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Action: Opens Catch and Release steelhead fishing. Effective date: March 25 through Apr. 30, 2023; Saturdays through Wednesdays. Species affected: Steelhead Location: Skagit River (Skagit Co.), from the Dalles Bridge in the town of Concrete to the Cascade River Rd. Bridge in Marblemount. Steelhead rules: Open Saturdays through Wednesdays only, closed Thursdays and Fridays. Fishing … Read more
Action: Opens Razor clam seasons. Effective dates: March 17 through March 26, 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.): March 17, Friday, 4:10 PM; 0.0 feet; Twin Harbors, Copalis March 18, Saturday, 5:06 PM; -0.5 feet; Twin Harbors, Mocrocks March … Read more
Action: Extends closure of Marine Area 10 winter salmon fishing through the end of the season Effective date: Immediately, through March 31, 2023 Species affected: Salmon Location: Marine Area 10 Reason for action: In February, WDFW suspended salmon fishing in Marine Area 10 to preserve opportunity later in the season when the unmarked encounter rate is … Read more
Washington State is known for its vast array of natural beauty, including some of the best fishing lakes in the country. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced angler, these five lakes in Washington State offer some of the best fishing opportunities in the region. Lake Chelan: Located in the heart of the Cascade Mountains, … Read more
Nestled in the heart of Pierce County, Washington, American Lake is one of the state’s best fishing destinations. The lake spans over 1,000 acres and is known for its abundance of fish, including bass, trout, and panfish. Here’s what you need to know about fishing on American Lake. Fishing Regulations Before heading out to American … Read more
Hatchery steelhead season extended on Salmon Creek (Clark Co.) Action: Opens angling for and retention of hatchery steelhead; selective gear rules in effect, except use of barbed hooks is allowed. Effective date: March 16 through May 26, 2023. Species affected: Hatchery steelhead. Location: From the mouth to the 182nd Avenue Bridge. Reason for action: Changes … Read more
Adult salmon daily limit reduced in the Wind River Action: Reduces the adult salmon daily limit to 1 hatchery fish. Effective date: March 16, 2023 until further notice. Species affected: Salmon and steelhead. Location: Wind River – from the mouth to 800 yards downstream of Carson National Fish Hatchery. The mouth of the Wind … Read more
Adult salmon daily limit reduced in the lower Klickitat River; salmon season delayed in the upper river Action: Reduces the adult salmon daily limit to 1 hatchery fish in the lower Klickitat River. Closes salmon season in the upper Klickitat River until further notice. Species affected: Salmon. Location, effective date(s), and rule(s): From the mouth (Burlington Northern … Read more
Action: Closes retention of copper, quillback, and vermillion rockfish in Marine Areas 1-3 and 4 (West of the Bonilla-Tatoosh line). Effective date: May 1, through July 31, 2023 Species affected: Bottomfish Location: Marine Areas 1, 2, 3, and 4 (West of the Bonilla-Tatoosh line) Rule: Copper rockfish, quillback rockfish, and vermillion rockfish, may not … Read more
Action: Sets opening dates for recreational halibut seasons. Allows halibut legally retained in Area 5 to be landed in Marine Area 4 on days Area 4 is closed to halibut fishing. Effective dates: Marine Areas 5 through 10: Open Thursday, April 6, 2023 Marine Areas 1 through 4: Open Thursday, May 4, 2023 Species affected: … Read more