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WDFW Sportfishing Rules Updates
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
Actions: Updates single point barbless hook requirements for month of Dec. Maintains previously announced release requirements for wild trout. Maintains previously announced game fish (including trout and steelhead) season closing dates. Maintains previously announced game fish (including trout and steelhead) gear restrictions. Maintains previously announced steelhead daily limits. Effective dates: Dec. 3, 2025–April 30, 2026. Species … Read more