Trout & Salmon Stamp

Washington Trout Stamp
2026

Trout and salmon stamp requirements, fees, and covered waters for Washington. Washington requires a Steelhead/Salmon Punchcard for anglers fishing for steelhead, chinook salmon, coho salmon, or chum salmon. This punchcard must be punched at time of catch and reported at season end. Standard resident and anadromous trout (steelhead) fishing require this report card. Washington offers exceptional steelhead and salmon fishing on the Olympic Peninsula and many rivers.

Trout Stamp Required Covers Salmon

2026 Trout Stamp Quick Facts Verified 2026

Resident Fee

N/A

Catch record card required for steelhead and salmon; included with fishing license.

Nonresident Fee

N/A

Check agency for current fees

Stamp Required?

Yes

Required to fish for trout

Covers Salmon?

Yes

Salmon included in stamp

Step-by-Step

How to Get a Trout Stamp in Washington

Follow these steps to purchase and use your trout stamp in Washington:

Confirm If a Stamp Is Required

Washington requires a trout stamp in addition to your general fishing license. You must purchase the stamp before fishing for any trout or salmon in designated trout waters.

Purchase Your Fishing License First

A valid Washington fishing license is required before you can add a trout stamp. Purchase your license online at Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife's website, at a licensed sporting goods retailer, or at a regional agency office. Licenses are available for residents and nonresidents.

Add the Trout Stamp

Add the trout stamp to your license at the point of purchase. Resident fee: contact agency. Nonresident fee: contact agency. Catch record card required for steelhead and salmon; included with fishing license.

Know Your Waters & Regulations

Waters covered: All Washington waters open for steelhead and salmon.. Review the annual fishing regulations booklet for size and bag limits on trout and salmon species. Some waters have special restrictions including catch-and-release only sections, artificial lures only, or delayed harvest periods.

Requirements

Washington Trout Stamp Requirements

Valid WA fishing license plus Catch Record Card required when fishing for steelhead, salmon, and other designated species.

Important Notes

Washington-Specific Trout Rules

Catch Record Card is free with purchase of fishing license.

Source: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (wdfw.wa.gov). Requirements verified 2026. Always confirm current fees and regulations directly with the agency before fishing.

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