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Fishing in Clallam County, Washington
County seat: Port Angeles. Population 77,155.
- 7lake pages
- 10launches
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Clallam County, Washington
The fishing picture across Clallam County, start to finish
Clallam County runs its county business from Port Angeles, and the 2020 Census found 77,155 people living inside its lines. WDFW hatchery plants in this county are logged under WDFW Region 6 in the 2026 report. Hikers can aim for 1 lake on the WDFW high lakes list.
Lake guides cover 7 waters totalling 13,905 acres; Ozette Lake is the largest of them. Salt water within the county belongs to East Juan de Fuca Strait, Neah Bay, Sekiu and Pillar Point and Strait of Juan de Fuca. WDFW SWIFD distribution data maps salmon or steelhead in Sol Duc River, Hoh River, Bogachiel River and Elwha River. Agency maps show 10 boat launches: 8 WDFW, 1 State Parks and 1 other agencies. WDFW maps 9 shore or access sites for bank anglers, 3 of them built piers.
7lake pages
10boat launches
23river pages
7shops listed
Census 2020 population; WDFW Fish Washington lake layers, WDFW facilities and State Parks launch layers (WDFW GIS); WDFW marine areas; retrieved October 31, 2026.
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One map of the Clallam County water access
WDFW and State Parks launch layers, WDFW facilities, WDFW lake points, NHD river midpoints and WDFW marine area points. Checked November 2026.
Lakes
Lakes of Clallam County ranked by WDFW surface acres
| Lake | Acres | Launches | WDFW program | Fish WDFW maps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozette Lake | 7,437 | 0 | Mixed species – Trout emphasis | largemouth bass, yellow perch |
| Lake Crescent | 5,024 | 0 | Trout emphasis | coastal, resident cutthroat trout, beardslee rainbow trout |
| Dickey Lake | 515 | 0 | Mixed species – Trout emphasis | rainbow trout, coastal cutthroat trout, largemouth bass |
| Lake Pleasant | 493 | 0 | Mixed species – Trout emphasis | rainbow trout, coastal cutthroat trout, kokanee |
| Lake Sutherland | 351 | 1 | Mixed species – Trout emphasis | rainbow trout, coastal cutthroat trout, kokanee |
| Wentworth Lake | 48 | 0 | Trout emphasis | rainbow trout, coastal cutthroat trout, kokanee |
| Beaver Lake (Clallam County) | 36 | 0 | Trout emphasis | coastal cutthroat trout, largemouth bass, yellow perch |
WDFW Fish Washington lowland and high lake layers (surface acres as published, management emphasis, mapped species); WDFW publishes no lake depths in these layers. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
Marine water
Marine areas and inlets that touch Clallam County
Count 4 marine areas and regional waters along Clallam County.
| Water | Kind | Launches | Piers and shore | Marine area |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Juan de Fuca Strait (Marine Area 6) | WDFW marine area | 4 | 3 | 6 |
| Neah Bay (Marine Area 4) | WDFW marine area | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Sekiu and Pillar Point (Marine Area 5) | WDFW marine area | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| Strait of Juan de Fuca | regional marine water | 5 | 3 | 5, 6 |
Tide gauge readings for Clallam County
7.11 ftLa Push, Quillayute River, MLLW water level, October 31, 2026
6.66 ftNeah Bay, MLLW water level, October 31, 2026
NOAA CO-OPS water level, preliminary reading at retrieval (October 31, 2026); station page for live data.
Dated NOAA ESI data (2003 to 2006) place 7 marinas along this shore.
WDFW Recreational Marine Areas (WAC 220-300-160 boundaries), WDFW and State Parks marine launches, WDFW piers and USGS GNIS bay names; retrieved October 31, 2026.
Species
Which fish WDFW ties to water near Clallam County
Within 50 miles of Port Angeles, rainbow trout shows up on the most lake and marine pages.
Species mapped in the WDFW Fish Washington layers, WDFW state records and the 2026 WDFW trout plants, counted per water page within 50 miles; not a survey.
