Day-Mar. 31
Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: min. size 14".
Other game fish
Sat. before Memorial Day-Mar. 31
Statewide min. size/daily limit.

CARLISLE LAKE

All game fish
Year-round
Statewide min. size/daily limit.
Salmon
Year-round
Landlocked salmon rules.

MAYFIELD LAKE (RESERVOIR)

from Mayfield Dam to Onion Rock Bridge CRC (563)

All species
Two-Pole not allowed.
Trout
Year-round
Min. size 8". Daily limit 10. Release wild rainbow trout and wild cutthroat trout.
Smallmouth bass
Year-round
No min. size. Daily limit 15. Only 1 over 14" may be retained.
Largemouth bass
Year-round
No min. size. Daily limit 10. Max. size 12", except 1 over 17" may be retained.
Channel catfish
Year-round
No min. size. Daily limit 10.
Walleye
Year-round
No min. size. Daily limit 16. Only 1 over 22" may be retained.
Other game fish
Year-round
Statewide min. size/daily limit.
Salmon
Sept. 1-Dec. 31
Min. size 12". Daily limit 6. Up to 2 adults may be retained. Release all salmon other than hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho.

from Mossyrock Dam downstream to the Tacoma Power safety signs at Onion Rock Bridge located just below the dam

All species
CLOSED WATERS.

MINERAL LAKE

All game fish
4th Sat. in Apr.-Sept. 30
Statewide min. size/daily limit.

PACKWOOD LAKE

All species
Two-Pole not allowed.
All game fish
Year-round
Statewide min. size/daily limit.

RIFFE LAKE

from Mossyrock Dam to Lewis County PUD safety signs located approx. 800' below Cowlitz Falls Dam CRC (563)

All species
It is permissible to fish up to the base of Swofford Pond Dam.
All game fish
Year-round
Statewide min. size/daily limit.
Salmon
Year-round
Landlocked salmon rules.

from Cowlitz Falls Dam downstream to the Lewis Co. PUD safety signs located about 800' below the dam

All species
CLOSED WATERS.

SCANEWA, LAKE

(Cowlitz Falls Reservoir) CRC (559)

All species
The upstream boundary of the reservoir in the Cispus arm is the posted markers at the Lewis Co. PUD kayak launch, approx. 1.5 miles upstream from the confluence of the Cowlitz and Cispus arms. Two-Pole not allowed. The upstream boundary of the reservoir in the Cowlitz arm is the posted Lewis County PUD sign on Peters Rd.
Trout
Year-round
Min. size 8". Daily limit 10. Except: Release wild cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.
Smallmouth bass
Year-round
No min. size. Daily limit 15. Only 1 over 14" may be retained.
Largemouth bass
Year-round
No min. size. Daily limit 10. Max. size 12", except 1 over 17" may be retained.
Channel catfish
Year-round
No min. size. Daily limit 10.
Walleye
Year-round
No min. size. Daily limit 16. Only 1 over 22" may be retained.
Other game fish
Year-round
Statewide min. size/daily limit.
Salmon
Year-round
Min. size 12". Daily limit 6. Up to 2 adults may be retained. Release all salmon other than hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho.

WALUPT LAKE

All species
Two-Pole not allowed.
Year-round
CLOSED WATERS all inlet streams.
All game fish
Year-round
Statewide min. size/daily limit.

WILLAME LAKE

All species
Two-Pole not allowed.
All game fish
Year-round
Statewide min. size/daily limit.

BLUE LAKE CREEK

All species
Selective gear rules.
All game fish
Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
Statewide min. size/daily limit.

YELLOWJACKET CREEK

tributary to Cispus River

All species
Selective gear rules.
All game fish
Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
Statewide min. size/daily limit.

COWLITZ RIVER

from boundary markers at mouth to Lexington Bridge CRC (561)

All species
Two-Pole allowed.
Trout
Apr. 1-Fri. before Memorial Day
Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Release wild cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.
Sat. before Memorial Day-Mar. 31
Min. size 8". Daily limit 5. Except: Release wild cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.
Steelhead (hatchery)
Year-round
Min. size 20". Daily limit 3.
Other game fish
Year-round
Statewide min. size/daily limit.
Salmon
Jan. 1-July 31
Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adults. Release all salmon other than hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho.
Aug. 1-Dec. 31
Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 3 adults. Release all salmon other than hatchery coho.

from Lexington Bridge to Mill Creek CRC (561)

