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Fishing in Kitsap County, Washington
County seat: Port Orchard. Population 275,611.
- 12lake pages
- 14launches
- 4river pages
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Kitsap County, Washington
What Kitsap County holds for a rod and a cooler
The seat of Kitsap County is Port Orchard; at the 2020 Census the county held 275,611 residents. In the WDFW trout plants list the county sits in WDFW Region 6.
Of 12 lakes with pages, covering 1,229 acres combined, Long Lake (Kitsap County) is first by size. On the marine side the county touches Admiralty Inlet, Hood Canal, Seattle-Bremerton and Tacoma-Vashon Island. Salmon or steelhead are mapped by WDFW in Tahuya River, Union River and Dewatto River. 14 boat launches appear on the launch layers here (12 WDFW and 2 State Parks). Bank fishing has 26 shore or access sites in the WDFW layer, 21 of them with a pier.
12lake pages
14boat launches
4river pages
23shops 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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Plotting each ramp and pier of Kitsap County
WDFW and State Parks launch layers, WDFW facilities, WDFW lake points, NHD river midpoints and WDFW marine area points. Checked November 2026.
Lakes
Lake pages inside Kitsap County, largest first
| Lake | Acres | Launches | WDFW program | Fish WDFW maps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Lake (Kitsap County) | 321 | 1 | Mixed species – Warmwater emphasis | coastal cutthroat trout, largemouth bass, black crappie |
| Kitsap Lake | 238 | 1 | Mixed species – Trout emphasis | rainbow trout, largemouth bass, bluegill |
| Wildcat Lake | 109 | 1 | Mixed species – Trout emphasis | rainbow trout, coastal cutthroat trout, largemouth bass |
| Tiger Lake | 107 | 1 | Mixed species – Trout emphasis | rainbow trout, coastal cutthroat trout, largemouth bass |
| Panther Lake (Kitsap County) | 101 | 1 | Mixed species – Trout emphasis | rainbow trout |
| Tahuya Lake | 92 | 1 | NHD-mapped lake | rainbow trout |
| Mission Lake | 86 | 1 | Mixed species – Trout emphasis | rainbow trout |
| Island Lake (Kitsap County) | 41 | 0 | Mixed species – Trout emphasis | rainbow trout, coastal cutthroat trout, largemouth bass |
| Horseshoe Lake (Kitsap County) | 41 | 1 | Mixed species – Trout emphasis | rainbow trout, largemouth bass, pumpkinseed |
| Carney Lake | 38 | 1 | Mixed species – Trout emphasis | rainbow trout, brown trout |
| Wye Lake | 37 | 1 | Mixed species – Trout emphasis | rainbow trout, largemouth bass |
| Buck Lake (Kitsap County) | 19 | 1 | Mixed species – Trout emphasis | rainbow trout |
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
Salt water within the reach of Kitsap County
8 marine pages reach the Kitsap County shoreline, counted from launches, piers and named bays inside the county.
| Water | Kind | Launches | Piers and shore | Marine area |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admiralty Inlet (Marine Area 9) | WDFW marine area | 5 | 4 | 9 |
| Hood Canal (Marine Area 12) | WDFW marine area | 9 | 4 | 12 |
| Seattle-Bremerton (Marine Area 10) | WDFW marine area | 3 | 22 | 10 |
| Tacoma-Vashon Island (Marine Area 11) | WDFW marine area | 0 | 8 | 11 |
| Colvos Passage | regional marine water | 0 | 2 | 11 |
| Dabob Bay | regional marine water | 4 | 1 | 12 |
| Puget Sound | regional marine water | 34 | 52 | 8-1, 8-2, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 |
| Sinclair Inlet | regional marine water | 2 | 10 | 10 |
Marine water level along Kitsap County
10.48 ftBremerton, MLLW water level, October 31, 2026
NOAA CO-OPS water level, preliminary reading at retrieval (October 31, 2026); station page for live data.
