WDFW Sportfishing Rules Updates
Official Season Changes, Emergency Rules, and Regulatory Notices
March 3, 2023
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Adult salmon daily limit reduced in the lower Klickitat River; salmon season delayed in upper river
Adult salmon daily limit reduced in the lower Klickitat River; salmon season delayed in the upper river Action: Reduces the adult salmon daily limit to 1…
February 27, 2023
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Coastal anglers may not retain or possess copper, quillback, or vermillion rockfish May through July
Action: Closes retention of copper, quillback, and vermillion rockfish in Marine Areas 1-3 and 4 (West of the Bonilla-Tatoosh line). Effective date: May 1, through…
February 27, 2023
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Razor clam digs approved for March 3 through March 8
Action: Opens Razor clam seasons. Effective dates: March 3 through March 8, 2023 Species affected: Razor Clams Specific low tides and beaches that are open(digging…
February 27, 2023
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Sport halibut seasons for 2023
Action: Sets opening dates for recreational halibut seasons. Allows halibut legally retained in Area 5 to be landed in Marine Area 4 on days Area…
February 23, 2023
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Deep River spring Chinook seasons set
Action: Sets fishing regulations for spring Chinook. Species affected: Spring Chinook, hatchery steelhead Effective date: March 1, through April 7, 2023 Location: Deep River (Wahkiakum…
February 23, 2023
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Columbia River spring Chinook seasons set
Action: Sets spring Chinook seasons. Species affected: Spring Chinook, hatchery steelhead, shad Locations, dates, and rules: Columbia River, from the Buoy 10 line upstream…
February 17, 2023
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Razor clam digs approved for Feb. 17 through Feb. 22
Action: Opens Razor clam seasons. Effective dates: Feb. 17 through Feb. 22, 2023 Species affected: Razor Clams Specific low tides and beaches that are open(digging…
February 15, 2023
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Penrose Point State Park clam, mussel, and oyster seasons will remain closed in 2023
Action: Closes clam, mussel, and oyster harvesting at Penrose Point State Park. Effective date: March 1, 2023, until further notice. Species affected: Clams, mussels, and…