WDFW Sportfishing Rules Updates
Official Season Changes, Emergency Rules, and Regulatory Notices
February 11, 2026
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Bonneville Pool opens for one day of sturgeon retention
Action: Opens one day of white sturgeon retention. Species affected: White sturgeon. Location: Columbia River from Bonneville Dam to The Dalles Dam and all adjacent…
February 10, 2026
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Snoqualmie River and Tokul Creek winter game fish seasons extended
Action: Extends open game fish seasons. Effective dates: Feb. 16–March 1, 2026. Species affected: All game fish. Locations and rules: Snoqualmie River, from boat ramp…
February 9, 2026
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Razor clam digs approved for Feb. 14–Feb. 19
Action: Opens Razor clam seasons. Effective dates: Feb. 14–19, 2026. Species affected: Razor Clams. Specific evening low tides and beaches that are open (digging allowed…
January 23, 2026
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Razor clam digs approved for Jan. 29–Feb. 4
Action: Opens Razor clam seasons. Effective dates: Jan. 29–Feb. 4, 2026. Species affected: Razor Clams. Specific evening low tides and beaches that are open (digging…
January 9, 2026
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Sturgeon retention closes in John Day Pool
Action: Closes retention of sturgeon. Effective date: Jan. 10–April 30, 2026. Species affected: White Sturgeon Location: Columbia River from John Day Dam to McNary Dam…
January 9, 2026
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2026 Sport clam, oyster, and mussel seasons to change on nine Puget Sound beaches
Action: In anticipation of 2026 annual season-setting for recreational clams, mussels, and oysters, WDFW is adjusting early-2026 status for nine Puget Sound beaches. Effective date:…
January 9, 2026
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Razor clam digs approved for Jan. 15–21
Action: Opens Razor clam seasons. Effective dates: Jan. 15–21, 2026. Species affected: Razor Clams. Specific evening low tides and beaches that are open (digging allowed…
December 24, 2025
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2026 Sport clam, oyster, and mussel seasons to change on ten Puget Sound beaches
Action: In anticipation of 2026 annual season-setting for recreational clams, mussels, and oysters, WDFW is adjusting early-2026 status for ten Puget Sound beaches. Effective date: Jan. 1,…
December 24, 2025
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Razor clam digs approved for Dec. 31 through Jan. 6
Action: Opens Razor clam seasons. Effective dates: Dec. 31, 2025 through Jan. 6, 2026 Species affected: Razor Clams Specific evening low tides and beaches that…
December 18, 2025
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Nisqually River opens for recreational fishing
Action: Opens salmon retention and game fish catch-and-release fishing. Effective dates: Dec. 24, 2025–Jan. 31, 2026. Species affected: All species. Location: Nisqually River (Pierce and Thurston counties)…