An older NOAA ESI record (2003 to 2006) adds 15 marinas or marina launches in the county; details may have changed since.
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
Fish counted on lake pages by Kitsap County
Lake and bay pages out to 50 miles from Port Orchard were counted by species, and rainbow trout leads.
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.
Rivers
Salmon streams and trout creeks in Kitsap County
- Tahuya RiverSWIFD lists chinook, chum and coho, 1 WDFW shore or access site, 21 mi in Washington
- Union RiverSWIFD lists chinook, chum and coho, 11 mi in Washington
- Dewatto RiverSWIFD lists chinook, chum and coho, 10 mi in Washington
- Rocky Creek1 WDFW shore or access site, 5 mi in Washington
Unpaged creeks of Kitsap County (2)
- East Fork Union RiverSWIFD lists chum and coho, 3 mi in Washington
- North East Fork Union RiverSWIFD lists chum and coho, 3 mi in Washington
USGS NHD flowlines and Washington lengths, WDFW SWIFD salmon and steelhead distribution, WDFW and State Parks launches, USGS gauges; retrieved October 31, 2026.
Stocking
2026 trout plants recorded in Kitsap County
Kitsap County received 40,171 hatchery trout in 27 plants this year, spread over 12 waters.
- Kitsap LakeRainbow, 1,900 fish at 0.93 per pound, October 2, 2026, George Adams Hatchery
- Kitsap LakeRainbow, 2,103 fish at 1 per pound, September 30, 2026, George Adams Hatchery
- Tahuya LakeRainbow, 460 fish at 0.8 per pound, September 29, 2026, Eells Springs
- Tahuya LakeRainbow, 1,540 fish at 1 per pound, September 29, 2026, George Adams Hatchery
- Island Lake (Kitsap County)Rainbow, 800 fish at 1 per pound, September 29, 2026, George Adams Hatchery
- Wye LakeRainbow, 404 fish at 0.8 per pound, September 28, 2026, Eells Springs
- Island Lake (Kitsap County)Rainbow, 525 fish at 1.07 per pound, May 18, 2026, Eells Springs
- Island Lake (Kitsap County)Rainbow, 245 fish at 1.16 per pound, April 27, 2026, Lakewood Hatchery
- Gorst PondRainbow, 50 fish at 0.52 per pound, April 23, 2026, Eells Springs
- Gorst PondRainbow, 1,000 fish at 2.37 per pound, April 23, 2026, Eells Springs
- Bainbridge Isl PondRainbow, 300 fish at 2.37 per pound, April 23, 2026, Eells Springs
- Bainbridge Isl PondRainbow, 15 fish at 0.52 per pound, April 23, 2026, Eells Springs
WDFW Trout Plants report (rows January 2 to October 27, 2026), read October 31, 2026; newest plants first.
Access
Where boats slide in across Kitsap County
- Buck Lake boat launchBuck Lake, WDFW, 1 ramp, gravel surface, Discover Pass
- Horseshoe Lake boat launch (west)Horseshoe Lake, WDFW, 1 ramp, concrete surface, Discover Pass
- Kitsap Lake boat launchKitsap Lake, WDFW, 1 ramp, concrete surface, Discover Pass
- Long Lake boat launch (west), Kitsap CountyLong Lake, WDFW, 1 ramp, concrete surface, Discover Pass
- Misery Point boat launch on Dabob BayDabob Bay, WDFW, 1 ramp, concrete surface, Discover Pass
- Mission Lake boat launchMission Lake, WDFW, 1 ramp, gravel surface, Discover Pass
- Point No Point boat launchMarine Area 9, WDFW, n/a surface, Discover Pass
- Ross Point boat launch on Sinclair InletSinclair Inlet, WDFW, n/a surface, Discover Pass
- Tiger Lake boat launchTiger Lake, WDFW, 1 ramp, gravel surface, Discover Pass
- Wildcat Lake boat launchWildcat Lake, WDFW, 1 ramp, concrete surface, Discover Pass
- Wye Lake boat launchWye Lake, WDFW, 1 ramp, concrete surface, Discover Pass
- Blake Island boat launchMarine Area 10, State Parks, boat ramp
- Illahee, pier and floats on Sinclair InletSinclair Inlet, State Parks, boat ramp
- Tahuya Lake boat launchTahuya Lake, WDFW, 2 hand launches, Discover Pass
Plan on a Discover Pass at 12 of the launches listed.