More water
More named lakes of Clallam County still without a page
Another 3 named lakes in Clallam County have too few published facts for a page of their own and are listed by size.
| Water | Acres | WDFW program | Nearest town |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Lake (Clallam County) | 14 | WDFW high lake, overabundant lakes | Port Angeles |
| Lincoln Park Pond 1 | 2 | Mixed species – Trout emphasis | Port Angeles |
| Carrie Blake Park Pond | 1 | Trout emphasis | Sequim |
WDFW Fish Washington lowland and high lake layers and USGS NHD lake outlines, retrieved October 31, 2026.
Rivers
Rivers, creeks and sloughs of Clallam County
- Sol Duc RiverSWIFD lists chinook, chum and coho, 3 mapped launches, 68 mi in Washington
- Hoh RiverSWIFD lists chinook, chum and coho, 1 mapped launch, 1 USGS gauge, 57 mi in Washington
- Bogachiel RiverSWIFD lists chinook, chum and coho, 3 mapped launches, 2 WDFW shore or access sites, 2 USGS gauges, 49 mi in Washington
- Elwha RiverSWIFD lists chinook, chum and coho, 2 WDFW shore or access sites, 1 USGS gauge, 44 mi in Washington
- Dungeness RiverSWIFD lists chinook, chum and coho, 1 USGS gauge, 32 mi in Washington
- Hoko RiverSWIFD lists chinook, chum and coho, 1 USGS gauge, 26 mi in Washington
- North Fork Calawah RiverSWIFD lists chinook, chum and coho, 25 mi in Washington
- South Fork Calawah RiverSWIFD lists chinook, chum and coho, 22 mi in Washington
- Tsoo-Yess RiverSWIFD lists chinook, chum and coho, 1 USGS gauge, 18 mi in Washington
- Gray Wolf RiverSWIFD lists chinook, chum and coho, 18 mi in Washington
- Pysht RiverSWIFD lists chinook, chum and coho, 18 mi in Washington
- Big RiverSWIFD lists coho, kokanee and sockeye, 17 mi in Washington
- Lyre RiverSWIFD lists chinook, chum and coho, 15 mi in Washington
- Clallam RiverSWIFD lists chum, coho and steelhead trout, 15 mi in Washington
- Sitkum RiverSWIFD lists chinook, coho and sockeye, 15 mi in Washington
- Little Quilcene RiverSWIFD lists chinook, chum and coho, 13 mi in Washington
- Calawah RiverSWIFD lists chinook, chum and coho, 1 USGS gauge, 11 mi in Washington
- Dickey RiverSWIFD lists chinook, chum and coho, 8 mi in Washington
- West Twin RiverSWIFD lists chum, coho and steelhead trout, 8 mi in Washington
- Little Hoko RiverSWIFD lists chinook, chum and coho, 7 mi in Washington
- East Twin RiverSWIFD lists chum, coho and kokanee, 7 mi in Washington
- Quillayute RiverSWIFD lists chinook, chum and coho, 6 mi in Washington
- Sekiu RiverSWIFD lists chinook, chum and coho, 6 mi in Washington
Clallam County creeks listed only here (17)
- East Fork Dickey RiverSWIFD lists chinook, chum and coho, 19 mi in Washington
- Lillian River12 mi in Washington
- Little River3 mi in Washington
- Middle Fork Dickey RiverSWIFD lists chinook, chum and coho, 6 mi in Washington
- North Fork Bogachiel RiverSWIFD lists steelhead trout, 8 mi in Washington
- North Fork Sekiu RiverSWIFD lists chinook, chum and coho, 8 mi in Washington
- North Fork Sitkum River5 mi in Washington
- North Fork Sol Duc RiverSWIFD lists chinook, coho and steelhead trout, 15 mi in Washington
- Ozette RiverSWIFD lists chinook, chum and coho, 14 mi in Washington
- Sail RiverSWIFD lists chum, coho and kokanee, 5 mi in Washington
- South Branch Little River7 mi in Washington
- South Fork Pysht RiverSWIFD lists chinook, chum and coho, 10 mi in Washington
