Kelp Greenling in Washington
WDFW limits, the state record and Washington water for kelp greenling.
- see pamphletlimit
- 4.42 lbsrecord
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Washington kelp greenling in brief
No statewide freshwater row and no marine area row in the 2026-27 pamphlet names kelp greenling on its own.
Washington's heaviest on the WDFW list: 4.42 lbs, Sucia Island, San Juan County, 1999, angler Danita Rixen. Biologists call it Hexagrammos decagrammus.
Washington marine areas with a kelp greenling line
- Marine Area 1marine area 1
- Marine Area 2, Marine Area 2-1, Marine Area 2-2marine area 2
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- Marine Area 8-1, Marine Area 8-2marine area 8
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- 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.
kelp greenling in the WDFW record book
| Listing | Weight | Angler | Water | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelp Greenling | 4.42 lbs | Danita Rixen | Sucia Island, San Juan County | Sept. 19, 1999 |
| Kelp Greenling (Speargun) | 3.88 lbs | Jim Briggs | Agate Pass, Kitsap County | June 5, 1983 |
WDFW sport fish records, read October 31, 2026; record list.
More Washington fish beside kelp greenling
- Lingcodsaltwater
- Whitespotted Greenlingsaltwater
A camera walk along the water near Kelp Greenling
Photo: Jonathan Miske, CC BY-SA 2.0
Photo: The Greater Southwestern Exploration Company, CC BY 2.0
Photo: Alison Jean Cole, CC BY 2.0
Photo: U.S. Forest Service- Pacific Northwest Region, Public domain
Washington answers about kelp greenling
How many kelp greenling can go home from a Washington trip?
No 2026-27 row names it on its own.
Is there a WDFW record for kelp greenling?
Danita Rixen caught it at Sucia Island, San Juan County in 1999: 4.42 lbs.
Which Washington waters hold kelp greenling?
Water pages here skip it so far.
Are kelp greenling stocked in Washington?
It is not among the 2026 WDFW plants.
Do some Washington lakes carry their own kelp greenling numbers?
No lake or river changes its rule.
What dates apply to Washington kelp greenling?
No season appears in the 2026-27 tables. In-season emergency rules take priority.
Do nonresidents need a license for Washington kelp greenling?
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 kelp greenling 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.
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