WDFW piers and access points, Kitsap County (26)
- Annapolis Dock (Retsil Pier) on Sinclair Inletfishing pier, Marine Area 10
- Blake Island State Park Pierfishing pier, Marine Area 10
- Bremerton Marina Public Dock on Sinclair Inletfishing pier, Marine Area 10
- Brownsville Dockfishing pier, Marine Area 10
- Coal Dock (Lion's Community Park) on Sinclair Inletfishing pier, Marine Area 10
- Crystal Springs Public Fishing Pier on Sinclair Inletfishing pier, Marine Area 10
- Evergreen Park Boat Ramp on Sinclair Inletfishing pier, Marine Area 10
- Illahee City Pier on Sinclair Inletfishing pier, Marine Area 10
- Illahee State Park Pier on Sinclair Inletfishing pier, Marine Area 10
- Indianola Pierfishing pier, Marine Area 10
- Kingston Public Pierfishing pier, Marine Area 10
- Manchester Boat Dock on Sinclair Inletfishing pier, Marine Area 10
- Port Orchard Marina Dock on Sinclair Inletfishing pier, Marine Area 10
- Silverdale Pierfishing pier, Marine Area 10
- Suquamish Dockfishing pier, Marine Area 10
- Waterman Point Pier (Sinclair Inlet) on Sinclair Inletfishing pier, Marine Area 10
- Harper Pier (Yukon Harbor)fishing pier, Marine Area 10
- Horseshoe Lake shore access near Burleyshore fishing site, Over 400 feet of shore fishing
- Island Lake fishing piershore fishing site, Public pier, shore fishing, access may be limited by vegetat
- Kitsap Lake fishing piershore fishing site, Public docks, shore fishing
- Kitsap Lake shore accessshore fishing site, Limited shore fishing at boat launch
- Lake Koeneman on Rocky Creekaccess point (no launch)
- Long Lake (pierce) fishing piershore fishing site, Public dock, shore fishing
- Long Lake (pierce) fishing pier near Bethelshore fishing site, Public dock, shore fishing along beach to the west
- Wildcat Lake shore accessshore fishing site, Limited shore fishing
- Wildcat Lake shore accessshore fishing site, Limited shore fishing at boat 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
Daily limits and seasons for Kitsap County water
Lakes and streams in Kitsap County follow the statewide freshwater rows below unless the pamphlet prints a Special Rule for the water. Anyone 16 or older needs a Washington Freshwater license, priced at $39.95 for residents and $115.85 for nonresidents in 2026-27. Fishing the salt side means a Saltwater license, $40.71 for Washingtonians and $81.70 for visitors, or a Combination license. Salmon, steelhead, sturgeon and halibut also need a free catch record card, filled in as each fish is kept.