- South Fork Sekiu RiverSWIFD lists coho and steelhead trout, 5 mi in Washington
- South Fork Sol Duc RiverSWIFD lists chinook, coho and kokanee, 8 mi in Washington
- Tassel Creek1 WDFW shore or access site, 5 mi in Washington
- Waatch RiverSWIFD lists chinook, chum and coho, 10 mi in Washington
- West Fork Dickey RiverSWIFD lists chinook, chum and coho, 16 mi in Washington
Live river readings in Clallam County
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Bogachiel River Near Forks, Wa | 5,550 cfs, 14.67 ft gage height | Nov 11 6:30 pm |
| Calawah River Near Forks, Wa | 4,280 cfs, 8.19 ft gage height | Nov 11 6:30 pm |
| Elwha River At Mcdonald Br Near Port Angeles, Wa | 1,980 cfs, 11.20 ft gage height | Nov 11 7:00 pm |
| Hoko River Near Sekiu, Wa | 3,050 cfs, 6.42 ft gage height | Nov 11 6:30 pm |
| Tsoo-yess River Blw Miller Creek Near Ozette, Wa | 1,480 cfs, 9.36 ft gage height | Nov 11 6:30 pm |
| Dungeness River Near Sequim, Wa | 559 cfs, 3.70 ft gage height | Nov 11 7:15 pm |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Nov 11, 2026 7:33 pm ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
USGS NHD flowlines and Washington lengths, WDFW SWIFD salmon and steelhead distribution, WDFW and State Parks launches, USGS gauges; retrieved October 31, 2026.
Stocking
The Clallam County trout plant log for 2026
So far in 2026 the WDFW report shows 8 plants into Clallam County water: 7,912 fish in 3 waters.
- Wentworth LakeRainbow, 522 fish at 0.4 per pound, April 28, 2026, Solduc Hatchery
- Carrie Blake Prk PondRainbow, 223 fish at 0.2 per pound, April 15, 2026, Hurd Cr Hatchery
- Carrie Blake Prk PondRainbow, 1,292 fish at 1.25 per pound, April 15, 2026, Hurd Cr Hatchery
- Lincoln Prk PondRainbow, 75 fish at 0.4 per pound, April 8, 2026, Solduc Hatchery
- Lincoln Prk PondRainbow, 1,500 fish at 1.7 per pound, April 8, 2026, Solduc Hatchery
- Wentworth LakeRainbow, 2,000 fish at 2 per pound, March 31, 2026, Solduc Hatchery
- Wentworth LakeRainbow, 300 fish at 0.4 per pound, March 31, 2026, Solduc Hatchery
- Wentworth LakeRainbow, 2,000 fish at 2 per pound, March 30, 2026, Solduc Hatchery
WDFW Trout Plants report (rows January 2 to October 27, 2026), read October 31, 2026; newest plants first.
Access
Launches and shore sites listed for Clallam County
- Hillstrom boat launch on Sol Duc RiverSol Duc River, WDFW, 1 ramp, concrete surface, Discover Pass
- Lake Sutherland boat launchLake Sutherland, WDFW, 1 ramp, concrete surface, Discover Pass
- Leyendecker boat launch on Bogachiel RiverBogachiel River, WDFW, 1 ramp, concrete surface, Discover Pass
- Maxfield boat launch on Sol Duc RiverSol Duc River, WDFW, 1 ramp, concrete surface, Discover Pass
- Rearing Pond boat launch on Bogachiel RiverBogachiel River, WDFW, 1 ramp, concrete surface, Discover Pass
- Salmon Hatchery boat launch on Sol Duc RiverSol Duc River, WDFW, 1 ramp, concrete surface, Discover Pass
- Sekiu boat launchMarine Area 5, WDFW, 1 ramp, concrete surface, Discover Pass
- Wilson boat launch on Bogachiel RiverBogachiel River, WDFW, 1 ramp, concrete surface, Discover Pass
- Lake Aldwell boat launchlaunch site, agency not given, concrete surface
- Sequim Bay boat launchMarine Area 6, State Parks, boat ramp
Vehicles at 8 of these sites must display a Discover Pass, per the layers.