All species
Two-Pole allowed.
Trout
Apr. 1-Fri. before Memorial Day
Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Release wild rainbow trout and wild cutthroat trout.
Sat. before Memorial Day-Mar. 31
Min. size 8". Daily limit 5. Release wild rainbow trout and wild cutthroat trout.
Steelhead (hatchery)
Year-round
Min. size 20". Daily limit 3.
Other game fish
Year-round
Statewide min. size/daily limit.
Salmon
Jan. 1-July 31
Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adults. Release all salmon other than hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho.
Aug. 1-Dec. 31
Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 3 adults. Release all salmon other than hatchery coho.

within a 100' radius of the new Cowlitz Trout Hatchery outfall structure CRC (561)

All species
Open only to anglers with disabilities who permanently use a wheelchair and who have a designated harvester companion card. These anglers may fish within posted markers when adjacent waters are open. Two-Pole allowed.
Trout
Apr. 1-Fri. before Memorial Day
Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Release wild cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.
Sat. before Memorial Day-Mar. 31
Min. size 8". Daily limit 5. Except: Release wild cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.
Steelhead (hatchery)
Year-round
Min. size 20". Daily limit 3.
Other game fish
Year-round
Statewide min. size/daily limit.
Salmon
Jan. 1-July 31
Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adults. Release all salmon other than hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho.
Aug. 1-Dec. 31
Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 3 adults. Release all salmon other than hatchery coho.

from Mill Creek to 400' or posted markers below the Barrier Dam CRC (561)

All species
Two-Pole allowed. Fishing from any floating device prohibited.
Apr. 1-Nov. 30
Anti-snagging rule. Night closure.
May 1-June 15
Fishing from south side of river is prohibited.
Trout
Apr. 1-Fri. before Memorial Day
Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Release wild cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.
Sat. before Memorial Day-Mar. 31
Min. size 8". Daily limit 5. Except: Release wild cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.
Steelhead (hatchery)
Year-round
Min. size 20". Daily limit 3.
Other game fish
Year-round
Statewide min. size/daily limit.
Salmon
Jan. 1-July 31
Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adults. Release all salmon other than hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho.
Aug. 1-Dec. 31
Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 3 adults. Release all salmon other than hatchery coho.

within a 100' radius of the new Cowlitz Salmon Hatchery wheelchair ramp (within the posted fishing boundary) CRC (561)

All species
Open only to anglers with disabilities who have a designated harvester companion card. These anglers may fish within posted markers.
Apr. 1-Nov. 30
Night closure.
Trout
Apr. 1-Fri. before Memorial Day
Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Release wild cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.
Sat. before Memorial Day-Mar. 31
Min. size 8". Daily limit 5. Except: Release wild cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.
Steelhead (hatchery)
Year-round
Min. size 20". Daily limit 3.
Other game fish
Year-round
Statewide min. size/daily limit.
Salmon
Jan. 1-July 31
Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adults. Release all salmon other than hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho.
Aug. 1-Dec. 31
Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 3 adults. Release all salmon other than hatchery coho.

from 400' or posted markers below the Cowlitz Salmon Hatchery barrier dam to boundary markers near the Cowlitz Salmon Hatchery water intake located about 1,700' upstream from the Cowlitz Salmon Hatchery barrier dam

All species
CLOSED WATERS.

from boundary markers near the Cowlitz Salmon Hatchery water intake located about 1,700' upstream from the Cowlitz Salmon Hatchery barrier dam to 400' below Mayfield Powerhouse CRC (561)

Trout
Apr. 1-Fri. before Memorial Day
Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Release wild cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.
Sat. before Memorial Day-Mar. 31
Min. size 8". Daily limit 5. Except: Release wild cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.
Steelhead (hatchery)
Year-round
Min. size 20". Daily limit 3.
Other game fish
Year-round
Statewide min. size/daily limit.
Salmon
Jan. 1-July 31
Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adults. Release all salmon other than hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho.
Aug. 1-Dec. 31
Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 3 adults. Release all salmon other than hatchery coho.

from 400' below Mayfield Powerhouse upstream to Mayfield Dam

All species
CLOSED WATERS.

from the posted PUD sign on Peters Rd. to the Forest Rd. 1270 (old Jody's Bridge) CRC (559)

All species
Closed to all angling within posted "Closed Waters" signs around the adult fish release site.
Sept. 1-Oct. 31
Night closure. Anti-snagging rule.
Trout
Year-round
Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Release wild cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.
Other game fish
Year-round
Statewide min. size/daily limit.
Salmon
Year-round
Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adults. Release all salmon other than hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho.

from Forest Rd. 1270 (old Jody's Bridge) upstream and tributaries CRC (559)

All species
Selective gear rules.
Trout
Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.
Other game fish
Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
Statewide min. size/daily limit.

