Pile Surfperch in Washington
Keeping rules, the WDFW record and lakes or rivers for pile surfperch.
- 12 dailylimit
- 3.57 lbsrecord
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pile surfperch under WDFW rules
The pamphlet treats pile surfperch as a marine fish, with a rule per marine area. Under Marine Area 1: Not included in bottomfish limit. No min. size. Daily limit 12 surfperch. Except shiner perch daily limit 15: not included in bottomfish limit. When bottomfish is CLOSED: fishing from North Jetty prohibited.
In 1981, Steve Urban set the state mark of 3.57 lbs at Quartermaster Harbor, King County. Special Rules mention it on 1 water. The record list pairs it with Rhacochilus vacca.
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| Marine area | Where | Limit as printed | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marine Area 1 | Entire area | Not included in bottomfish limit. No min. size. Daily limit 12 surfperch. Except shiner perch daily limit 15: not included in bottomfish limit. When bottomfish is CLOSED: fishing from North Jetty prohibited. | Second Sat. in Mar.-Third Sat. in Oct. Year-round from beach |
| Marine Area 2, Marine Area 2-1, Marine Area 2-2 | Entire area | Not included in bottomfish limit. No min. size. Daily limit 12 surfperch. Except shiner perch daily limit 15: not included in bottomfish limit. | Second Sat. in Mar.-Third Sat. in Oct. Year-round from beach |
| Marine Area 3 | Entire area | Not included in bottomfish limit. No min. size. Daily limit 12 surfperch. Except shiner perch daily limit 15: not included in bottomfish limit. | Second Sat. in Mar.- Third Sat. in Oct. Year-round from beach |
| Marine Area 4 | West of the Bonilla-Tatoosh Line | Not included in bottomfish limit. No min. size. Daily limit 12 surfperch. Except shiner perch daily limit 15: not included in bottomfish limit. | Second Sat. in Mar.-Third Sat. in Oct. Year-round from beach |
| Marine Area 4 | East of the Bonilla-Tatoosh Line | Not included in bottomfish limit. No min. size. Daily limit 12 surfperch. Except shiner perch daily limit 15: not included in bottomfish limit. | Year-round |
| Marine Area 5 | Entire area | No min. size. Daily limit 10. Except shiner perch daily limit 15: not included in bottomfish limit. | Year-round |
| Marine Area 6 | Entire area | No min. size. Daily limit 10. Except shiner perch daily limit 15: not included in bottomfish limit. | Year-round |
| Marine Area 7 | Entire area | No min. size. Daily limit 10. Except shiner perch daily limit 15: not included in bottomfish limit. | Year-round |
| Marine Area 8-1, Marine Area 8-2 | Entire area | No min. size. Daily limit 10. Except shiner perch daily limit 15: not included in bottomfish limit. | Year-round |
| Marine Area 8-1, Marine Area 8-2 | Entire area | No min. size. Daily limit 10. Except shiner perch daily limit 15: not included in bottomfish limit. | Year-round |
| Marine Area 9 | Entire area | No min. size. Daily limit 10. Except shiner perch daily limit 15: not included in bottomfish limit. | Year-round |
| Marine Area 10 | Entire area | No min. size. Daily limit 10. Except shiner perch daily limit 15: not included in bottomfish limit. | Year-round |
| Marine Area 11 | Entire area | No min. size. Daily limit 10. Except shiner perch daily limit 15: not included in bottomfish limit. | Year-round |
| Marine Area 12 | Entire area | CLOSED to fishing for, retaining, or possessing. | CLOSED |
| Marine Area 13 | Entire area | No min. size. Daily limit 10. Except shiner perch daily limit 15: not included in bottomfish limit. | Year-round |
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 112 (pamphlet PDF; eRegulations marine area page), read October 31, 2026.
Where Special Rules change the pile surfperch line
On 1 water a Special Rule replaces or adds to the statewide line, printed as "surfperch".
State record pile surfperch, Washington
| Listing | Weight | Angler | Water | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pile Surfperch | 3.57 lbs | Steve Urban | Quartermaster Harbor, King County | March 14, 1981 |
WDFW sport fish records, read October 31, 2026; record list.
Fish filed near pile surfperch
- Redtail Surfperchsaltwater
- Striped Surfperchsaltwater
Fir, basalt and open water near Pile Surfperch, photographed
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Where pile surfperch turn up in Washington, briefly
What is the Washington limit for pile surfperch?
WDFW sets it per area; Marine Area 1: Not included in bottomfish limit. No min. size. Daily limit 12 surfperch. Except shiner perch daily limit 15: not included in bottomfish limit. When bottomfish is CLOSED: fishing from North Jetty proh
What does the Washington pile surfperch record weigh?
3.57 lbs, Quartermaster Harbor, King County; Steve Urban, 1981.
Which lakes or rivers list pile surfperch?
This guide has not tied it to a water.
Where has WDFW planted pile surfperch?
The plants report carries no row for it.
Does any water have a Special Rule for pile surfperch?
Yes; Special Rules name it on 1 water.
How does the Washington pile surfperch season run?
WDFW gives: Second Sat. in Mar.-Third Sat. in Oct. Year-round from beach. Emergency changes come first.
Which Washington license covers pile surfperch?
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 pile surfperch record?
Fill in the WDFW record application, weigh the fish fresh on a certified scale and bring it to a WDFW office.
Plan a pile surfperch outing
Choose a lake, river or marine area above.