Yellowtail Jack in Washington
Washington yellowtail jack: what may be kept and where to look.
- see pamphletlimit
- 20.50 lbsrecord
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Washington yellowtail jack: rule, record, water
Look in vain for a dedicated yellowtail jack row in the 2026-27 tables.
Jason MacKenzie holds the Washington record at 20.50 lbs, from Westport, Grays Harbor County, 2011. Scientific name, as WDFW gives it: Seriola dorsalis (previously S. lalandi).
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- 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 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.
Heaviest yellowtail jack on the WDFW list
| Listing | Weight | Angler | Water | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yellowtail Jack | 20.50 lbs | Jason MacKenzie | Westport, Grays Harbor County | Aug. 27, 2011 |
WDFW sport fish records, read October 31, 2026; record list.
Relatives of yellowtail jack on the record list
- Jack Mackerelsaltwater
Lakes, rivers and sound close to Yellowtail Jack, pictured
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Photo: Jeff Hollett, Public domain
Photo: Bureau of Land Management Oregon and Washington, CC BY 2.0
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What to know before chasing yellowtail jack in Washington
What daily limit covers yellowtail jack in Washington?
There is no WDFW limit printed for it alone.
When was the Washington yellowtail jack record set?
20.50 lbs, from Westport, Grays Harbor County, 2011, by Jason MacKenzie.
Which Washington pages point to yellowtail jack?
None of the lake, river or marine pages include it so far.
Does WDFW plant yellowtail jack?
WDFW plant rows do not include it.
Where is the yellowtail jack rule different in Washington?
None of the Special Rules mention it.
Does Washington close the yellowtail jack season?
The pamphlet lists no season. Check emergency rules before a trip.
What does an out-of-state angler buy for Washington yellowtail jack?
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 yellowtail jack record?
WDFW keeps the list; weigh the unfrozen fish on a certified scale with two witnesses and take it to a WDFW office.
Chase yellowtail jack around the Evergreen State
Every water above has ramps and limits on its own page.