| 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) |
Marine areas carry their own salmon and bottomfish rows; open the marine page for them. Marine area rules
Kitsap County lakes and streams under Special Rules (157)
| Water and reach | Species | Rule |
|---|---|---|
| Anderson Creek | All species | Selective gear rules. |
| Anderson Creek | Trout | Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout. (Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31) |
| Anderson Creek | Other game fish | Statewide min. size/daily limit. (Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31) |
| Bainbridge Island Streams: all streams on Bainbridge Island | All species | Selective gear rules. |
| Bainbridge Island Streams: all streams on Bainbridge Island | Trout | Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: min. size 14". (Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31) |
| Bainbridge Island Streams: all streams on Bainbridge Island | Other game fish | Statewide min. size/daily limit. (Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31) |
| Beaver Ponds: Beaver ponds on Tahuya Peninsula west of Hwy. 3 | Trout | No min. size. Daily limit 2. (4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31) |
| Beaver Ponds: Beaver ponds on Tahuya Peninsula west of Hwy. 3 | Other game fish | Statewide min. size/daily limit. (4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31) |
| Beaver Ponds: Beaver ponds east of Hwy. 3 | Trout | No min. size. Daily limit 2. (First Sat. in June-Oct. 31) |
| Beaver Ponds: Beaver ponds east of Hwy. 3 | Other game fish | Statewide min. size/daily limit. (First Sat. in June-Oct. 31) |
| Big Beef Creek: within 100' of the Seabeck Hwy. NW Big Beef Creek Bridge | All species | Selective gear rules. Internal combustion motors prohibited. |
| Big Beef Creek: within 100' of the Seabeck Hwy. NW Big Beef Creek Bridge | All species | CLOSED WATERS. (Aug. 1-Aug. 31) |
| Big Beef Creek: within 100' of the Seabeck Hwy. NW Big Beef Creek Bridge | Trout | Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout. (Sat. before Memorial Day-July 31) |
| Big Beef Creek: within 100' of the Seabeck Hwy. NW Big Beef Creek Bridge | Other game fish | Statewide min. size/daily limit. (Sat. before Memorial Day-July 31) |
| Big Beef Creek: from Seabeck Hwy. Bridge to Lake Symington | All species | Selective gear rules. Internal combustion motors prohibited. |
| Big Beef Creek: from Seabeck Hwy. Bridge to Lake Symington | Trout | Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout. (Sat. before Memorial Day-Aug. 31) |
| Big Beef Creek: from Seabeck Hwy. Bridge to Lake Symington | Other game fish | Statewide min. size/daily limit. (Sat. before Memorial Day-Aug. 31) |
| Big Beef Creek: from Lake Symington upstream | All species | Selective gear rules. |
| Big Beef Creek: from Lake Symington upstream | Trout | Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout. (Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31) |
| Big Beef Creek: from Lake Symington upstream | Other game fish | Statewide min. size/daily limit. (Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 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
WDFW records from water around Kitsap County
| Species | Weight | Angler | Water | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrale Sole | 7.57 lbs | John Stone | Jefferson Head, Kitsap County | June 11, 1980 |
| Kelp Greenling (Speargun) | 3.88 lbs | Jim Briggs | Agate Pass, Kitsap County | June 5, 1983 |
| Brown Rockfish (Speargun) | 1.27 lbs | Richard Bethke | Agate Pass, Kitsap County | July 21, 2003 |
| Pacific Staghorn Sculpin | 0.80 lbs | Juan Valero | Point No Point, Kitsap County | July 22, 2016 |
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) sport fish records list, as of October 31, 2026.
Tournaments
Club, trail and derby dates in Kitsap County
Organizer pages tie 2 events to Kitsap County; 1 are still ahead.
| Date | Event | Water | Organizer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug. 7, 2027 | annual salmon derby | Puget Sound | Puget Sound Anglers, Gig Harbor & Tacoma chapter |
| not printed | club's 30th annual derby | Puget Sound | Puget Sound Anglers, Gig Harbor & Tacoma chapter |
Organizer schedule and results pages, checked November 2026.
