WDFW Sportfishing Rules Updates
Official Season Changes, Emergency Rules, and Regulatory Notices
December 1, 2023
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Willapa Bay tributaries fishing rules update
Action: Implements Selective Gear Rules (Selective Gear Rules prohibit the use of bait including scents or scented materials) with only one single-point barbless hook allowed.…
December 1, 2023
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Queets, Quinault, and Grays Harbor rivers and tributaries fishing rules update
Action: Closes fishing seasons for both gamefish and salmon. Effective date: Dec. 1, 2023, until further notice Species affected: All species. Rules: Closed to all…
November 21, 2023
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Razor clam digs approved for Nov.24 through Nov. 29
Action: Opens Razor clam seasons. Effective dates: Nov. 24 through Nov. 29, 2023 Species affected: Razor Clams Specific evening low tides and beaches that are…
November 16, 2023
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Chum retention opens in deep South Sound and Kennedy Creek, remains open in Carr Inlet
Chum retention opens in deep South Sound and Kennedy Creek, remains open in Carr Inlet Action: Opens chum salmon retention within portions of Marine Area…
November 15, 2023
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Stillaguamish mainstem and forks return to permanent rules
Stillaguamish mainstem and forks return to permanent rules Action:…
November 14, 2023
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Toutle, North Fork Toutle, and Green River (Cowlitz County) return to permanent rules
Action: Returns fishing seasons to those listed in the 2023/24 Washington Sport Fishing Rules pamphlet. Effective date: Nov. 15, 2023. Species affected: All species. Location:…
November 8, 2023
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Razor clam digs approved for Nov.12 through Nov. 18
Action: Opens Razor clam seasons. Effective dates: Nov. 12 through Nov. 18, 2023 Species affected: Razor Clams Specific evening low tides and beaches that are…
November 4, 2023
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Adult salmon daily limit reduced for Grays Harbor rivers
Action: Reduces adult portion of salmon daily limit to one (1) fish. Closes all Chinook retention. Effective date: Nov. 4 through Dec. 31, 2023. Species affected: Salmon. Locations…
November 3, 2023
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Chum retention allowed in Carr Inlet
Action: Allows for retention of chum salmon in Carr Inlet. Effective date: Immediately through Dec. 7, 2023. Species affected: Chum salmon. Location and rules: Marine Area 13 waters…
November 1, 2023
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Cascade River coho fishery extended
Action: Extends coho season. Effective dates: Immediately through Nov. 30, 2023. Species affected: Coho salmon. Location: Cascade River from mouth to Rockport-Cascade Road Bridge. Rule: Minimum size…