Northern Pike in Washington
northern pike under the 2026-27 WDFW pamphlet.
- No min. size. Nolimit
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northern pike by the Washington numbers
WDFW prints the northern pike rule in its statewide freshwater list as "Northern Pike". The entry runs: No min. size. No daily limit. No possession limit. Must be dead before being removed from riparian area (immediate vicinity of water body).
Neither the record list nor a water page carries it yet.
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| Pamphlet row | Waters | Limit as printed | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Pike | all freshwater | No min. size. No daily limit. No possession limit. Must be dead before being removed from riparian area (immediate vicinity of water body). | see the pamphlet |
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.
What the water by Northern Pike looks like on a clear day
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Photo: Jeff Hollett, CC0 1.0
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Washington northern pike questions with short replies
Which WDFW rule sets the northern pike limit?
The pamphlet says: No min. size. No daily limit. No possession limit. Must be dead before being removed from riparian area (immediate vicinity of water body).
Who holds the Washington northern pike record?
There is no WDFW entry so far.
Which Washington water pages mention northern pike?
No Washington water page names it yet.
Does the 2026 plants report list northern pike?
The 2026 plants report leaves it out.
Do any Washington waters set their own northern pike rule?
The general line holds on every water.
In which months may northern pike be kept in Washington?
The pamphlet season is see the pamphlet. WDFW emergency rules override the pamphlet.
What does a Washington license for northern pike cost?
Anglers 16 and older need a Washington Freshwater license ($39.95 resident, $115.85 nonresident for 2026-27) or a Combination license; salmon, steelhead and sturgeon also take a catch record card.
What does a northern pike 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 northern pike
Start with one of the waters above.