WDFW Sportfishing Rules Updates
Official Season Changes, Emergency Rules, and Regulatory Notices
April 14, 2026
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Marine Area 11 (Tacoma and Vashon Island Area) salmon fishing closed
Action: Closes salmon fishing in Marine Area 11. Effective dates: April 15–30, 2026 Species affected: Salmon Location: Marine Area 11, except Year-round piers. Reason for…
April 14, 2026
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The Skagit River to open for hatchery spring Chinook
Action: Opens a portion of the Skagit River to fishing for hatchery spring Chinook. Effective date: April 20–May 15, 2026 Species affected: Chinook salmon Location:…
April 13, 2026
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WDFW classifies invasive golden mussels as prohibited statewide
OLYMPIA – Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) has undertaken emergency rule making to classify golden mussels (Limnoperna fortunei) as a Prohibited Level 1…
April 9, 2026
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Razor clam digs approved for April 17 through April 23
Action: Opens Razor clam seasons. Effective dates: April 17 through April 23, 2026 Species affected: Razor Clams Specific daytime low tides and beaches that are…
April 9, 2026
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Lower Columbia River spring Chinook season extended
Lower Columbia River spring Chinook season extended Action: Extends 2026 spring Chinook seasons below Bonneville Dam. Species affected: Spring Chinook, hatchery steelhead, shad Columbia River…
April 9, 2026
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Salmon fishing to open for additional day in Marine Area 10
Salmon fishing to reopen for additional day in Marine Area 10 Action: Opens salmon fishing for additional day Effective date: Saturday, April 11, 2026 Species…
April 6, 2026
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Salmon Fishing to close in Marine Area 10 (Seattle and Bremerton)
Action: Closes salmon fishing. Effective dates: April 8–30, 2026 Species affected: All salmon Location: Marine Area 10 Reason for action: Estimates of Chinook catch indicate…
March 26, 2026
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Razor clam digs approved for April 1–7
Action: Opens Razor clam seasons. Effective dates: April 1–7, 2026. Species affected: Razor Clams. Specific low tides and beaches that are open: Digging allowed…
March 24, 2026
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Sport halibut season in Marine Area 5 (Sekiu) and Marine Areas 6–10 (Puget Sound) for 2026
Action: Sets opening dates for recreational halibut in Marine Area 5 (Sekiu) and Marine Areas 6–10 (Puget Sound). Raises annual halibut limit to six. Allows…
March 23, 2026
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Adult salmon daily limit reduced in the Klickitat River; salmon seasons, fishery area modified to support broodstock collection
Action: Reduces the adult salmon daily limit to one hatchery fish in the upper and lower river and closes the lower river salmon season from…