Petrale Sole in Washington
Keeping rules, the WDFW record and lakes or rivers for petrale sole.
- see pamphletlimit
- 7.57 lbsrecord
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petrale sole under WDFW rules
WDFW prints no separate 2026-27 row for petrale sole.
In 1980, John Stone set the state mark of 7.57 lbs at Jefferson Head, Kitsap County. The record list pairs it with Eopsetta jordani.
Marine areas naming petrale sole
- 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 4marine area 4
- 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.
State record petrale sole, Washington
| Listing | Weight | Angler | Water | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrale Sole | 7.57 lbs | John Stone | Jefferson Head, Kitsap County | June 11, 1980 |
WDFW sport fish records, read October 31, 2026; record list.
Fish filed near petrale sole
- Arrowtooth Floundersaltwater
- Pacific Halibutsaltwater
- Rock Solesaltwater
- Sand Solesaltwater
- Starry Floundersaltwater
Fir, basalt and open water near Petrale Sole, photographed
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Where petrale sole turn up in Washington, briefly
What is the Washington limit for petrale sole?
WDFW prints no separate limit.
What does the Washington petrale sole record weigh?
7.57 lbs, Jefferson Head, Kitsap County; John Stone, 1980.
Which lakes or rivers list petrale sole?
This guide has not tied it to a water.
Where has WDFW planted petrale sole?
The plants report carries no row for it.
Does any water have a Special Rule for petrale sole?
The Special Rules tables do not name it.
How does the Washington petrale sole season run?
No season line is printed. Emergency changes come first.
Which Washington license covers petrale sole?
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 do I claim a Washington petrale sole record?
Fill in the WDFW record application, weigh the fish fresh on a certified scale and bring it to a WDFW office.
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