Action: Extends the temporary closure in a portion of the lower Skagit River to all fishing until 12:30 p.m. July 9. Maintains previously announced temporary closure July 13 – 15, and Skagit River sockeye seasons aside from temporary closures. Effective date: July 7 – July 31, 2026 Species affected: All species, sockeye salmon. Specific locations … Read more

Action: Closes salmon fishing. Effective dates: Immediately, through Sept. 7, 2026. Species affected: Salmon. Location: Marine Area 8-2, Tulalip Terminal Area – waters west of Tulalip Bay and within 2,000 feet of shore from the pilings at Old Bower’s Resort to a fishing boundary marker approximately 1.4 miles northwest of Hermosa Point and not including … Read more

Action: Opens salmon fishing. Effective dates: July 9, 2026, until further notice. Species affected: Chinook salmon. Location: Entiat River (Chelan County) from the mouth (railroad bridge) to the Mad River Road Bridge crossing the Entiat River (near Ardenvoir). Salmon Rules: Minimum size 12 inches. Daily limit six Chinook. Release all salmon other than Chinook. Night … Read more

Action: Closes a portion of the lower Skagit River to all fishing July 7 – 9 and July 13 – 15. Maintains previously announced sockeye seasons aside from temporary closures. Effective date: July 7 – July 31, 2026 Species affected: All species, sockeye salmon. Specific locations and rules: Skagit River from the State Route 536 … Read more

Actions: Adds two days to the fishery for all shrimp species in Marine Area 6 outside Discovery Bay July 19–20. Cancels the previously announced shrimp fishery opening for Marine Area 7 West July 18–20. Species affected: All shrimp species which include spot shrimp, coonstripe shrimp, dock shrimp, pink shrimp, and sidestripe shrimp. Updated effective dates … Read more

Action: Opens trout and game fish seasons. Effective dates: Immediately through Oct. 31, 2026. Species affected: Trout and other game fish. Location: Willapa River, from the mouth (city of South Bend boat launch) to the WDFW access site at the mouth of Ward and Wilson creeks. Rules: Trout: Statewide minimum size/daily limit, except cutthroat and … Read more