Rock Sole in Washington
Where rock sole live in Washington, with the rules.
- see pamphletlimit
- 4.19 lbsrecord
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A Washington profile of rock sole
Neither the freshwater nor the marine tables single out rock sole.
The record book shows 4.19 lbs from Hein Bank (1989), caught by Alan Schram. Taxonomists file it as Lepidopsetta bilineata.
rock sole in the marine chapters
- 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.
The biggest Washington rock sole on file
| Listing | Weight | Angler | Water | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Sole | 4.19 lbs | Alan Schram | Hein Bank | July 9, 1989 |
WDFW sport fish records, read October 31, 2026; record list.
Washington cousins of rock sole
- Arrowtooth Floundersaltwater
- Pacific Halibutsaltwater
- Petrale Solesaltwater
- Sand Solesaltwater
- Starry Floundersaltwater
The shoreline country around Rock Sole, in pictures
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Evergreen State rock sole, asked and answered
How many rock sole may I keep in Washington?
It has no limit row of its own.
From which water did the Washington record rock sole come?
WDFW lists 4.19 lbs, Hein Bank, 1989, Alan Schram.
What Washington water is a good bet for rock sole?
No Washington water page lists this fish yet.
Are rock sole part of the WDFW plants report?
No 2026 WDFW trout plant names it.
Is the rock sole rule the same everywhere in Washington?
No Special Rule lists it.
Is rock sole open all year in Washington?
The tables give no dates. Emergency rules can change it in season.
Which WDFW license lets me fish for rock 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.
Who keeps the Washington record for rock sole?
WDFW does; marine fish are verified only at the Region 4 or Region 6 offices or Olympia headquarters.
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Each water listed has a Washington page.