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Action: Opens one day of eulachon smelt retention in the lower Cowlitz River. Effective date: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026. Species affected: Eulachon smelt. Location: Cowlitz River, from the Highway 432 Bridge near Kelso upstream to the Al Helenberg Memorial Boat Ramp, located about 1,300 feet upstream of the Highway 411/A … Read more
Listen up, Sekiu, you little sprout! Grandpa Sasquatch’s gonna tell you a story, one that’ll curdle your milk, but one you NEED to hear. Been flappin’ these furry wings of mine for fifteen centuries now, seen things that would make your hair turn grayer than my beard – and that’s saying something! Back when the … Read more
THE WEEKLY HATCHERY SCOOP “Hmph. 860 puny salmon back to Cowlitz? Pathetic. Skamania’s got 463, Kalama Falls, a measly 306. Skookumchuck ain’t much better at 303. Back in my day, son, we wrestled salmon bigger than your entire hatchback. Hawking in his chair coulda caught more. These hatchery fish are soft. Pro Tip: Learn to … Read more
Action: Opens one day of Eulachon smelt retention in the lower Cowlitz River. Rules: Daily limit is 10 pounds only. Harvesters may use handheld dipnets only. It is unlawful to harvest smelt from a vessel. Effective date: 8:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 18, 2026, only. Species affected: Eulachon smelt. Location: Cowlitz River, from Highway 432 … Read more
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Action: Opens one day of white sturgeon retention. Species affected: White sturgeon. Location: Columbia River from The Dalles Dam to John Day Dam and all adjacent Washington tributaries. Effective dates and sturgeon rules: Immediately through Feb. 15: Catch-and-release fishing only. Feb. 16 only: Daily limit one. Minimum fork length 43 inches. Maximum fork length 54 … Read more
Action: Opens one day of white sturgeon retention. Species affected: White sturgeon. Location: Columbia River from Bonneville Dam to The Dalles Dam and all adjacent Washington tributaries. Effective dates and sturgeon rules: Immediately through Feb. 15: Catch-and-release fishing only. Feb. 16 only: Daily limit one. Minimum fork length 38 inches. Maximum fork length 54 inches. … Read more
Action: Extends open game fish seasons. Effective dates: Feb. 16–March 1, 2026. Species affected: All game fish. Locations and rules: Snoqualmie River, from boat ramp at Plum access area to mouth of Tokul Creek: All species: Fishing from a floating device prohibited. Trout: Statewide minimum size and daily limit, except cutthroat trout and wild rainbow … Read more
Action: Opens Razor clam seasons. Effective dates: Feb. 14–19, 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.): Feb. 14, Saturday, 4:48 p.m.; 0.3 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks Feb. 15, Sunday, 5:24 p.m.; -0.1 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, … Read more
Gather ’round, little saplings! Old Grandpa Sasquatch is gonna tell ya a tale, a real stinkin’ one at that. Been flyin’ these Westport skies for 1,500 years, seein’ it all from up high. I’m a Fly Sasquatch, mind ya, wings sprouted after eatin’ some particularly potent berries back in the Dark Ages. And let me … Read more