WDFW Sportfishing Rules Updates
Official Season Changes, Emergency Rules, and Regulatory Notices
April 26, 2023
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Skagit River to open for hatchery spring Chinook salmon
Action: Opens a portion of the Skagit River to fishing for hatchery spring Chinook salmon. Effective date: May 1 through May 31, 2023. Species affected: Chinook salmon. Location:…
April 26, 2023
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Snake River spring Chinook fishery opens
Action: Opens spring Chinook salmon fishing on the Snake River as described below. Species affected: Chinook salmon. Effective dates: Location A: Open Tuesdays and Fridays…
April 21, 2023
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Salmon fishing closing in Sekiu and Pillar Point (Marine Area 5)
Action: Closes salmon fishing Effective date: April 24 through April 30, 2023 Species affected: All salmon Location: Sekiu and Pillar Point (Marine Area 5) Reason for action: Data…
April 18, 2023
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Razor clam digs approved for April 19 through April 25
Action: Opens Razor clam seasons. Effective dates: April 19 through April 25, 2023 Species affected: Razor Clams Specific daytime low tides and beaches that are…
April 5, 2023
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Columbia River spring Chinook season extended
Columbia River spring Chinook season extended Action: Extends the spring Chinook season below Bonneville Dam Species affected: Spring Chinook, hatchery steelhead, shad Locations, dates, and…
April 5, 2023
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Deep River spring Chinook season updated
Deep River spring Chinook season updated Action: Updates the fishing regulations for spring Chinook Species affected: Spring Chinook, hatchery steelhead Effective date: Immediately, through April…
April 5, 2023
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Razor clam digs approved for April 6 through April 12
Razor clam digs approved for April 6 through April 12 Action: Opens Razor clam seasons. Effective dates: April 6 through April 12, 2023 Species affected: …
March 22, 2023
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Razor clam digs approved for March 23 through March 26
Action: Opens Razor clam seasons. Effective dates: March 17 through March 26, 2023 Species affected: Razor Clams Specific daytime low tides and beaches that are…
March 22, 2023
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A portion of the Sauk River to open for catch and release steelhead fishing five days per week
Action: Opens Catch and Release steelhead fishing. Effective date: March 25 through April 30, 2023; Saturdays through Wednesdays. Species affected: Steelhead Location: Sauk River (Skagit/Snohomish…
March 22, 2023
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Upper Skagit River opens to catch and release steelhead fishing five days per week
Action: Opens Catch and Release steelhead fishing. Effective date: March 25 through Apr. 30, 2023; Saturdays through Wednesdays. Species affected: Steelhead Location: Skagit River (Skagit…