WDFW Sportfishing Rules Updates
Official Season Changes, Emergency Rules, and Regulatory Notices
October 11, 2023
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Snohomish River salmon season updates
Action: Salmon season is extended through Oct. 31, 2023. Use of bait including eggs is allowed in the area open for salmon. Effective date: Immediately…
October 11, 2023
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Wallace River opens Oct. 16 with increased salmon daily limit
Action: Open fishing seasons for gamefish and salmon as listed in 2023/24 Washington Sport Fishing Rules pamphlet, except with an increased salmon daily limit and any…
October 11, 2023
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Razor clam digs approved for Oct. 14 through Oct. 18
Action: Opens Razor clam seasons. Effective dates: Oct. 14 through Oct. 18, 2023 Species affected: Razor Clams Specific evening low tides and beaches that are…
October 10, 2023
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Salmon fishery update for the Snake River
Action: Anglers must release wild (unclipped) adult Chinook in the Lyons Ferry Bubble Fishery. Maintain other previously announced salmon seasons. Species affected: Chinook and coho salmon.…
October 7, 2023
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Cascade River opens seven days per week
Action: Open gamefish and salmon seasons daily (seven days per week). Effective date: Immediately through Oct. 31, 2023. Species affected: All species. Location: Cascade River in Skagit…
October 7, 2023
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Temporary closure scheduled for Skagit River from Hwy. 9 to Baker River
Action: Closes all recreational fishing. Effective dates: Oct. 11 and 12, 2023. Species affected: All species. Location: Skagit River from the Highway 9 Bridge in Sedro…
October 6, 2023
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Toutle, North Fork Toutle, and Green rivers close Chinook retention
Action: Closes Chinook retention. Effective date: Oct. 6 through Nov. 30, 2023. Species affected: Chinook. Locations: Toutle River (Cowlitz Co.): From the mouth up to the forks.…
October 5, 2023
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Salmon fishery update for the Snake River
Action: Opens areas of the Snake River to coho retention. Effective date: Immediately, through Oct. 29. Species affected: Chinook and coho salmon. Locations: Lyons Ferry…
October 4, 2023
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Lower Columbia River salmon and steelhead fishery update
Action: Extends Chinook retention from Bonneville Dam to Highway 395 Bridge at Pasco. Maintains previously announced changes from Buoy 10 to Bonneville Dam. Species affected: Salmon. Effective…
October 2, 2023
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Marine Area 10 salmon under rules listed in pamphlet, no emergency rules in effect
Action: Clarifies that Marine Area 10 salmon rules are as listed in the rules pamphlet, there are currently no emergency rules in effect. Effective date: …