GREEN RIVER TRIBUTARIES

CRC (566)

All species
Selective gear rules.
Trout
Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.
Other game fish
Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
Statewide min. size/daily limit.

OLEQUA CREEK

CRC (569)

All species
Selective gear rules, except barbed hooks are allowed.
Year-round
CLOSED WATERS from 400' below to 200' above the temporary weir while the weir is installed in the creek.
Trout
Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
Min. size 14". Daily limit 2.
Steelhead (hatchery)
Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
Min. size 20". Daily limit 3.
Other game fish
Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
Statewide min. size/daily limit.
Salmon
Aug. 1-Oct. 31
Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adults. Release all salmon other than hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho.

SALMON CREEK

CRC (561)

All species
Selective gear rules, except barbed hooks are allowed.
Trout
Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
Min. size 14". Daily limit 2.
Steelhead (hatchery)
Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
Min. size 20". Daily limit 3.
Other game fish
Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
Statewide min. size/daily limit.
Salmon
Aug. 1-Oct. 31
Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adults. Release all salmon other than hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho.

STILLWATER CREEK

All species
Selective gear rules, except barbed hooks are allowed.
Trout
Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
Min. size 14". Daily limit 2.
Steelhead (hatchery)
Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
Min. size 20". Daily limit 3.
Other game fish
Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
Statewide min. size/daily limit.
Salmon
Aug. 1-Oct. 31
Min. size 12". Daily limit 6. Up to 2 adults may be retained. Release all salmon other than hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho.

GRAYS RIVER, EAST FORK

CRC (597)

All species
Selective gear rules, except barbed hooks are allowed.
Trout
Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.
Other game fish
Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
Statewide min. size/daily limit.
Salmon
Sat. before Memorial Day-July 31
Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adults. Release all salmon other than hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho.
Aug. 1-Oct. 31
Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adults. Release all salmon other than Chinook with an adipose and/or ventral fin clip with a healed scar and hatchery coho.

CRIM CREEK

All species
CLOSED WATERS.

ELK CREEK

CRC (320)

All game fish
Jan. 1-Mar. 31
Statewide min. size/daily limit.
Sat. before Memorial Day-Sept. 30
Statewide min. size/daily limit.

THRASH CREEK

All species
CLOSED WATERS.

SKOOKUMCHUCK RIVER

from mouth to 100' below outlet of TransAlta WDFW steelhead rearing pond located at the base of Skookumchuck Dam CRC (333)

All species
Aug. 16-Nov. 30
Night closure. Single-point barbless hooks required.
Trout
Sat. before Memorial Day-Apr. 30
Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: min. size 14".
Other game fish
Sat. before Memorial Day-Apr. 30
Statewide min. size/daily limit.
Salmon
Oct. 16-Nov. 30
Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adults. Release adult Chinook.
Dec. 1-Dec. 31
Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 1 adult. Release Chinook.

Season open: year-round

Rainbow trout

Regulation boundaryWA Washington State Waters

Bag limit2

Min size8" (Total Length)

No person shall harvest any individual fish less than the minimum size limit.

Aggregate limit2

The maximum number of individual fish across an aggregate group of species legally harvested per harvester per day.

Restrictions & requirements

WA Non-game and Food Fish

You may not harvest in freshwater any fish not classified as a Food Fish or Game Fish except for Northern pike.

WA Snagging

WA Use of Drugs, Explosives or Poisons

You may not use drugs, explosives, or poison that may kill or injure fish and wildlife.

WA Crossbow

You may not use a crossbow to harvest fish or shellfish.

WA Sale or Barter

You may not offer any recreationally-caught fish or shellfish for sale or barter.

WA Possession and Fishing Rules

WA Harvesting another Person's Limit

You may not harvest any part of another person's daily limit, except for persons who possess a Designated Harvester Companion Card unless otherwise specified. 

WA Bait

WA Transport of Live Fish

You may not transport live fish or relocate shellfish or shells into state waters without a permit.

WA Use of a Net

You may not use a net, except when using a dip net to land legally-hooked fish, a forage fish dip net to harvest forage fish.

WA Use of Chemicals

You may not use any type of chemical irritant to harvest fish, or shellfish unless a special exception has been made by the Director. 

WA Bow and Arrow, Spear and Spearfishing

You may not fish for Game Fish, salmon, sturgeon, shad, octopus, crab, or other shellfish with bow and arrow, spear, or spearfishing gear unless authorized by Special Rules.

WA Gaff Hooks

You may not use a gaff hook, except to land lingcod (in Marine Areas 1-3 and 4 West of Bonilla-Tatoosh line), halibut, tuna, or dogfish shark that will be retained. 

