Dolphinfish in Washington
dolphinfish under the 2026-27 WDFW pamphlet.
- see pamphletlimit
- 21.00 lbsrecord
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dolphinfish by the Washington numbers
dolphinfish have no entry of their own in the 2026-27 tables.
The WDFW state record weighed 21.00 lbs, taken by Wade La Fontaine from Pacific Ocean, Pacific County in 2023. WDFW prints its scientific name as Coryphaena hippurus.
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- Marine Area 1marine area 1
- Marine Area 2, Marine Area 2-1, Marine Area 2-2marine area 2
- Marine Area 3marine area 3
- Marine Area 5marine area 5
- Marine Area 6marine area 6
- Marine Area 7marine area 7
- Marine Area 8-1, Marine Area 8-2marine area 8
- Marine Area 9marine area 9
- Marine Area 10marine area 10
- Marine Area 11marine area 11
- Marine Area 12marine area 12
- Marine Area 13marine area 13
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.
The Washington record dolphinfish
| Listing | Weight | Angler | Water | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dolphinfish | 21.00 lbs | Wade La Fontaine | Pacific Ocean, Pacific County | Aug. 25, 2023 |
WDFW sport fish records, read October 31, 2026; record list.
What the water by Dolphinfish looks like on a clear day
Photo: Pacific Fishery Management Council, CC BY-SA 2.0
Photo: Tara Schmidt, CC BY 2.0
Photo: Tim Regan, CC BY 2.0
Photo: Richie Diesterheft, CC BY-SA 2.0
Washington dolphinfish questions with short replies
Which WDFW rule sets the dolphinfish limit?
No Washington row covers it directly.
Who holds the Washington dolphinfish record?
The record is 21.00 lbs from Pacific Ocean, Pacific County in 2023, by Wade La Fontaine.
Which Washington water pages mention dolphinfish?
No Washington water page names it yet.
Does the 2026 plants report list dolphinfish?
The 2026 plants report leaves it out.
Do any Washington waters set their own dolphinfish rule?
The general line holds on every water.
In which months may dolphinfish be kept in Washington?
There is no dated season. WDFW emergency rules override the pamphlet.
What does a Washington license for dolphinfish cost?
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.
What does a dolphinfish record claim need in Washington?
Do not freeze it; get a certified weight with witnesses and call a WDFW office for verification.
Plan Washington water around dolphinfish
Start with one of the waters above.