Action: Temporarily opens salmon seasons. Temporarily reopens gamefish seasons as listed in the 2023/24 Washington Sport Fishing Rules pamphlet. Effective dates: Oct. 23 through Oct. 31, 2023. All species closed until further notice, beginning Nov. 1. Species affected: All species. Location and rules: Skykomish River (Snohomish County) from mouth to confluence of north and south forks: Oct. … Read more

Skagit River coho fishery and temporary closure updates Action: Allows wild coho retention and extends coho season. Extends temporary closure for half a day and adds additional closure days. Species affected: Coho and all other species. Locations, dates, and rules: Skagit River (Skagit County) from mouth to Highway 9 Bridge in Sedro-Woolley: Oct. 13 through Nov. … Read more

Action: Salmon season is extended through Oct. 31, 2023. Use of bait including eggs is allowed in the area open for salmon. Effective date: Immediately through Oct. 31, 2023. Species affected: Salmon. Location: Snohomish River from the mouth to confluence of the Skykomish and Snoqualmie rivers: Immediately through Oct. 31, 2023: Minimum size is 12 … Read more

Action: Open fishing seasons for gamefish and salmon as listed in 2023/24 Washington Sport Fishing Rules pamphlet, except with an increased salmon daily limit and any coho may be retained. Effective date: Oct. 16, 2023. Species affected: All species. Locations: From mouth at the farthest downstream railroad bridge to 363rd Avenue Southeast/Reece Road (Dike Road): Oct. … Read more

Action:  Opens Razor clam seasons. Effective dates:  Oct. 14 through Oct. 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.):  Oct. 14, Saturday, 7:17 PM; 0.2 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks Oct. 15, Sunday, 7:52 PM; -0.1 feet; Long Beach, Twin … Read more

Action: Anglers must release wild (unclipped) adult Chinook in the Lyons Ferry Bubble Fishery. Maintain other previously announced salmon seasons. Species affected: Chinook and coho salmon. Effective date: Immediately through Dec. 31, 2023. Locations: Lyons Ferry Bubble Fishery from the red river marker (Marker 28) on the south shore of the Snake River upstream to the … Read more

Action: Open gamefish and salmon seasons daily (seven days per week). Effective date: Immediately through Oct. 31, 2023. Species affected: All species. Location: Cascade River in Skagit County from mouth to Rockport-Cascade Road Bridge: Immediately through Oct. 31: Daily limit four (4) coho salmon, minimum length is 12 inches. Release all salmon other than coho. Night closure … Read more

Action: Closes all recreational fishing. Effective dates: Oct. 11 and 12, 2023. Species affected: All species. Location: Skagit River from the Highway 9 Bridge in Sedro Woolley to the mouth of the Baker River: Oct. 11 and 12, 2023: All recreational fishing is closed. Reason for action: This area of the Skagit River will close Oct. … Read more

Action: Closes Chinook retention. Effective date: Oct. 6 through Nov. 30, 2023. Species affected: Chinook. Locations: Toutle River (Cowlitz Co.): From the mouth up to the forks. Toutle River, North Fork (Cowlitz Co.): From the mouth to the posted markers below the Fish Collection Facility. Green River (Cowlitz Co.): From the mouth up to the boundary signs … Read more

Action: Opens areas of the Snake River to coho retention. Effective date: Immediately, through Oct. 29. Species affected: Chinook and coho salmon. Locations: Lyons Ferry Bubble Fishery from the red river marker (Marker 28) on the south shore of the Snake River upstream to the Highway 261 Bridge, approximately 1.4 miles:  Immediately, through Oct. 29: Salmon … Read more