Marine Area 11 salmon season opens four days per week beginning March 1

Action:  Opens salmon fishing Wednesdays through Saturdays. Except Commencement Bay is closed to salmon fishing east of a line from Cliff House Restaurant to Sperry Ocean Dock. Effective date:  March 1 through April 15, 2024 Species affected:  Salmon Location:  Marine Area 11, except year-round piers (Des Moines Pier, Les Davis Pier, and Point Defiance Boathouse … Read more

Razor clam digs approved Feb. 21 through Feb. 25

 Razor clam digs approved Feb. 21 through Feb. 25 Action:  Opens Razor clam season. Effective dates:  Feb. 21 through Feb. 25, 2024 Species affected:  Razor Clams Specific low tides for openers (digging allowed from 12:00 P.M. (noon) through 11:59 P.M.):  Feb. 21, Wednesday, 4:56 p.m.; 0.2 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks Feb. 22, Thursday, … Read more

Razor clam digs approved for Feb. 6 through Feb. 12

Action:  Opens Razor clam seasons. Effective dates:  Feb. 6 through Feb. 12, 2024 Species affected:  Razor Clams Specific evening low tides and beaches that are open (digging allowed from 12:00 P.M. (noon) through 11:59 P.M.):  Photo by WDFW Feb. 6, Tuesday, 3:52 p.m.; 0.0 feet; Mocrocks Feb. 7, Wednesday, 4:41 p.m.; -0.7 feet; Long Beach, … Read more

Razor clam digs approved for Jan. 22 through Jan. 28

Action:  Opens Razor clam seasons. Effective dates:  Jan. 22 through Jan. 28, 2024 Species affected:  Razor Clams Specific evening low tides and beaches that are open (digging allowed from 12:00 P.M. (noon) through 11:59 P.M.):  Jan. 22, Monday, 4:28 p.m.; -0.1 feet; Mocrocks Jan. 23, Tuesday, 5:13 p.m.; -0.3 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks … Read more

A portion of the Skagit River to open for catch and release steelhead fishery

Action:  Opens Catch and Release steelhead fishing in an area of the Skagit River.   Effective date:   Feb. 3 through April 17, 2024. Species affected:  Steelhead.     Location:  Skagit River (Skagit Co.), from the Dalles Bridge in the town of Concrete to the Cascade River in Marblemount. Steelhead Rules:  Open Saturdays through Wednesday only, closed Thursdays … Read more

A portion of the Sauk River to open for catch and release steelhead fishery

Action:  Opens Catch and Release steelhead fishing in an area of the Sauk River.   Effective date:  Feb. 3 through April 17, 2024. Species affected:  Steelhead.     Location:  Sauk River (Skagit/Snohomish Co.), from the mouth to the Darrington Bridge (Sauk Prairie Road Bridge). Steelhead Rules:  Open Saturdays through Wednesdays only, closed Thursdays and Fridays. Fishing for … Read more

Razor clam digs approved for Jan. 9 through Jan. 15

Action:  Opens Razor clam seasons. Effective dates:  Jan. 9 through Jan. 15, 2024 Species affected:  Razor Clams Specific evening low tides and beaches that are open (digging allowed from 12:00 P.M. (noon) through 11:59 P.M.):  Jan. 9, Tuesday, 5:02 p.m.; -0.7 feet; Long Beach, Copalis Jan. 10, Wednesday, 5:46 p.m.; -1.2 feet; Long Beach, Twin … Read more

Sturgeon retention closes in Bonneville Pool

Action: Closes retention of sturgeon. Effective date: Jan. 4 through April 30, 2024. Species affected: White sturgeon. Location: Columbia River from Bonneville Dam to The Dalles Dam and all adjacent Washington tributaries. Reason for action: Catch rates in Bonneville Pool were higher than preseason expectations. The projected total catch through Jan. 3, 2024, is 650 fish as compared … Read more

Sturgeon retention closes in The Dalles Pool

Action: Closes retention of sturgeon. Effective date: Jan. 4 through April 30, 2024. Species affected: White sturgeon. Location: Columbia River from The Dalles Dam to John Day Dam and all adjacent Washington tributaries. Reason for action: Catch rates in The Dalles Pool were higher than preseason expectations. The projected total catch through Jan. 3, 2024, is 181 fish as … Read more

Tokul Creek to open early from Fish Hatchery Road Bridge to boundary marker below diversion dam

Action: Opens gamefish seasons. Effective date: Immediately through Jan. 14, 2024. Species affected: Trout, steelhead, and other gamefish. Location: Tokul Creek from Fish Hatchery Road Bridge to boundary marker downstream of diversion dam. Rules: Gamefish open, statewide minimum size/daily limit, except cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout minimum size is 14 inches. Anti-snagging rule in effect. … Read more