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Chum retention opens in deep South Sound and Kennedy Creek, remains open in Carr Inlet Action:  Opens chum salmon retention within portions of Marine Area 13 and Kennedy Creek listed below. Effective date:  Immediately, through Dec. 7, 2023 Species affected: Chum salmon Locations:   Marine Area 13 waters northerly and westerly of a line projected from … Read more

                                 Stillaguamish mainstem and forks return to permanent rules Action: Returns fishing seasons to those listed in the 2023/24 Washington Sport Fishing Rules pamphlet. Effective date: Nov. 16, 2023. Species affected: All species. Locations: Stillaguamish River from the mouth including all sloughs … Read more

Action: Returns fishing seasons to those listed in the 2023/24 Washington Sport Fishing Rules pamphlet. Effective date: Nov. 15, 2023. Species affected: All species. Location: Toutle, North Fork Toutle, and Green rivers (Cowlitz County): Effective Nov. 15, 2023: All species fishing seasons return to those listed in the 2023/24 Washington Sport Fishing Rules pamphlet. Reason … Read more

Action:  Opens Razor clam seasons. Effective dates:  Nov. 12 through Nov. 18, 2023 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.):  Nov. 12, Sunday, 5:53 p.m.; -0.3 feet; Mocrocks Nov. 13, Monday, 6:30 p.m.; -0.7 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis … Read more

Action: Reduces adult portion of salmon daily limit to one (1) fish. Closes all Chinook retention. Effective date: Nov. 4 through Dec. 31, 2023. Species affected: Salmon. Locations and rules: Black River (Grays Harbor County) from the mouth to the bridge on 128th Avenue Southwest: Nov. 4 through Dec. 31, 2023: Minimum size is 12 inches. Daily limit … Read more

Action: Allows for retention of chum salmon in Carr Inlet. Effective date: Immediately through Dec. 7, 2023. Species affected: Chum salmon. Location and rules: Marine Area 13 waters of Carr Inlet northerly of a line projected from Penrose Point (47°15’53.6″N, 122°44’11.5″W) to Green Point (47°16’55.2″N, 122°41’41.8″W): Immediately through Dec. 7, 2023: Salmon daily limit is two (2). Chinook … Read more

Action: Extends coho season. Effective dates: Immediately through Nov. 30, 2023. Species affected: Coho salmon. Location: Cascade River from mouth to Rockport-Cascade Road Bridge. Rule: Minimum size is 12 inches. Daily limit is four (4) coho. Release all salmon other than coho. Night closure and anti-snagging rules in effect. Reason for action: More hatchery coho have returned … Read more

Action: Changes white sturgeon retention season structure from seven (7) days per week to three (3) days per week. Effective date: Jan. 1 through Jan. 29, 2024. Species affected: White sturgeon. Location: Columbia River from The Dalles Dam to John Day Dam and all adjacent Washington tributaries. Rules: Retention allowed on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays only. The … Read more

Action: Changes white sturgeon retention season structure from seven (7) days per week, to three (3) days per week. Effective date: Jan. 1 through Feb. 7, 2024. Species affected: White sturgeon. Location: Columbia River from Bonneville Dam to The Dalles Dam and all adjacent Washington tributaries. Rules: Retention allowed on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays only. Minimum size … Read more

Action: Opens or extends salmon seasons in Skykomish, Snohomish, Snoqualmie, and Wallace rivers. Returns gamefish seasons to permanent rules listed in the 2023/24 Washington Sportfishing Rules pamphlet in all areas of the Snohomish watershed. Species affected: All species. Locations, dates, and rules: Raging River: Effective Nov. 1, 2023: Gamefish open under rules listed in rules … Read more