Case Inlet Fishing
Washington marine water in Mason and Pierce counties, inside Marine Area 13.
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Getting to know Case Inlet
Case Inlet sits in Marine Area 13, bordered by Mason and Pierce counties. Home is the nearest town, about 2 miles off.
It has 5 saltwater launches in the access layers. It holds 1 named fishing area on the WDFW map. WDFW lists 27 marine rule rows covering it. NOAA keeps 12 NOAA tide stations in range.
WDFW recreational marine area layer (WAC 220-311-010) on geodataservices.wdfw.wa.gov, USGS GNIS names, WDFW and State Parks launch layers, WDFW shore fishing layer; retrieved October 31, 2026.
Species with a source on Case Inlet
Species with a source on Case Inlet.
2026-27 WDFW pamphlet marine area rows and WDFW sport fish records; retrieved October 31, 2026.
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- McNeil IslandBoat Access Only
WDFW Major Fishing Areas layer on geodataservices.wdfw.wa.gov (names and access notes as published); retrieved October 31, 2026.
Marine ramps serving Case Inlet
- Jarrell Cove, north boat launch on Case InletDiscover Pass, Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission
- Jarrell Cove, south boat launch on Case InletDiscover Pass, Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission
- Sherwood Creek boat launch on Case Inletn/a surface, Discover Pass, WDFW
- Joemma Beach boat launch on Case Inletboat ramp, Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission
- Penrose Point, pier and floats on Carr Inletboat ramp, Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission
Ramps within easy towing of Case Inlet
- North Bay boat launchn/a surface, Discover Pass, 7 miles north
- Oakland Bay boat launchn/a surface, Discover Pass, 10 miles west
- Boston Harbor on Budd InletBudd Inlet, 11 miles south
- Luhr's Landing on Nisqually ReachNisqually Reach, 14 miles south
- Ross Point boat launch on Sinclair InletSinclair Inlet, 19 miles northeast
WDFW Water Access Sites and Shore Fishing Sites layers (geodataservices.wdfw.wa.gov) and the Washington State Parks boat launch layer, retrieved October 31, 2026. Parking at WDFW and State Parks launches needs a Discover Pass.
Piers and shore spots on Case Inlet
Fishing on foot around Case Inlet
- Allyn Pierfishing pier, Marine Area 13, 6 miles
- Twanoh Park Pierfishing pier, Marine Area 12, 9 miles
- Fox Island Fishing Pier on Carr Inletfishing pier, Marine Area 13, 12 miles
- Clyde Davidson Pier (Steilacoom)fishing pier, Marine Area 13, 13 miles
- Point Defiance Marina Boathouse on Commencement Bayfishing pier, Marine Area 11, 15 miles
WDFW piers and shore fishing layers, retrieved October 31, 2026.
Smaller named water within Case Inlet
- Dutcher Covecove Pierce County
- Haleys Lagoonlagoon Pierce County
- Indian Covecove Mason County
- Jarrell Covecove Mason County
- McLane Covecove Mason County
- Pickering Passagepassage/strait Mason County
- Von Geldern Covecove Pierce County
USGS GNIS names inside the WDFW marine area polygon; retrieved October 31, 2026.
Reading the tide on Case Inlet
NOAA CO-OPS water level, preliminary reading at retrieval (October 31, 2026); station page for live data.
- Home, Von Geldern Cove, Carr Inlettide predictions, 3 miles
- Mcmicken Island, Case Inlettide predictions, 4 miles
- Vaughn, Case Inlettide predictions, 4 miles
- Walkers Landing, Pickering Passagetide predictions, 5 miles
- Allyn, Case Inlettide predictions, 6 miles
- Longbranch, Filucy Baytide predictions, 7 miles
Current on Case Inlet follows the tide table closely, so plan crossings and drifts around it.
NOAA CO-OPS water level and tide prediction stations inside or beside the marine area; retrieved October 31, 2026.
Where boats moor near Case Inlet
- Jarrell's Cove Marinamarina 800/362-8823
- Joemma Beach State Parkmarina 360/902-8500
- Penrose Point State Parkmarina 360/902-8500
- Jarrell Cove State Parkmarina 360/902-8500
Artificial reefs near Case Inlet
- Itsami Ledgeboat
NOAA Environmental Sensitivity Index atlas records (2003 to 2006); facility and reef details reflect the source year, not today. Retrieved october 31, 2026.
