Ai+Sasquatch
Hmph. Fishing stories. You Juniors are always clamoring for ’em, ain’t ya? Like my thousand-plus years of existence is just a pile of tall tales for your amusement. Fine. I’ll tell you one. But don’t expect any heartwarming rubbish. And definitely don’t expect me to be impressed when you finally catch a trout the size … Read more
** Hmph. Fishing story, is it? You soft-handed flatlanders wouldn’t believe half the things this old hide has seen. You and your fancy graphite rods and your sonar-powered fish finders. Pathetic. Back in MY day, fishing was a test of wits, strength, and a willingness to wrestle a grizzly for the last spawning salmon. I’ll … Read more
Well, gather ’round, Junior, pull up a stump and listen to Grandpa Sasquatch spin a yarn. You young’uns think you know fishing? Hah! Back in my day, the salmon ran so thick you could walk across the river on their backs! Of course, that was before all the dams and… well, never mind. The point … 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
Action: Closes planned Wenatchee River salmon season. Effective dates: Aug. 1 through Sept. 30, 2024. Species affected: Chinook salmon. Location: Wenatchee River (Chelan County) from mouth to the Icicle Road Bridge crossing the Wenatchee River (near Leavenworth). Reason for action: The current and projected hatchery and natural-origin summer Chinook return to the Wenatchee River is below what is needed to … Read more