WDFW Sportfishing Rules Updates
Official Season Changes, Emergency Rules, and Regulatory Notices
June 30, 2023
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Temporary closures scheduled in portion of the Skagit River
Action: Closes all fishing. Effective dates: July 6, 7, and 11, 2023. Species affected: All species. Location: Skagit River (Skagit Co.), from the Hwy. 9 Bridge…
June 30, 2023
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Wind River fisheries return to permanent rule
Action: Restores the salmon and steelhead angling rules for the Wind River to those in the 2023/24 Washington Sport Fishing Rules pamphlet; all other permanent…
June 29, 2023
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Hanford Reach summer salmon fishery update
Action: Closes adult summer Chinook retention in the Hanford Reach. Species affected: Salmon Locations, dates, and rules: From Columbia Point (1/3 mile downstream of I-182 Bridge…
June 29, 2023
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Lower Columbia River salmon and steelhead fishery update
Action: Closes adult summer Chinook retention downstream of Hwy. 395 Bridge at Pasco. Species affected: Salmon Locations, dates, and rules: From the Megler-Astoria Bridge…
June 23, 2023
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Cascade River to open seven days per week for hatchery spring Chinook
Action: Opens a portion of the Cascade River to fishing for hatchery spring Chinook seven days per week. Effective date: Immediately through July 15, 2023.…
June 21, 2023
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Wenatchee River closing for salmon fishing
Action: Closes salmon fishing. Effective date: One hour after official sunset on Friday, June 23, 2023. Species affected: Chinook salmon. Location: Wenatchee River (Chelan County) from the Highway…
June 16, 2023
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Updated Puget Sound shrimping seasons
Actions: Opens 1 day of spot shrimp fishing in Discovery Bay Opens non-spot shrimp season in Marine Area 7 East Opens spot shrimp season…
June 14, 2023
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Portion of the Skagit River to open to fishing for sockeye
Action: Opens sockeye retention in portions of the Skagit River. Effective date: June 16 through July 15, 2023. Species affected: Sockeye salmon. Location: Skagit River (Skagit Co.); from…
June 14, 2023
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Most Puget Sound areas opening for recreational crabbing this summer
Action: Opens Puget Sound summer crab seasons. Species affected: Dungeness, Red Rock, and Tanner crab. Effective Dates and Locations: Marine Areas 4 east of…
June 13, 2023
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Salmon fishing suspended in Marine Area 11
Action: Closes to all salmon fishing. Effective date: June 15 through June 30, 2023. Species affected: All salmon. Location: Marine Area 11 (Tacoma-Vashon Island). Reason for action: Salmon…