WDFW Sportfishing Rules Updates
Official Season Changes, Emergency Rules, and Regulatory Notices
March 14, 2024
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Sport halibut seasons for 2024
Action: Sets opening dates for recreational halibut seasons. Raises annual halibut limit to six (6). Allows halibut legally retained in Area 5 to be landed…
March 14, 2024
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Sturgeon retention closes in John Day Pool
Action: Closes retention of sturgeon. Effective date: March 15 through April 30, 2024. Species affected: White sturgeon. Location: Columbia River from John Day Dam to McNary Dam and all…
March 1, 2024
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Razor clam digs approved March 7 through March 17
Action: Opens Razor clam season. Effective dates: March 7 through March 17, 2024 Species affected: Razor Clams Specific low tides for openers: Dates during evening…
March 1, 2024
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Second Eulachon smelt opener planned for the lower Cowlitz River
Second Eulachon smelt opener planned for the lower Cowlitz River Action: Eulachon smelt will be open from 1:00 p.m. through 6:00 p.m. (5-hour period). Rules: …
March 1, 2024
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Adult salmon daily limit reduced in the Wind River
Adult salmon daily limit reduced in the Wind River Action: Reduces the adult salmon portion of daily limit to one (1). Effective date: March 16,…
March 1, 2024
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Salmon daily limit reduced in Drano Lake
Salmon daily limit reduced in Drano Lake Action: Reduces the adult salmon portion of the salmon and steelhead daily limit to one (1). Effective date: March…
March 1, 2024
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Adult salmon daily limit reduced in the lower Klickitat River; salmon seasons shortened to support broodstock collection
Adult salmon daily limit reduced in the lower Klickitat River; salmon seasons shortened to support broodstock collection Action: Reduces the adult salmon portion of the daily…
March 1, 2024
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Adult salmon harvest rules modified for the lower Cowlitz River
Adult salmon harvest rules modified for the lower Cowlitz River Action: Reduces adult salmon portion of the daily limit to 1 adult; adult Chinook must…
March 1, 2024
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Adult salmon daily limit reduced on the Kalama River
Adult salmon daily limit reduced on the Kalama River Action: Reduces the adult salmon portion of the daily limit to one (1) fish in the…
February 23, 2024
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Two additional days of sturgeon retention opens in The Dalles Pool
Action: Opens two days of white sturgeon retention. Effective dates: Immediately through April 30, 2024. Feb. 24 and Feb. 28 only, open for retention. All other days…