Marine rules for Case Inlet
| Species and location | Daily limit and size | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Trout | Catch-and-release. | Year-round |
| Steelhead | Daily limit 2 hatchery steelhead. | Year-round |
| Sturgeon | Catch-and-release. | Year-round |
| Mackerel | No min. size. No daily limit. | Year-round |
| Herring, Anchovy, Sardine, Sand Lance, and Smelt | No min. size. Daily limit 10 lbs., all species combined. All smelt caught must be kept and count toward the daily limit except Closed to eulachon (Columbia River smelt). For smelt: Jig gear may be used 7 days a week. Dip | Year-round |
| Pacific Halibut | CLOSED to fishing for, retaining, or possessing. | CLOSED |
| Other Food Fish | No min. size. Daily limit 2 of each species. See definition. | Year-round |
| All Other Fish | CLOSED to fishing for, retaining, or possessing. | CLOSED |
| Salmon (Entire Area (see exceptions for Toliva Shoal, Northern/Southern Budd Inlet, and Fox Island Public Fish | Chinook – min. size 20”. Other salmon species – no min. size. Daily limit 2. Release chum, wild coho, and wild Chinook. Anglers may fish with two poles with Two-Pole Endorsement. | July 1-Sept. 30 |
| Salmon (Entire Area (see exceptions for Toliva Shoal, Northern/Southern Budd Inlet, and Fox Island Public Fish | Chinook – min. size 22”. Other salmon species – no min. size. Daily limit 2. Release chum, wild coho, and wild Chinook. Anglers may fish with two poles with Two-Pole Endorsement. | Oct. 1-June 30 |
| Salmon (Toliva Shoal) | CLOSED. | June 16-Apr. 30 |
| Salmon (Toliva Shoal) | Chinook – min. size 22”. Other salmon species – no min. size. Daily limit 2. Release chum, wild coho, and wild Chinook. Anglers may fish with two poles with Two-Pole Endorsement. | May 1-June 15 |
| Salmon (Northern Budd Inlet) | Chinook – min. size 20”. Other salmon species – no min. size. Daily limit 2. Release chum, wild coho, and wild Chinook. Night closure and anti-snagging rule. Anglers may fish with two poles with Two-Pole Endorsement. | July 1-Sept. 30 |
| Salmon (Northern Budd Inlet) | Chinook – min. size 22”. Other salmon species – no min. size. Daily limit 2. Release chum, wild coho, and wild Chinook. Night closure and anti-snagging rule. Anglers may fish with two poles with Two-Pole Endorsement. | Oct. 1-Oct. 31 |
| Salmon (Northern Budd Inlet) | Chinook – min. size 22”. Other salmon species – no min. size. Daily limit 2. Release chum, wild coho, and wild Chinook. Anglers may fish with two poles with Two-Pole Endorsement. | Nov. 1-June 30 |
| Salmon (Southern Budd Inlet) | CLOSED. | July 1-Oct. 31 |
| Salmon (Southern Budd Inlet) | Chinook – min. size 22”. Other salmon species – no min. size. Daily limit 2. Release chum, wild coho, and wild Chinook. Anglers may fish with two poles with Two-Pole Endorsement. | Nov. 1-June 30 |
| Salmon (Fox Island Public Fishing Pier) | Chinook – min. size 20”. Other salmon species – no min. size. Daily limit 2 including no more than 1 Chinook. Release chum. | July 1-Sept. 30 |
| Salmon (Fox Island Public Fishing Pier) | Chinook – min. size 22”. Other salmon species – no min. size. Daily limit 2 including no more than 1 Chinook. Release chum. | Oct. 1-June 30 |
| Bottomfish | Year-round season. Daily limit is a total of 15 bottomfish (See definition) subject to individual limits and seasons shown below. Fishing for bottomfish prohibited in waters deeper than 120’. Descending device required o | see the pamphlet |
| Lingcod | Hook and line season. Min. size 26”. Max. size 36”. Daily limit 1. | May 1-June 15 |
| Lingcod | Spearfishing season. Max. size 36”. Daily limit 1. | May 21-June 15 |
| Surfperch | No min. size. Daily limit 10. Except shiner perch daily limit 15: not included in bottomfish limit. | Year-round |
| Rockfish | CLOSED to fishing for, retaining, or possessing. | CLOSED |
There are 27 rows for Marine Area 13; open the pamphlet for all of them.
