WDFW Sportfishing Rules Updates
Official Season Changes, Emergency Rules, and Regulatory Notices
August 15, 2023
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Marine Area 7 North crab season delayed
Action: The previously announced recreational crab opening in Marine Area 7 North is delayed and will not begin on August 17. The area will remain…
August 11, 2023
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Portions of Rimrock Reservoir and South Fork Tieton River to close
Action: Closes shoreline fishing for game fish in a portion of the Rimrock Reservoir in the vicinity of South Fork Tieton River and all game fish…
August 10, 2023
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Snohomish River salmon season updates
Action: Opens lower river salmon seasons early, allows use of bait except for eggs in areas open for salmon. Species affected: Salmon. Location: Snohomish River (Snohomish…
August 10, 2023
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Hanford Reach salmon fishery update
Action: Adjusts adult salmon daily limit. Effective date: Sept. 1 through Oct. 31, 2023 Species affected: Salmon. Location: Columbia River; from Hwy. 395 Bridge…
August 10, 2023
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Additional days of Chinook fishing to open in Marine Area 10, Elliott Bay and Sinclair Inlet
Action: Opens Chinook fishing for additional days Effective date: Aug. 11 through Oct. 31, 2023. Species affected: Salmon. Location: Marine Area 10 Specific Locations, Dates,…
August 10, 2023
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Fall Chinook harvest to be allowed in the Snake River
Action: Opens Chinook salmon retention in areas of the Snake River. Species affected: Chinook salmon. Location: Snake River. Specific locations, dates, and rules: Lyons Ferry Bubble…
August 10, 2023
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Maximum hook gap size restriction is ¾-inch on Samish River
Action: Implements ¾-inch maximum hook gap. Effective date: Aug. 10 through Sept. 13, 2023. Species affected: All species. Location: Samish River from mouth (Bayview-Edison Road) to…
August 9, 2023
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Marine Area 11 salmon season update
Action: Reopens salmon angling. Species affected: Salmon. Location: Marine Area 11. Effective Dates and Rules: Aug. 9 through Aug. 31, 2023: Open seven (7) days/week.…
August 9, 2023
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Fishing restrictions within 100 yards of Dash Point Pier to be lifted
Action: Opens waters within 100 yards of Dash Point Pier to food fish fishing and shellfish harvest under Marine Area 11 rules. Effective date: Aug.…
August 8, 2023
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Marine Area 6, excluding the Discovery Bay Shrimp District, opens for recreational harvest of non-spot shrimp only
Marine Area 6, excluding the Discovery Bay Shrimp District, opens for recreational harvest of non-spot shrimp only Actions: Opens the non-spot shrimp only fishery…