WA Season for Fishing Rivers Streams and Beaver Ponds

WA Hook and Line Angling

Hook and line angling only. Barbed or barbless hooks may be used, and a hook may be single- point, double, or treble, but not more than one line with up to three hooks per angler may be used. 

WA Cooperation with Data Collection

Additional information

The combined daily limit for an angler that fishes in both rivers and lakes on the same day is 5 trout, no more than 2 may be from rivers.

Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout, Golden Trout, Tiger Trout, and Grayling:

In rivers, streams, and beaver ponds: Min. size 8". Daily limit 2.
In lakes, ponds, and reservoirs: No min. size.Daily limit 5.

When fishing with bait, all trout that are lawful to possess and are equal to or greater than the minimum size are counted as part of the daily limit whether kept or released.

For more information please see State of Washington Fishing Regulations

Edibility

Excellent

Synonyms

Oncorhynchus mykiss

Location specific information

BLUE CREEK

from mouth to posted sign above rearing pond outlet CRC (507)

All species
Anti-snagging rule. Night closure.
Trout
Sat. before Memorial Day-Apr. 15
Min. size 8". Daily limit 5.
Steelhead (hatchery)
Sat. before Memorial Day-Apr. 15
Min. size 20". Daily limit 3.
Other game fish
Sat. before Memorial Day-Apr. 15
Statewide min. size/daily limit.
Salmon
Aug. 1-Dec. 31
Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adults. Release all salmon other than hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho.

from posted sign above rearing pond outlet to Spencer Rd.

All species
CLOSED WATERS.

BUTTER CREEK

All species
Selective gear rules.
All game fish
Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
Statewide min. size/daily limit.

CISPUS RIVER

from mouth to the falls CRC (555)

All species
Closed to all angling within posted "Closed Waters" signs around the adult fish release site.
Trout
Year-round
Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.
Other game fish
Year-round
Statewide min. size/daily limit.
Salmon
Year-round
Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adults. Release all salmon other than hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho.

CISPUS RIVER, NORTH FORK

CRC (555)

All species
Selective gear rules.
All game fish
Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
Statewide min. size/daily limit.

JOHNSON CREEK

(tributary to Cowlitz River)

All species
Selective gear rules.
All game fish
Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
Statewide min. size/daily limit.

LACAMAS CREEK

(tributary to Cowlitz River) CRC (567)

All species
Selective gear rules, except barbed hooks are allowed.
Trout
Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
Min. size 14". Daily limit 2.
Steelhead (hatchery)
Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
Min. size 20". Daily limit 3.
Other game fish
Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
Statewide min. size/daily limit.
Salmon
Aug. 1-Oct. 31
Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adults. Release all salmon other than hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho.

MILL CREEK

from mouth to Hatchery Rd. crossing culvert CRC (625)

All species
Selective gear rules, except barbed hooks are allowed.
Dec. 1-Dec. 31
Night closure. Anti-snagging rule.
Trout
Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
Min. size 14". Daily limit 2.
Dec. 1-Dec. 31
Min. size 14". Daily limit 2.
Steelhead (hatchery)
Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
Min. size 20". Daily limit 3.
Dec. 1-Dec. 31
Min. size 20". Daily limit 3.
Other game fish
Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
Statewide min. size/daily limit.
Dec. 1-Dec. 31
Statewide min. size/daily limit.
Salmon
Aug. 1-Oct. 31
Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adults. Release all salmon other than hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho.
Dec. 1-Dec. 31
Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adults. Release all salmon other than hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho.

RAINEY CREEK

from mouth to Hwy. 12

Trout
Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
Min. size 8". Daily limit 5. Release wild rainbow trout and wild cutthroat trout.
Other game fish
Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
Statewide min. size/daily limit.

SILVER CREEK

from mouth to USFS Rd. 4778

All species
Selective gear rules.
All game fish
Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
Statewide min. size/daily limit.

SKATE CREEK

tributary to Cowlitz River

All species
Selective gear rules.
All game fish
Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
Statewide min. size/daily limit.

TILTON RIVER

from mouth to West Fork CRC (571)

All species
Closed to all angling within posted "Closed Waters" signs around the adult fish release sites.
Sept. 1-Oct. 31
Night closure. Anti-snagging rule.
Trout
Year-round
Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Release wild cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.
Other game fish
Year-round
Statewide min. size/daily limit.
Salmon
Year-round
Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adults. Release all salmon other than hatchery coho.

TILTON RIVER FORKS

includes East, West, North, and South Forks CRC (571)

All species
Selective gear rules.
All game fish
Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
Statewide min. size/daily limit.