Walk-in fishing sites of Clallam County (9)
- John Wayne Marinafishing pier, Marine Area 6
- Port Angeles City Pierfishing pier, Marine Area 6
- Thomas on Bogachiel Riverwater access area
- Carrie Blake Park Pondshore fishing site, Limited shore fishing, best fished during May-June
- Diimmel on Tassel Creekaccess point (no launch)
- Elwha River shore accesswater access area
- Fishing pier on Bogachiel Riverfishing pier
- Lincoln Park Pond 1shore fishing site, Shore fishing, open only to juveniles (14 and younger), seni
- Sisson on Elwha Riveraccess point (no launch)
WDFW Facilities layer (boat launches, piers, shore sites) and the State Parks boat launch layer; retrieved October 31, 2026. Lanes and per-launch fees are not published in these layers.
Regulations
Fish an angler may bag across Clallam County
For Clallam County, check the statewide rows first and then the waters WDFW singles out. The Freshwater license is the base item here, $39.95 resident and $115.85 nonresident for the 2026-27 license year. Salmon and bottomfish trips on marine water take the $40.71 resident Saltwater license ($81.70 for nonresidents). The catch record card, issued with the license, logs every salmon, steelhead, sturgeon or halibut taken home.
| Species | Limit | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Largemouth Bass | 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. | Lakes, ponds, and reservoirs: year-round; rivers, streams and beaver ponds: Sat. before Memorial Day through Oct. 31 |
| Largemouth Bass | No size restriction/daily limit in rivers, streams, and beaver ponds. | Lakes, ponds, and reservoirs: year-round; rivers, streams and beaver ponds: Sat. before Memorial Day through Oct. 31 |
| Smallmouth Bass | No min. size in lakes, ponds, and reservoirs. Only 1 smallmouth bass over 14" may be retained. Daily limit 10. | Lakes, ponds, and reservoirs: year-round; rivers, streams and beaver ponds: Sat. before Memorial Day through Oct. 31 |
| Smallmouth Bass | No size restriction/daily limit in rivers, streams, and beaver ponds. | Lakes, ponds, and reservoirs: year-round; rivers, streams and beaver ponds: Sat. before Memorial Day through Oct. 31 |
| Walleye | Min. size 12" in lakes, ponds, and reservoirs. Daily limit 8. Only 1 over 22" may be retained. May be caught, retained, and released alive from a livewell until daily limit is in possession. | Lakes, ponds, and reservoirs: year-round; rivers, streams and beaver ponds: Sat. before Memorial Day through Oct. 31 |
| Walleye | No size restriction/daily limit in rivers, streams, and beaver ponds. | Lakes, ponds, and reservoirs: year-round; rivers, streams and beaver ponds: Sat. before Memorial Day through Oct. 31 |
| Channel Catfish | No min. size in lakes, ponds, and reservoirs. Daily limit 5. | Lakes, ponds, and reservoirs: year-round; rivers, streams and beaver ponds: Sat. before Memorial Day through Oct. 31 |
| Channel Catfish | No min. size/daily limit in rivers, streams, and beaver ponds. | Lakes, ponds, and reservoirs: year-round; rivers, streams and beaver ponds: Sat. before Memorial Day through Oct. 31 |
| Burbot (Freshwater Ling) | No min. size. Daily limit 5. | Lakes, ponds, and reservoirs: year-round; rivers, streams and beaver ponds: Sat. before Memorial Day through Oct. 31 (p.23 general rule for |
| Crappie, Northern Pikeminnow, Peamouth Chub, Perch, Suckers, Sunfish, | No min. size. No daily limit. | Lakes, ponds, and reservoirs: year-round; rivers, streams and beaver ponds: Sat. before Memorial Day through Oct. 31 |
| Grass Carp | Closed unless otherwise listed in Special Rules. | Closed |
| Kokanee | No min. size. Daily limit 10. When fishing with bait, all kokanee 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. | Lakes, ponds, and reservoirs: year-round; rivers, streams and beaver ponds: Sat. before Memorial Day through Oct. 31 (p.23 general rule for |
| Tiger Muskellunge (Tiger Muskie) | Min. size 50". Daily limit 1. | Lakes, ponds, and reservoirs: year-round; rivers, streams and beaver ponds: Sat. before Memorial Day through Oct. 31 (p.23 general rule for |
| Whitefish | No min. size. Daily limit 15. | Lakes, ponds, and reservoirs: year-round; rivers, streams and beaver ponds: Sat. before Memorial Day through Oct. 31 (p.23 general rule for |
| Steelhead | Release all wild steelhead. Min. size 20". Daily limit 2. Open during salmon or game fish seasons unless as otherwise listed. | Open during salmon or game fish seasons unless as otherwise listed |
| Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout, Golden Trout, Tiger Trout | In rivers, streams, and beaver ponds: Min. size 8". Daily limit 2. | Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31 (statewide river season, p.23) |
