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Puget Sound Rockfish Fishing Regulations 2026
Puget Sound rockfish 2026 open seasons vary by 9 management regions. Pick your region in the rule table below. Sourced from WDFW.
Rules (32)
Columbia RiverIn season
- Season opens
- Aug 1
- Season closes
- Jul 31
- Daily bag
- 7 fish/day
East Of Slip PointOut of season
- Season opens
- May 1
- Season closes
- Jun 15
- Daily bag
- 1 fish/day
- Gear
- Spearfishing
Daily limit is the first black or blue/deacon rockfish caught. Spearfishing season.
La Push (From The Queets River North To Cape Alva)Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Season opens
- Aug 1
- Season closes
- Jul 31
- Daily bag
- 7 fish/day
July 1-July 31 Aug. 1-Third Sat. in Oct. Aug. 1-Third Sat. in Oct., including no more than 5 canary.
Marine Area 1Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Season opens
- Aug 1
- Season closes
- Oct 18
- Daily bag
- 7 fish/day
Release vermilion. Release yelloweye. Third Sat. in Oct. including no more than 5 canary.
Marine Area 2Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Season opens
- Aug 1
- Season closes
- Jul 31
- Daily bag
- 7 fish/day
May 1-July 31; Release yelloweye, copper, quillback and vermilion. Aug. 1-Third Sat. in Oct.; Release yelloweye. Aug. 1-Third Sat. in Oct.; including no more than 5 canary.
West Of Slip PointOut of season
- Season opens
- May 1
- Season closes
- Jun 15
- Daily bag
- 3 fish/day
- Gear
- Spearfishing
Daily limit is the first 3 black or blue/deacon rockfish caught. Spearfishing season.
West Of The Bonilla-Tatoosh LineCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Status
- Catch And Release
Release vermilion. Release yelloweye.
Washington statewideClosed
- Status
- Prohibited
- Status
- Prohibited
It is unlawful to fish for, retain, or possess rockfish in Areas 6-13. It is unlawful to fish for, retain, or possess yelloweye rockfish in all Marine Areas.
Also known as
Rules above match the following common names in our regulations database: Rockfish, Black Rockfish, Vermilion Rockfish, Yelloweye Rockfish.
Frequently asked questions
When is Rockfish season on Puget Sound?
Rockfish season on Puget Sound runs from Aug 1 to Jul 31 per WDFW.
What is the size limit for Rockfish on Puget Sound?
Size limits for Rockfish on Puget Sound vary by state and zone. See the rule table above.
What is the daily bag limit for Rockfish on Puget Sound?
Daily bag limit for Rockfish on Puget Sound is 10 fish/day in Admiralty Inlet.
Reference only. Regulations change mid-season. Always verify with the official source before keeping a catch.