Catch limits and regulations

*To get the current regulation updates call toll free 1-877-320-3467 and enter code 3467 or FINS or by DFO Pacific Region Recreational Fishing

Please note the following regulations:

• The aggregate daily limit for all species of Pacific salmon (other than kokanee) from tidal and non-tidal waters combined is four (4).
• All retained coho must measure 25 cm or more from tip of nose to tail fork, and all retained chinook, chum, pink and sockeye must measure 30 cm or more from tip of nose to tail fork.
• A single barbless hook is in effect year round for all streams in Region 2.
• There is an annual limit of 10 adult chinook.

Chehalis River

*CLOSED May 1 - 31
*For all fish between September 1 - December 31, NO angling for salmon can take place from 1 hr after sunset until 1 hr before sunrise.

Area Open - From the logging bridge 2.4 km below Chehalis Lake to the confluence of the Harrison/Chehalis Rivers, including tributaries to that part. See Regional map.

Coho

July 1 - March 31......4 coho per day. Marked hatchery fish only.

Chinook

June 1 - August 10.....4 chinook per day (only 1 over 50cm).

Chum

November 1 - November 31......2 chum per day (all 30cm or over).

Steelhead

Year-round except from May 1-31......1 steelhead per day. Marked hatchery fish only.

Harrison River

*For all fish between July 1 - December 31, NO angling for salmon can take place from 1 hr after sunset until 1 hr before sunrise.

Area Open - From the outlet of Harrison Lake to Highway 7 bridge. See Regional map.

Coho

September 1 - March 31......2 coho per day (all over 25cm). Marked hatchery fish only.

Chum

January 1 - December 31......2 chum per day (all over 30cm).

Area Open - From the Highway 7 bridge to the confluence with the Fraser River. See Regional map.

Coho

September 1 - March 31......4 coho per day. Marked hatchery fish only.

Chinook

September 1 - December 31......4 chinook per day (1 may be greater than 50cm).

Chum

January 1 - December 31......2 chum per day (over 30cm).

Pink

Opportunities expected......4 per day, further details to be announced.

Sockeye

Opportunities expected in August......2 per day, further details to be announced.

Current fishing report and river conditions Report

Back to the Chehalis River Hatchery Hompage Home