OLYMPIA – Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) has undertaken emergency rule making to classify golden mussels (Limnoperna fortunei) as a Prohibited Level 1 invasive species statewide in response to the imminent threat of introduction and spread to Washington’s waters. As a Prohibited Level 1 species, live golden mussels may not be possessed or … Read more

Lower Columbia River spring Chinook season extended Action: Extends 2026 spring Chinook seasons below Bonneville Dam. Species affected: Spring Chinook, hatchery steelhead, shad Columbia River and Deep River locations, dates, and rules:  From the Buoy 10 line upstream to Beacon Rock (a deadline marker on the Oregon bank (approximately 4 miles downstream of Bonneville Dam’s … Read more

Salmon fishing to reopen for additional day in Marine Area 10 Action: Opens salmon fishing for additional day Effective date: Saturday, April 11, 2026 Species affected: All Salmon Location: Marine Area 10 Salmon Rules: Open April 11 only. Daily limit two including no more than one hatchery Chinook. Chinook minimum size 22 inches. All other … Read more

Action: Closes salmon fishing. Effective dates: April 8–30, 2026 Species affected: All salmon Location: Marine Area 10 Reason for action: Estimates of Chinook catch indicate anglers have reached management criteria agreed to in the 2025-26 List of Agreed Fisheries (LOAF). It is necessary to close the Marine Area 10 winter salmon fishery to meet agreed … Read more