Arrowtooth Flounder in Washington
WDFW limits, the state record and Washington water for arrowtooth flounder.
- see pamphletlimit
- 9.98 lbsrecord
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Washington arrowtooth flounder in brief
No statewide freshwater row and no marine area row in the 2026-27 pamphlet names arrowtooth flounder on its own.
Washington's heaviest on the WDFW list: 9.98 lbs, Willapa Canyon, west of Long Beach, Pacific County, 2025, angler Drew Tretheway. Biologists call it Atheresthes stomias.
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Printed in the 2026-2027 Washington Sport Fishing Rules (WDFW pamphlet, in effect July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027), as posted on eRegulations; read October 31, 2026.
arrowtooth flounder in the WDFW record book
| Listing | Weight | Angler | Water | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arrowtooth Flounder | 9.98 lbs | Drew Tretheway | Willapa Canyon, west of Long Beach, Pacific County | June 26, 2025 |
WDFW sport fish records, read October 31, 2026; record list.
More Washington fish beside arrowtooth flounder
- Pacific Halibutsaltwater
- Petrale Solesaltwater
- Rock Solesaltwater
- Sand Solesaltwater
- Starry Floundersaltwater
A camera walk along the water near Arrowtooth Flounder
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Washington answers about arrowtooth flounder
How many arrowtooth flounder can go home from a Washington trip?
No 2026-27 row names it on its own.
Is there a WDFW record for arrowtooth flounder?
Drew Tretheway caught it at Willapa Canyon, west of Long Beach, Pacific County in 2025: 9.98 lbs.
Which Washington waters hold arrowtooth flounder?
Water pages here skip it so far.
Are arrowtooth flounder stocked in Washington?
It is not among the 2026 WDFW plants.
Do some Washington lakes carry their own arrowtooth flounder numbers?
No lake or river changes its rule.
What dates apply to Washington arrowtooth flounder?
No season appears in the 2026-27 tables. In-season emergency rules take priority.
Do nonresidents need a license for Washington arrowtooth flounder?
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.
How is a arrowtooth flounder record certified in Washington?
The WDFW Sport Fish Record Coordinator; the fish must be weighed on a certified scale, not frozen, and seen at a WDFW office.
Go after Washington arrowtooth flounder
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