Starry Flounder in Washington
Washington starry flounder: what may be kept and where to look.
- see pamphletlimit
- 9.50 lbsrecord
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Washington starry flounder: rule, record, water
Look in vain for a dedicated starry flounder row in the 2026-27 tables.
Robert Walton holds the Washington record at 9.50 lbs, from Pillar Point, Clallam County, 2009. Sekiu River head the 1 Washington pages naming it. Scientific name, as WDFW gives it: Platichthys stellatus.
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- Marine Area 7marine area 7
- Marine Area 8-1, Marine Area 8-2marine area 8
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- 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.
Heaviest starry flounder on the WDFW list
| Listing | Weight | Angler | Water | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starry Flounder | 9.50 lbs | Robert Walton | Pillar Point, Clallam County | Sept. 25, 2009 |
| Starry Flounder (Speargun) | 5.60 lbs | Jeremy Yancey | Sekiu, Clallam County | Sept. 1, 2022 |
WDFW sport fish records, read October 31, 2026; record list.
Washington water that holds starry flounder
Creek and river pages with starry flounder
- Sekiu RiverClallam County
WDFW Fish Washington and high lake layer species lists, WDFW SWIFD distribution, record waters and 2026 trout plants; largest waters first.
Relatives of starry flounder on the record list
- Arrowtooth Floundersaltwater
- Pacific Halibutsaltwater
- Petrale Solesaltwater
- Rock Solesaltwater
- Sand Solesaltwater
Lakes, rivers and sound close to Starry Flounder, pictured
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What to know before chasing starry flounder in Washington
What daily limit covers starry flounder in Washington?
There is no WDFW limit printed for it alone.
When was the Washington starry flounder record set?
9.50 lbs, from Pillar Point, Clallam County, 2009, by Robert Walton.
Which Washington pages point to starry flounder?
Sekiu River head the 1 pages naming it.
Does WDFW plant starry flounder?
WDFW plant rows do not include it.
Where is the starry flounder rule different in Washington?
None of the Special Rules mention it.
Does Washington close the starry flounder season?
The pamphlet lists no season. Check emergency rules before a trip.
What does an out-of-state angler buy for Washington starry flounder?
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.
Where do I take a Washington starry flounder record?
WDFW keeps the list; weigh the unfrozen fish on a certified scale with two witnesses and take it to a WDFW office.
Chase starry flounder around the Evergreen State
Every water above has ramps and limits on its own page.