Salt water follows marine-area tables, printed on each marine page. Marine area rules
Water-specific limits in Clallam County (232)
| Water and reach | Species | Rule |
|---|---|---|
| Bear Creek: (Sol Duc Tributary) | All species | Bait prohibited. Only 1 single-point barbless hook allowed. |
| Bear Creek: (Sol Duc Tributary) | Trout | Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout. (Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31) |
| Bear Creek: (Sol Duc Tributary) | Other game fish | Statewide min. size/daily limit. (Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31) |
| Bear Creek: (Bogachiel Tributary) | All species | Only 1 single-point barbless hook allowed. Bait prohibited. |
| Bear Creek: (Bogachiel Tributary) | Trout | Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Release wild rainbow trout. (Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31) |
| Bear Creek: (Bogachiel Tributary) | Other game fish | Statewide min. size/daily limit. (Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31) |
| Beaver Creek: from mouth upstream to Beaver Falls | All species | Bait prohibited. Only 1 single-point barbless hook allowed. |
| Beaver Creek: from mouth upstream to Beaver Falls | Trout | Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout. (Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31) |
| Beaver Creek: from mouth upstream to Beaver Falls | Other game fish | Statewide min. size/daily limit. (Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31) |
| Big River: outside Olympic National Park CRC (386) | All species | Selective gear rules. |
| Big River: outside Olympic National Park CRC (386) | Trout | Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout. (Jan. 1-Last Day of Feb.) |
| Big River: outside Olympic National Park CRC (386) | Trout | Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: min. size 14". (Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 15) |
| Big River: outside Olympic National Park CRC (386) | Other game fish | Statewide min. size/daily limit. (Jan. 1-Last Day of Feb.) |
| Big River: outside Olympic National Park CRC (386) | Other game fish | Statewide min. size/daily limit. (Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 15) |
| Big River Tributaries: outside Olympic National Park | All game fish | Statewide min. size/daily limit. (Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 15) |
| Bogachiel River: from mouth to Hwy. 101 Bridge CRC (398) | All species | Only 1 single-point barbless hook allowed. Internal combustion motors prohibited. |
| Bogachiel River: from mouth to Hwy. 101 Bridge CRC (398) | All species | Bait prohibited. (Sat. before Memorial Day-Aug. 31) |
| Bogachiel River: from mouth to Hwy. 101 Bridge CRC (398) | All species | Bait prohibited. (Jan. 1-Mar. 31) |
| Bogachiel River: from mouth to Hwy. 101 Bridge CRC (398) | Trout | Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Cutthroat trout min. size 14". Release wild rainbow trout. (Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31) |
| Bogachiel River: from mouth to Hwy. 101 Bridge CRC (398) | Trout | Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout. (Nov. 1-Mar. 31) |
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 27 (pamphlet PDF; eRegulations statewide freshwater page), read October 31, 2026. Special Rules as printed in the 2026-2027 Washington Sport Fishing Rules (WDFW pamphlet, in effect July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027), pamphlet page 26 (pamphlet PDF), read on eRegulations October 31, 2026.
Records
Washington record fish tied to Clallam County
| Species | Weight | Angler | Water | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cutthroat Trout, Coastal, resident | 12.00 lbs | W. Welsh | Lake Crescent | July 1, 1961 |
| Rainbow Trout, Beardslee | 16.31 lbs | Richard L. Bates | Lake Crescent | Sept. 7, 1989 |
| Spotted Ratfish (Speargun) | 1.88 lbs | Jeremy Yancey | Sekiu River | Sept. 1, 2022 |
| Pacific Cod | 19.63 lbs | Ralph Bay | Ediz Hook, Clallam County | March 6, 1984 |
| Starry Flounder | 9.50 lbs | Robert Walton | Pillar Point, Clallam County | Sept. 25, 2009 |
| Starry Flounder (Speargun) | 5.60 lbs | Jeremy Yancey | Sekiu River | Sept. 1, 2022 |
| Lingcod (Speargun) | 31.34 lbs | Gunnar Fjelstul | Neah Bay (Marine Area 4) | July 31, 2023 |
| Jack Mackerel | 4.99 lbs | Dee Duttrey | Sekiu River | Sept. 22, 2005 |
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) sport fish records list, as of October 31, 2026.
