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WDFW Sportfishing Rules Updates
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
Action: Opens Razor clam seasons. Effective dates: Jan. 29–Feb. 4, 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.): Jan. 29, Thursday, 3:43 p.m.; -0.4 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks Jan. 30, Friday, 4:37 p.m.; -0.8 feet; Long Beach, Twin … Read more
Action: Closes retention of sturgeon. Effective date: Jan. 10–April 30, 2026. Species affected: White Sturgeon Location: Columbia River from John Day Dam to McNary Dam and all adjacent Washington tributaries. Reason for action: Based on current catch rates and projected effort, continuing the fishery after Friday, Jan. 9, would exceed the harvest guideline of 105 … Read more
Action: In anticipation of 2026 annual season-setting for recreational clams, mussels, and oysters, WDFW is adjusting early-2026 status for nine Puget Sound beaches. Effective date: Immediately, until further notice. Species affected: All clams, mussels, and oysters. Locations and season changes: Fort Flagler State Park (Jefferson County); Closed Jan.15, until further notice. Indian Island County Park/Lagoon … Read more
Action: Opens Razor clam seasons. Effective dates: Jan. 15–21, 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.): Jan. 15, Thursday, 4:35 p.m.; 0.4 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks Jan. 16, Friday, 5:14 p.m.; 0.0 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, … Read more
Action: In anticipation of 2026 annual season-setting for recreational clams, mussels, and oysters, WDFW is adjusting early-2026 status for ten Puget Sound beaches. Effective date: Jan. 1, until further notice. Species affected: All clams, oysters, and mussels. Locations and season changes: Fort Flagler State Park (Jefferson County): Closed Jan. 15, until further notice. Indian Island County Park/Lagoon … Read more
Action: Opens Razor clam seasons. Effective dates: Dec. 31, 2025 through Jan. 6, 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.): Dec. 31, Wednesday, 3:55 p.m.; -0.6 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis Jan. 1, Thursday, 4:47 p.m.; -1.2 feet; Long … Read more
Action: Opens salmon retention and game fish catch-and-release fishing. Effective dates: Dec. 24, 2025–Jan. 31, 2026. Species affected: All species. Location: Nisqually River (Pierce and Thurston counties) from the mouth to Clear Creek (latitude 47.034918, longitude -122.676735). Rules: All species: Open Wednesdays–Saturdays, closed Sundays–Tuesdays. Night closure and anti-snagging rule in effect. Single-point barbless hooks required. Salmon: Daily … Read more