CHEHALIS RIVER, SOUTH FORK

from mouth to Boistfort Rd. Bridge near Boistfort school CRC (319)

Trout
Sat. before Memorial Day-Apr. 15
Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: min. size 14".
Other game fish
Sat. before Memorial Day-Apr. 15
Statewide min. size/daily limit.

NEWAUKUM RIVER, INCLUDING SOUTH FORK

from mouth to Leonard Rd. near Onalaska CRC (325)

All species
Aug. 16-Nov. 30
Single-point barbless hooks required. Night closure.
Trout
Sat. before Memorial Day-Mar. 31
Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: min. size 14".
Other game fish
Sat. before Memorial Day-Mar. 31
Statewide min. size/daily limit.
Salmon
Oct. 16-Nov. 30
Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adults. Release adult Chinook.
Dec. 1-Dec. 31
Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 1 adult. Release Chinook.

from Leonard Rd. near Onalaska to Hwy. 508 Bridge near Kearny Creek CRC (325)

All species
Aug. 16-Nov. 30
Single-point barbless hooks required. Night closure.
Trout
Sat. before Memorial Day-Mar. 31
Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: min. size 14".
Other game fish
Sat. before Memorial Day-Mar. 31
Statewide min. size/daily limit.

NEWAUKUM RIVER, MIDDLE FORK

from mouth to Taucher Rd. Bridge CRC (325)

Trout
Sat. before Memorial Day-Mar. 31
Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: min. size 14".
Other game fish
Sat. before Memorial Day-Mar. 31
Statewide min. size/daily limit.

NEWAUKUM RIVER, NORTH FORK

from mouth to 400' below Chehalis City water intake CRC (325)

Trout
Sat. before Memorial Day-Mar. 31
Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: min. size 14".
Other game fish
Sat. before Memorial Day-Mar. 31
Statewide min. size/daily limit.

CARLISLE LAKE

All game fish
Year-round
Statewide min. size/daily limit.
Salmon
Year-round
Landlocked salmon rules.

MAYFIELD LAKE (RESERVOIR)

from Mayfield Dam to Onion Rock Bridge CRC (563)

All species
Two-Pole not allowed.
Trout
Year-round
Min. size 8". Daily limit 10. Release wild rainbow trout and wild cutthroat trout.
Smallmouth bass
Year-round
No min. size. Daily limit 15. Only 1 over 14" may be retained.
Largemouth bass
Year-round
No min. size. Daily limit 10. Max. size 12", except 1 over 17" may be retained.
Channel catfish
Year-round
No min. size. Daily limit 10.
Walleye
Year-round
No min. size. Daily limit 16. Only 1 over 22" may be retained.
Other game fish
Year-round
Statewide min. size/daily limit.
Salmon
Sept. 1-Dec. 31
Min. size 12". Daily limit 6. Up to 2 adults may be retained. Release all salmon other than hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho.

from Mossyrock Dam downstream to the Tacoma Power safety signs at Onion Rock Bridge located just below the dam

All species
CLOSED WATERS.

MINERAL LAKE

All game fish
4th Sat. in Apr.-Sept. 30
Statewide min. size/daily limit.

PACKWOOD LAKE

All species
Two-Pole not allowed.
All game fish
Year-round
Statewide min. size/daily limit.

RIFFE LAKE

from Mossyrock Dam to Lewis County PUD safety signs located approx. 800' below Cowlitz Falls Dam CRC (563)

All species
It is permissible to fish up to the base of Swofford Pond Dam.
All game fish
Year-round
Statewide min. size/daily limit.
Salmon
Year-round
Landlocked salmon rules.

from Cowlitz Falls Dam downstream to the Lewis Co. PUD safety signs located about 800' below the dam

All species
CLOSED WATERS.

SCANEWA, LAKE

(Cowlitz Falls Reservoir) CRC (559)

All species
The upstream boundary of the reservoir in the Cispus arm is the posted markers at the Lewis Co. PUD kayak launch, approx. 1.5 miles upstream from the confluence of the Cowlitz and Cispus arms. Two-Pole not allowed. The upstream boundary of the reservoir in the Cowlitz arm is the posted Lewis County PUD sign on Peters Rd.
Trout
Year-round
Min. size 8". Daily limit 10. Except: Release wild cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.
Smallmouth bass
Year-round
No min. size. Daily limit 15. Only 1 over 14" may be retained.
Largemouth bass
Year-round
No min. size. Daily limit 10. Max. size 12", except 1 over 17" may be retained.
Channel catfish
Year-round
No min. size. Daily limit 10.
Walleye
Year-round
No min. size. Daily limit 16. Only 1 over 22" may be retained.
Other game fish
Year-round
Statewide min. size/daily limit.
Salmon
Year-round
Min. size 12". Daily limit 6. Up to 2 adults may be retained. Release all salmon other than hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho.

