Sand Sole in Washington
sand sole under the 2026-27 WDFW pamphlet.
- see pamphletlimit
- 2.59 lbsrecord
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sand sole by the Washington numbers
sand sole have no entry of their own in the 2026-27 tables.
The WDFW state record weighed 2.59 lbs, taken by Shannon Reiss from San Juan Islands, San Juan County in 2019. It turns up on 1 Washington lake, river or marine pages, among them San Juan Islands (Marine Area 7). WDFW prints its scientific name as Psettichthys melanostictus.
Where sand sole show up in the marine rules
- 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.
Runs and forms grouped as sand sole
- Sand soleWDFW listing
WDFW species listings, grouped on one page here.
The Washington record sand sole
| Listing | Weight | Angler | Water | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sand sole | 2.59 lbs | Shannon Reiss | San Juan Islands, San Juan County | March 31, 2019 |
WDFW sport fish records, read October 31, 2026; record list.
Evergreen State water for sand sole
Marine water with sand sole
- San Juan Islands (Marine Area 7)marine area
WDFW Fish Washington and high lake layer species lists, WDFW SWIFD distribution, record waters and 2026 trout plants; largest waters first.
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- Arrowtooth Floundersaltwater
- Pacific Halibutsaltwater
- Petrale Solesaltwater
- Rock Solesaltwater
- Starry Floundersaltwater
What the water by Sand Sole looks like on a clear day
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Washington sand sole questions with short replies
Which WDFW rule sets the sand sole limit?
No Washington row covers it directly.
Who holds the Washington sand sole record?
The record is 2.59 lbs from San Juan Islands, San Juan County in 2019, by Shannon Reiss.
Which Washington water pages mention sand sole?
1 water pages list it, led by San Juan Islands (Marine Area 7).
Does the 2026 plants report list sand sole?
The 2026 plants report leaves it out.
Do any Washington waters set their own sand sole rule?
The general line holds on every water.
In which months may sand sole be kept in Washington?
There is no dated season. WDFW emergency rules override the pamphlet.
What does a Washington license for sand sole cost?
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.
What does a sand sole 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 sand sole
Start with one of the waters above.