Washington species

Pacific Pomfret in Washington

Washington rules and water for pacific pomfret.

  • see pamphletlimit
  • 1.58 lbsrecord
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Washington fish

pacific pomfret in the Evergreen State

The 2026-27 WDFW tables give pacific pomfret no line of their own.

WDFW credits Avi Nussbaum with the record, 1.58 lbs out of Marine Area 2, Grays Harbors County in 2023. Its Latin name is Brama japonica.

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1.58 lbsWDFW record
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Marine areas

Salt water where WDFW prints a pacific pomfret rule

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.

Record

Record weight for Washington pacific pomfret

ListingWeightAnglerWaterDate
Pacific Pomfret1.58 lbsAvi NussbaumMarine Area 2, Grays Harbors CountyJuly 29, 2023

WDFW sport fish records, read October 31, 2026; record list.

Photos

Photographs of fishing water around Pacific Pomfret

Jefferson County, Washington
Jefferson County
Photo: Joseph, CC BY-SA 2.0
Poulsbo, Washington
Poulsbo
Photo: Larry Syverson, CC BY-SA 2.0
Pullman, Washington
Pullman
Photo: Ken Lund, CC BY-SA 2.0
Redmond, Washington
Redmond
Photo: Cindy Shebley, CC BY 2.0
Answers

pacific pomfret in Washington: questions anglers bring

What does WDFW allow for pacific pomfret each day?

The pamphlet carries no line just for it.

How big is the Washington record pacific pomfret?

It weighed 1.58 lbs, out of Marine Area 2, Grays Harbors County in 2023; angler Avi Nussbaum.

Where do pacific pomfret live in Washington?

No lake, river or sound page carries it yet.

Do Washington hatcheries release pacific pomfret?

No hatchery plant of it is on file for 2026.

On which Washington waters does the pacific pomfret rule shift?

WDFW gives it no rule tied to one water.

Is the pacific pomfret season open now in Washington?

WDFW prints no season for it. An emergency rule may still close it.

Is a freshwater license enough for pacific pomfret?

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.

Who checks a new Washington pacific pomfret record?

WDFW verifies records at its offices after a certified-scale weighing witnessed by two people.

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Pick Washington water for pacific pomfret

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