WDFW Sportfishing Rules Updates
Official Season Changes, Emergency Rules, and Regulatory Notices
January 19, 2024
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Razor clam digs approved for Jan. 22 through Jan. 28
Action: Opens Razor clam seasons. Effective dates: Jan. 22 through Jan. 28, 2024 Species affected: Razor Clams Specific evening low tides and beaches that are…
January 16, 2024
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A portion of the Skagit River to open for catch and release steelhead fishery
Action: Opens Catch and Release steelhead fishing in an area of the Skagit River. Effective date: Feb. 3 through April 17, 2024. Species affected: …
January 16, 2024
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A portion of the Sauk River to open for catch and release steelhead fishery
Action: Opens Catch and Release steelhead fishing in an area of the Sauk River. Effective date: Feb. 3 through April 17, 2024. Species affected: …
January 4, 2024
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Razor clam digs approved for Jan. 9 through Jan. 15
Action: Opens Razor clam seasons. Effective dates: Jan. 9 through Jan. 15, 2024 Species affected: Razor Clams Specific evening low tides and beaches that are…
January 4, 2024
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Sturgeon retention closes in Bonneville Pool
Action: Closes retention of sturgeon. Effective date: Jan. 4 through April 30, 2024. Species affected: White sturgeon. Location: Columbia River from Bonneville Dam to The Dalles Dam and…
January 4, 2024
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Sturgeon retention closes in The Dalles Pool
Action: Closes retention of sturgeon. Effective date: Jan. 4 through April 30, 2024. Species affected: White sturgeon. Location: Columbia River from The Dalles Dam to John Day Dam and…
December 28, 2023
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Tokul Creek to open early from Fish Hatchery Road Bridge to boundary marker below diversion dam
Action: Opens gamefish seasons. Effective date: Immediately through Jan. 14, 2024. Species affected: Trout, steelhead, and other gamefish. Location: Tokul Creek from Fish Hatchery Road Bridge…
December 22, 2023
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North Fork and South Fork Nooksack River winter seasons to close early
Action: Sets early closure dates for all fishing. Species affected: Steelhead and all gamefish. Locations and effective closure dates: North Fork Nooksack River from Hwy. 9 Bridge…
December 21, 2023
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Razor clam digs approved for Dec. 26 through Dec. 29
Action: Opens Razor clam seasons. Effective dates: Dec. 26 through Dec. 29, 2023 Species affected: Razor Clams Specific evening low tides and beaches that are…
December 18, 2023
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Lower Columbia River salmon and steelhead fishery update
Action: Opens hatchery steelhead retention from The Dalles Dam upstream to the Washington/Oregon border. Maintains previously announced Chinook retention regulations through 2023. Species affected: Salmon and steelhead.…