Anglers 16 and older fishing marine water carry a Saltwater license ($40.71 resident, $81.70 nonresident for 2026-27) or a Combination license, plus a catch record card for salmon, sturgeon, steelhead or halibut.
Limits and seasons as printed in the 2026-2027 Washington Sport Fishing Rules (WDFW pamphlet, in effect July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027), PDF page 132 (pamphlet PDF; eRegulations marine area page), read October 31, 2026.
Neighbouring marine water set beside Case Inlet
| Water | Distance | Marine area | Launches | Piers and shore sites | Tide stations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Case Inlet | Marine Area 13 | 5 | 0 | 12 | |
| Carr Inlet | 7 miles | Marine Area 13 | 1 | 1 | 16 |
| South Puget Sound (Marine Area 13) | 11 miles | Marine Area 13 | 9 | 4 | 21 |
| Nisqually Reach | 11 miles | Marine Area 13 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| Budd Inlet | 14 miles | Marine Area 13 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| Colvos Passage | 17 miles | Marine Area 11 | 0 | 2 | 7 |
WDFW marine areas and access layers, NOAA stations; retrieved October 31, 2026.
A few miles from Case Inlet
Neighbouring water to Case Inlet
- Carr Inlet7 miles
- South Puget Sound (Marine Area 13)11 miles
- Nisqually Reach11 miles
- Budd Inlet14 miles
- Colvos Passage17 miles
The country around Case Inlet
- Jackson Lake2 miles
- Bay Lake5 miles
- Benson Lake6 miles
- Spencer Lake7 miles
- Rocky Creek6 miles
- Union River13 miles
- Skokomish River16 miles
- Dewatto River17 miles
Tackle and bait counters serving Case Inlet
- Cabela's Laceysporting goods store, Lacey, 16 miles
- Dick's Sporting Goods Tacomasporting goods store, Tacoma, 18 miles
- Dick's Sporting Goods Olympiasporting goods store, Olympia, 18 miles
- Bass Pro Shops Tacomasporting goods store, Tacoma, 19 miles
- Sportsman's Warehouse Federal Waysporting goods store, Federal Way, 24 miles
- Sportsman's Warehouse Silverdalesporting goods store, Silverdale, 26 miles
Paid fishing guides around Case Inlet
- Mount Rainier Flyreel Workscharter, Buckley, (360) 829-3691
- Puget Charterscharter, Shelton, (360) 490-8482
- Wild Rivers Guided Fishing Tripscharter, Orting, (253) 222-6886
Where to book a room for Case Inlet
- Home2 miles
- Key Center4 miles
- Longbranch5 miles
- Allyn7 miles
County guides for Case Inlet
- Mason Countyseat: Shelton
- Pierce Countyseat: Tacoma
Piscifun gear a Cascades angler could bring to Case Inlet
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The shoreline country around Case Inlet, in pictures
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What people planning Case Inlet want to know
What marine area number applies to Case Inlet?
Look up Marine Area 13 in the pamphlet.
What salmon rules apply on Case Inlet?
The first salmon row for Marine Area 13: Chinook – min. size 20”. Other salmon species – no min. size. Daily limit 2. Release chum, wild coho, and wild Chinook. Anglers may fish with two poles with Two (July 1-Sept. 30). Emergency rules can change it.
What size lingcod is legal on Case Inlet?
Lingcod on Case Inlet: Hook and line season. Min. size 26”. Max. size 36”. Daily limit 1.; May 1-June 15.
Which listed saltwater launch is the way onto Case Inlet?
Try Jarrell Cove, north boat launch on Case Inlet, one of 5 launches.
Does WDFW list a public pier on Case Inlet?
Closest pier on our list: Allyn Pier (6 miles).
Is a catch record card needed on Case Inlet?
Anglers 16 and older fishing marine water carry a Saltwater license ($40.71 resident, $81.70 nonresident for 2026-27) or a Combination license, plus a catch record card for salmon, sturgeon, steelhead or halibut.
When is slack water on Case Inlet?
Check Home, Von Geldern Cove, Carr Inlet; the tide band links it.
Is there a shop near Case Inlet?
Cabela's Lacey, about 16 miles away is first on our list.
What spots does WDFW chart on Case Inlet?
Try McNeil Island of the 1 named fishing area.
Head for Case Inlet on the next opener
Saltwater fees, catch record cards and marine area rows are on the license page.