WALUPT LAKE

All species
Two-Pole not allowed.
Year-round
CLOSED WATERS all inlet streams.
All game fish
Year-round
Statewide min. size/daily limit.

WILLAME LAKE

All species
Two-Pole not allowed.
All game fish
Year-round
Statewide min. size/daily limit.

BLUE LAKE CREEK

All species
Selective gear rules.
All game fish
Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
Statewide min. size/daily limit.

YELLOWJACKET CREEK

tributary to Cispus River

All species
Selective gear rules.
All game fish
Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
Statewide min. size/daily limit.

COWLITZ RIVER

from boundary markers at mouth to Lexington Bridge CRC (561)

All species
Two-Pole allowed.
Trout
Apr. 1-Fri. before Memorial Day
Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Release wild cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.
Sat. before Memorial Day-Mar. 31
Min. size 8". Daily limit 5. Except: Release wild cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.
Steelhead (hatchery)
Year-round
Min. size 20". Daily limit 3.
Other game fish
Year-round
Statewide min. size/daily limit.
Salmon
Jan. 1-July 31
Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adults. Release all salmon other than hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho.
Aug. 1-Dec. 31
Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 3 adults. Release all salmon other than hatchery coho.

from Lexington Bridge to Mill Creek CRC (561)

All species
Two-Pole allowed.
Trout
Apr. 1-Fri. before Memorial Day
Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Release wild rainbow trout and wild cutthroat trout.
Sat. before Memorial Day-Mar. 31
Min. size 8". Daily limit 5. Release wild rainbow trout and wild cutthroat trout.
Steelhead (hatchery)
Year-round
Min. size 20". Daily limit 3.
Other game fish
Year-round
Statewide min. size/daily limit.
Salmon
Jan. 1-July 31
Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adults. Release all salmon other than hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho.
Aug. 1-Dec. 31
Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 3 adults. Release all salmon other than hatchery coho.

within a 100' radius of the new Cowlitz Trout Hatchery outfall structure CRC (561)

All species
Open only to anglers with disabilities who permanently use a wheelchair and who have a designated harvester companion card. These anglers may fish within posted markers when adjacent waters are open. Two-Pole allowed.
Trout
Apr. 1-Fri. before Memorial Day
Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Release wild cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.
Sat. before Memorial Day-Mar. 31
Min. size 8". Daily limit 5. Except: Release wild cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.
Steelhead (hatchery)
Year-round
Min. size 20". Daily limit 3.
Other game fish
Year-round
Statewide min. size/daily limit.
Salmon
Jan. 1-July 31
Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adults. Release all salmon other than hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho.
Aug. 1-Dec. 31
Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 3 adults. Release all salmon other than hatchery coho.

from Mill Creek to 400' or posted markers below the Barrier Dam CRC (561)

All species
Two-Pole allowed. Fishing from any floating device prohibited.
Apr. 1-Nov. 30
Anti-snagging rule. Night closure.
May 1-June 15
Fishing from south side of river is prohibited.
Trout
Apr. 1-Fri. before Memorial Day
Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Release wild cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.
Sat. before Memorial Day-Mar. 31
Min. size 8". Daily limit 5. Except: Release wild cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.
Steelhead (hatchery)
Year-round
Min. size 20". Daily limit 3.
Other game fish
Year-round
Statewide min. size/daily limit.
Salmon
Jan. 1-July 31
Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adults. Release all salmon other than hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho.
Aug. 1-Dec. 31
Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 3 adults. Release all salmon other than hatchery coho.

within a 100' radius of the new Cowlitz Salmon Hatchery wheelchair ramp (within the posted fishing boundary) CRC (561)

All species
Open only to anglers with disabilities who have a designated harvester companion card. These anglers may fish within posted markers.
Apr. 1-Nov. 30
Night closure.
Trout
Apr. 1-Fri. before Memorial Day
Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Release wild cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.
Sat. before Memorial Day-Mar. 31
Min. size 8". Daily limit 5. Except: Release wild cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.
Steelhead (hatchery)
Year-round
Min. size 20". Daily limit 3.
Other game fish
Year-round
Statewide min. size/daily limit.
Salmon
Jan. 1-July 31
Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adults. Release all salmon other than hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho.
Aug. 1-Dec. 31
Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 3 adults. Release all salmon other than hatchery coho.

from 400' or posted markers below the Cowlitz Salmon Hatchery barrier dam to boundary markers near the Cowlitz Salmon Hatchery water intake located about 1,700' upstream from the Cowlitz Salmon Hatchery barrier dam