Local help
Bait, flies and hired boats across Kitsap County
Kitsap County tackle counters
- Peninsula Outfittersbait and tackle shop, Poulsbo
- Dick's Sporting Goods Silverdalesporting goods store, Silverdale
- Eagle Harbor Marinamarina, Bainbridge Island
- Four Seasons Marine Service Corpmarina, Bremerton
- Harbour Marinamarina, Bainbridge Island
- Kitsap Marinamarina, Port Orchard
- Kitsap Maritime Port Officemarina, Bremerton
- Liberty Bay Marinamarina, Poulsbo
- Marina Squaremarina, Bremerton
- Nicholson Marine Servicemarina, Silverdale
- Offshore Boat Centersmarina, Silverdale
- Port Orchard Marinamarina, Port Orchard
- Port Orchard Yacht Club Clubmarina, Port Orchard
- Port Washington Marinamarina, Bremerton
- Port of Brownsvillemarina, Bremerton
- Port of Kingstonmarina, Kingston
- Port of Silverdalemarina, Silverdale
- Sinclair Inlet Marinamarina, Port Orchard
- Six Gill Marine Servicesmarina, Bremerton
- Sportsman's Warehouse Silverdalesporting goods store, Silverdale
- Suldan's Boat Worksmarina, Port Orchard
- Winslow Wharf Marinamarina, Bainbridge Island
- Yachtfish Marinemarina, Port Orchard
Yellow Pages and chain store listings, guide and charter listings (city of business); retrieved October 31, 2026.
Nearby
Next-door places for Kitsap County anglers
Places to sleep in Kitsap County
- Bremertonpop. 43,505
- Bainbridge Islandpop. 24,825
- Silverdalepop. 20,733
- Port Orchardpop. 15,587
- Poulsbopop. 11,975
- Parkwoodpop. 7,635
- Tracytonpop. 5,967
- Manchesterpop. 5,714
- Bangor Basepop. 5,482
- East Port Orchardpop. 5,262
- Suquamishpop. 4,266
- Bethelpop. 4,073
- Indianolapop. 3,664
- Hansvillepop. 3,410
- Navy Yard Citypop. 2,759
- Chicopop. 2,723
Counties ringing Kitsap County
- Mason County32 miles southwest
- Island County36 miles north
- King County41 miles east
- Jefferson County42 miles west
Piscifun
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Fish photos
Fish worth recognising before a day at Kitsap County
Photo: USFWS Mountain-Prairie, Public domain
Photo: Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife, CC BY-SA 2.0
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Answers
Sorting out the details of fishing Kitsap County
Do WDFW or State Parks run ramps in Kitsap County?
The agency layers hold 14 launches: 12 WDFW and 2 State Parks.
What is the largest lake by acreage in Kitsap County?
Long Lake (Kitsap County), at 321 surface acres in the WDFW layer.
What do Washington anglers catch around Kitsap County?
Rainbow trout lead the count of water pages within 50 miles, followed by largemouth bass, yellow perch and coastal cutthroat trout.
Can I find a fly shop or bait counter in Kitsap County?
Peninsula Outfitters heads a list of 23.
Which charter businesses list an address in Kitsap County?
Skippers in the listings work from other counties.
Where do the Kitsap County commissioners meet?
Look for the courthouse in Port Orchard.
Is a Freshwater license enough for Kitsap County?
Anyone 16 or older needs a Washington Freshwater license, priced at $39.95 for residents and $115.85 for nonresidents in 2026-27. Fishing the salt side means a Saltwater license, $40.71 for Washingtonians and $81.70 for visitors, or a Combination license.
Which Washington counties share a border with Kitsap County?
Mason County, Island County and King County lie closest.
Is a derby or tournament coming to Kitsap County?
2 events on file; next is annual salmon derby on Puget Sound, Aug. 7, 2027.
Does WDFW set special limits anywhere in Kitsap County?
The 2026-27 pamphlet prints 157 Special Rule entries touching this county, starting with Anderson Creek; the table above shows the first ones.
What marine water borders Kitsap County?
Admiralty Inlet, Hood Canal, Seattle-Bremerton and Tacoma-Vashon Island; the marine table above links each page.
What record fish has Kitsap County water produced?
Petrale Sole, 7.57 lbs, from Jefferson Head, Kitsap County (June 11, 1980).
Which Kitsap County lakes get hatchery trout?
27 WDFW plants so far in 2026, 40,171 fish; the latest went into Kitsap Lake on Oct. 2, 2026.
Plan a Washington day on Kitsap County water
Ramp pages give agency, surface and directions.