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Action: Opens Razor clam seasons. Effective dates: Jan. 15–21, 2026. 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. 15, Thursday, 4:35 p.m.; 0.4 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks Jan. 16, Friday, 5:14 p.m.; 0.0 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, … Read more
“Harrumph,” I grumbled, flapping my leathery wings just hard enough to stay airborne over Neah Bay. Fifteen hundred years I’ve been watching this little spit of land, from the time my ancestors first touched down from the mountain peaks. Used to be, the water sang a song of plenty. Now? Now it coughs up a … Read more
Well, howdy do, youngsters! Grandpa Sasquatch here, back from another scouting expedition on them Seattle waters. Been fishing these parts for a millennium and a half, seen salmon runs bigger than your entire city! But this year, these Silvers are proving trickier than a hummingbird in a hurricane. Water temperature’s hovering ’round 50 degrees, which … Read more
Back in my day, the fishing was… well, it wasn’t EASY, mind you. Ain’t nothin’ ever easy. But it was honest. We didn’t have these fancy-schmancy carbon fiber rods and reels that cost more than a whole mammoth skin. Just a sharpened stick, a vine, and a lucky rock to bash the fish over the … Read more
Action: In anticipation of 2026 annual season-setting for recreational clams, mussels, and oysters, WDFW is adjusting early-2026 status for ten Puget Sound beaches. Effective date: Jan. 1, until further notice. Species affected: All clams, oysters, and mussels. Locations and season changes: Fort Flagler State Park (Jefferson County): Closed Jan. 15, until further notice. Indian Island County Park/Lagoon … Read more
Action: Opens Razor clam seasons. Effective dates: Dec. 31, 2025 through Jan. 6, 2026 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.): Dec. 31, Wednesday, 3:55 p.m.; -0.6 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis Jan. 1, Thursday, 4:47 p.m.; -1.2 feet; Long … Read more
Action: Opens salmon retention and game fish catch-and-release fishing. Effective dates: Dec. 24, 2025–Jan. 31, 2026. Species affected: All species. Location: Nisqually River (Pierce and Thurston counties) from the mouth to Clear Creek (latitude 47.034918, longitude -122.676735). Rules: All species: Open Wednesdays–Saturdays, closed Sundays–Tuesdays. Night closure and anti-snagging rule in effect. Single-point barbless hooks required. Salmon: Daily … Read more
Actions: Updates single point barbless hook requirements for month of Dec. Maintains previously announced release requirements for wild trout. Maintains previously announced game fish (including trout and steelhead) season closing dates. Maintains previously announced game fish (including trout and steelhead) gear restrictions. Maintains previously announced steelhead daily limits. Effective dates: Dec. 3, 2025–April 30, 2026. Species … Read more
Actions: Updates wild trout release requirements. Updates game fish (including trout and steelhead) season closing dates. Updates game fish (including trout and steelhead) gear restrictions. Effective dates: Dec. 1, 2025–April 15, 2026. Species affected: All species. Locations, specific dates, and rule changes (shows all changes to rules listed in 2025-26 Washington Sport Fishing Rules pamphlet): Bear River (Pacific County), … Read more
Actions: Updates wild trout release requirements. Updates game fish (including trout and steelhead) season closing dates. Updates game fish (including trout and steelhead) bait restrictions. Updates steelhead daily limits. Effective dates: Dec. 1, 2025–April 30, 2026. Species affected: All species. Locations, specific dates, and rule changes (shows all changes to rules listed in 2025-26 Washington Sport Fishing Rules pamphlet): … Read more