All species
CLOSED WATERS.

from boundary markers near the Cowlitz Salmon Hatchery water intake located about 1,700' upstream from the Cowlitz Salmon Hatchery barrier dam to 400' below Mayfield Powerhouse CRC (561)

Trout
Apr. 1-Fri. before Memorial Day
Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Release wild cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.
Sat. before Memorial Day-Mar. 31
Min. size 8". Daily limit 5. Except: Release wild cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.
Steelhead (hatchery)
Year-round
Min. size 20". Daily limit 3.
Other game fish
Year-round
Statewide min. size/daily limit.
Salmon
Jan. 1-July 31
Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adults. Release all salmon other than hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho.
Aug. 1-Dec. 31
Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 3 adults. Release all salmon other than hatchery coho.

from 400' below Mayfield Powerhouse upstream to Mayfield Dam

All species
CLOSED WATERS.

from the posted PUD sign on Peters Rd. to the Forest Rd. 1270 (old Jody's Bridge) CRC (559)

All species
Closed to all angling within posted "Closed Waters" signs around the adult fish release site.
Sept. 1-Oct. 31
Night closure. Anti-snagging rule.
Trout
Year-round
Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Release wild cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.
Other game fish
Year-round
Statewide min. size/daily limit.
Salmon
Year-round
Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adults. Release all salmon other than hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho.

from Forest Rd. 1270 (old Jody's Bridge) upstream and tributaries CRC (559)

All species
Selective gear rules.
Trout
Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.
Other game fish
Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
Statewide min. size/daily limit.

GREEN RIVER TRIBUTARIES

CRC (566)

All species
Selective gear rules.
Trout
Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.
Other game fish
Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
Statewide min. size/daily limit.

OLEQUA CREEK

CRC (569)

All species
Selective gear rules, except barbed hooks are allowed.
Year-round
CLOSED WATERS from 400' below to 200' above the temporary weir while the weir is installed in the creek.
Trout
Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
Min. size 14". Daily limit 2.
Steelhead (hatchery)
Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
Min. size 20". Daily limit 3.
Other game fish
Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
Statewide min. size/daily limit.
Salmon
Aug. 1-Oct. 31
Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adults. Release all salmon other than hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho.

SALMON CREEK

CRC (561)

All species
Selective gear rules, except barbed hooks are allowed.
Trout
Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
Min. size 14". Daily limit 2.
Steelhead (hatchery)
Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
Min. size 20". Daily limit 3.
Other game fish
Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
Statewide min. size/daily limit.
Salmon
Aug. 1-Oct. 31
Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adults. Release all salmon other than hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho.

STILLWATER CREEK

All species
Selective gear rules, except barbed hooks are allowed.
Trout
Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
Min. size 14". Daily limit 2.
Steelhead (hatchery)
Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
Min. size 20". Daily limit 3.
Other game fish
Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
Statewide min. size/daily limit.
Salmon
Aug. 1-Oct. 31
Min. size 12". Daily limit 6. Up to 2 adults may be retained. Release all salmon other than hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho.

GRAYS RIVER, EAST FORK

CRC (597)

All species
Selective gear rules, except barbed hooks are allowed.
Trout
Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.
Other game fish
Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31
Statewide min. size/daily limit.
Salmon
Sat. before Memorial Day-July 31
Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adults. Release all salmon other than hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho.
Aug. 1-Oct. 31
Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adults. Release all salmon other than Chinook with an adipose and/or ventral fin clip with a healed scar and hatchery coho.

CRIM CREEK

All species
CLOSED WATERS.

ELK CREEK

CRC (320)

All game fish
Jan. 1-Mar. 31
Statewide min. size/daily limit.
Sat. before Memorial Day-Sept. 30
Statewide min. size/daily limit.

THRASH CREEK

All species
CLOSED WATERS.

SKOOKUMCHUCK RIVER

from mouth to 100' below outlet of TransAlta WDFW steelhead rearing pond located at the base of Skookumchuck Dam CRC (333)

All species
Aug. 16-Nov. 30
Night closure. Single-point barbless hooks required.
Trout
Sat. before Memorial Day-Apr. 30
Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: min. size 14".
Other game fish
Sat. before Memorial Day-Apr. 30
Statewide min. size/daily limit.
Salmon
Oct. 16-Nov. 30
Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adults. Release adult Chinook.
Dec. 1-Dec. 31
Min. size 12". Daily limit 6 including no more than 1 adult. Release Chinook.

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FAQ about Swofford Pond fishing

📍 Where is Swofford Pond located?

Swofford Pond is a lake located in Lewis County, Washington, United States. Its coordinates are:

46°29′56.7″N 122°24′16.5″W

🎣 Where on Swofford Pond is it best to fish?