Local help
Tackle counters and guides in Clallam County
Washington tackle counters in Clallam County
- Jerry's Bait & Tackle Shopbait and tackle shop, Port Angeles
- Main Ax Custom Fishing Rodsbait and tackle shop, Clallam Bay
- Waters West Fly Fishingfly shop, Port Angeles
- Armstrong Marine, Inc.marina, Port Angeles
- John Wayne Marinamarina, Sequim
- Platypus Marine Incmarina, Port Angeles
- Sportsman's Warehouse Sequimsporting goods store, Sequim
Guides and charters based in Clallam County
- All Ways Fishingcharter, Forks, (360) 374-2052
- Anadromy Fly Fishingcharter, Forks, (360) 460-3500
- Angler's Obsessioncharter, Forks, (360) 485-3181
- Excel Fishing Charterscharter, Sekiu, (360) 374-2225
- Caleb Hitzfeld Fly Fishingfly fishing guide, Forks, (360) 640-8513
Yellow Pages and chain store listings, guide and charter listings (city of business); retrieved October 31, 2026.
Nearby
On the roads out of Clallam County
Beds and diners for a Clallam County trip
- Port Angelespop. 19,960
- Sequimpop. 8,024
- Forkspop. 3,335
- Port Angeles Eastpop. 3,159
- Carlsborgpop. 1,100
County guides one line over from Clallam County
- Jefferson County27 miles southeast
- San Juan County45 miles northeast
- Island County56 miles east
- Mason County62 miles southeast
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Fish photos
Fish worth recognising before a day at Clallam County
Photo: Yellowstone National Park, Public domain
Photo: Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife, CC BY-SA 2.0
Photo: Pengo, CC BY-SA 2.5
Photo: Judy Gallagher, CC BY 2.0
Answers
Short replies on fishing Clallam County
How many WDFW and park launches serve Clallam County?
10 launches on the layers (8 WDFW, 1 State Parks and 1 other agencies).
Which lake covers the most ground in Clallam County?
Ozette Lake, at 7,437 surface acres in the WDFW layer.
Which fish does WDFW map on water near Clallam County?
Rainbow trout lead the count of water pages within 50 miles, followed by coastal cutthroat trout, largemouth bass and yellow perch.
Which Clallam County stores keep jigs and leader?
7 in all, starting with Jerry's Bait & Tackle Shop.
How many guide listings give a Clallam County city?
Count 5 guides and charters with a local city.
Which Washington town holds the Clallam County county offices?
Port Angeles is the seat.
How much does a visiting angler spend on a license in Clallam County?
The Freshwater license is the base item here, $39.95 resident and $115.85 nonresident for the 2026-27 license year. Salmon and bottomfish trips on marine water take the $40.71 resident Saltwater license ($81.70 for nonresidents).
What counties lie around Clallam County?
The nearest county pages are Jefferson County, San Juan County and Island County.
Do any Clallam County waters carry Special Rules?
The 2026-27 pamphlet prints 232 Special Rule entries touching this county, starting with Bear Creek; the table above shows the first ones.
Is there marine fishing in Clallam County?
East Juan de Fuca Strait, Neah Bay, Sekiu and Pillar Point and Strait of Juan de Fuca; the marine table above links each page.
Has Clallam County water put a fish on the WDFW list?
Cutthroat Trout, Coastal, resident, 12.00 lbs, from Lake Crescent, Clallam County (July 1, 1961).
Does WDFW plant trout in Clallam County?
8 WDFW plants so far in 2026, 7,912 fish; the latest went into Wentworth Lake on April 28, 2026.
Pick a lake or river in Clallam County
Open a lake for its ramps, limits and stocking.