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Recreational shrimp fisheries for spot shrimp will not open in Marine Area 11 or in Marine Areas 8-1 and 8-2. Some recreational non-spot shrimp fisheries open June 1.

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Actions: The recreational shrimp seasons for targeting spot shrimp in Marine Area 11 will not open. Recreational shrimp seasons targeting spot shrimp in Marine Areas 8-1 and 8-2 will not open. This cancels dates that were previously announced on April 13. Recreational shrimp seasons for non-spot shrimps will open on June 1 in Marine Areas … Read more

Sport halibut seasons in Marine Area 1 (Ilwaco/Chinook), Marine Area 2 (Westport), and Marine Areas 3 and 4 (Neah Bay and La Push) for 2026

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Action: Sets opening dates for recreational halibut seasons in Marine Area 1 (Ilwaco/Chinook), Marine Area 2 (Westport), and Marine Areas 3 and 4 (Neah Bay and La Push). Raises annual halibut limit to six. Effective dates: April 30–June 30, 2026 (See below for specific open days in each area.) Species affected: Pacific halibut Locations and … Read more

Recreational razor clams

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Action: Opens Razor clam seasons. Effective dates: April 30–May 6, 2026. Species affected: Razor Clams. Specific low tides and beaches that are open: Digging allowed from 12:00 A.M. through 11:59 A.M.: April 30, Thursday, 6:26 a.m.; -0.3 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks May 1, Friday, 7:01 a.m.; -0.7 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis … Read more

Quillayute and Sol Duc river anglers must release wild jack Chinook and wild jack coho beginning May 1

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Action: Requires release of wild jack Chinook and wild jack coho. Effective dates: May 1, 2026, until further notice. Species affected: Salmon. Locations: Quillayute River (Clallam County), from the Olympic National Park boundary upstream to the confluence of Sol Duc and Bogachiel rivers. Sol Duc River (Clallam County), from the mouth to the concrete pump … Read more

Grandpa’s Weekly Hatchery Scoop – Apr 22, 2026

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THE WEEKLY HATCHERY SCOOP “HOOOH! 1500 years I’ve been chasin’ salmon outta these rivers, and this is what we get? COWLITZ, barely six hundred? Kalama’s a joke! Merwin, Columbia Basin… pathetic! Hawking could’ve predicted better runs from his wheelchair. Pro Tip: Start prayin’ to the River Gods harder than them two-legged fools pray to their … Read more