Find the best fishing spots on Swofford Pond by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.

🐟 What species are in Swofford Pond?

The most common species in Swofford Pond are:

Largemouth bass - 96 members reported to have caught this fish
Bluegill - 25 members reported to have caught this fish
Rainbow trout - 28 members reported to have caught this fish

📢 What are the latest Swofford Pond fishing reports?

The latest Swofford Pond fishing reports are:

@hanson-brayden reported a nice Largemouth bass.
@jedkin1104 reported a nice Largemouth bass.
@jedkin1104 reported a nice Largemouth bass.
@jedkin1104 reported a nice Largemouth bass.
@jedkin1104 reported a nice Largemouth bass.

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Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license
Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations
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Swofford Pond

Top fish species at Swofford Pond

Swofford Pond fishing reports

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Fishing regulations at Swofford Pond, WA

Regulations for top species

Largemouth bass

BLUE CREEK

from mouth to posted sign above rearing pond outlet CRC (507)

from posted sign above rearing pond outlet to Spencer Rd.

BUTTER CREEK

CISPUS RIVER

from mouth to the falls CRC (555)

CISPUS RIVER, NORTH FORK

CRC (555)

JOHNSON CREEK

(tributary to Cowlitz River)

LACAMAS CREEK

(tributary to Cowlitz River) CRC (567)

MILL CREEK

from mouth to Hatchery Rd. crossing culvert CRC (625)

RAINEY CREEK

from mouth to Hwy. 12

SILVER CREEK

from mouth to USFS Rd. 4778

SKATE CREEK

tributary to Cowlitz River

TILTON RIVER

from mouth to West Fork CRC (571)

TILTON RIVER FORKS

includes East, West, North, and South Forks CRC (571)

CHEHALIS RIVER, SOUTH FORK

from mouth to Boistfort Rd. Bridge near Boistfort school CRC (319)

NEWAUKUM RIVER, INCLUDING SOUTH FORK

from mouth to Leonard Rd. near Onalaska CRC (325)

from Leonard Rd. near Onalaska to Hwy. 508 Bridge near Kearny Creek CRC (325)

NEWAUKUM RIVER, MIDDLE FORK

from mouth to Taucher Rd. Bridge CRC (325)

NEWAUKUM RIVER, NORTH FORK

from mouth to 400' below Chehalis City water intake CRC (325)

CARLISLE LAKE

MAYFIELD LAKE (RESERVOIR)

from Mayfield Dam to Onion Rock Bridge CRC (563)

from Mossyrock Dam downstream to the Tacoma Power safety signs at Onion Rock Bridge located just below the dam

MINERAL LAKE

PACKWOOD LAKE

RIFFE LAKE

from Mossyrock Dam to Lewis County PUD safety signs located approx. 800' below Cowlitz Falls Dam CRC (563)

from Cowlitz Falls Dam downstream to the Lewis Co. PUD safety signs located about 800' below the dam

SCANEWA, LAKE

(Cowlitz Falls Reservoir) CRC (559)

WALUPT LAKE

WILLAME LAKE

BLUE LAKE CREEK

YELLOWJACKET CREEK

tributary to Cispus River

COWLITZ RIVER

from boundary markers at mouth to Lexington Bridge CRC (561)

from Lexington Bridge to Mill Creek CRC (561)

within a 100' radius of the new Cowlitz Trout Hatchery outfall structure CRC (561)

from Mill Creek to 400' or posted markers below the Barrier Dam CRC (561)

within a 100' radius of the new Cowlitz Salmon Hatchery wheelchair ramp (within the posted fishing boundary) CRC (561)

from 400' or posted markers below the Cowlitz Salmon Hatchery barrier dam to boundary markers near the Cowlitz Salmon Hatchery water intake located about 1,700' upstream from the Cowlitz Salmon Hatchery barrier dam

from boundary markers near the Cowlitz Salmon Hatchery water intake located about 1,700' upstream from the Cowlitz Salmon Hatchery barrier dam to 400' below Mayfield Powerhouse CRC (561)

from 400' below Mayfield Powerhouse upstream to Mayfield Dam

from the posted PUD sign on Peters Rd. to the Forest Rd. 1270 (old Jody's Bridge) CRC (559)

from Forest Rd. 1270 (old Jody's Bridge) upstream and tributaries CRC (559)

GREEN RIVER TRIBUTARIES

CRC (566)

OLEQUA CREEK

CRC (569)

SALMON CREEK

CRC (561)

STILLWATER CREEK

GRAYS RIVER, EAST FORK

CRC (597)