WDFW Sportfishing Rules Updates
Official Season Changes, Emergency Rules, and Regulatory Notices
June 3, 2026
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Puget Sound shrimp fishery updates
Updated June 4, 2026 to correct maximum depth for setting and pulling shrimp gear in Marine Area 7 East to 200 feet. Actions: Recreational…
June 2, 2026
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Skykomish River fishing will not open until Nov. 1
Action: Skykomish River closed to all fishing until Nov. 1. Species affected: All species. Effective dates: Immediately – Oct. 31, 2026. Location: Skykomish River, from…
June 1, 2026
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Hanford Reach summer salmon fishery
Action: Sets summer season salmon rules for the Hanford Reach. Species affected: Salmon. Locations, dates, and salmon rules: From Columbia Point (1/3 mile downstream of Interstate…
June 1, 2026
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Lower Columbia River summer salmon and steelhead fishery update
Action: Sets summer salmon and steelhead season rules downstream of Highway 395 Bridge at Pasco. Species affected: All species. Columbia River locations, dates, and rules:…
May 29, 2026
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Icicle River opening scheduled for May 31 is postponed
Action: Rescinds scheduled salmon season opener. Icicle River salmon season will not open as previously announced on May 31 and will remain closed until further…
May 29, 2026
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20-fathom depth restriction coordinate change in Marine Area 4 (Neah Bay)
Action: Redefines the 20 fathom depth restriction line for bottomfish as follows: 48°25.00’N. lat., 124°44.06’W. long. (new coordinate) 48°25.00’N. lat., 120°45.22’W. long. (new coordinate) 48°23.90’N.…
May 29, 2026
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Lewis River opens for hatchery Chinook salmon retention
Action: Opens the Lewis River to hatchery Chinook retention. All other permanent rules remain in effect. Effective date: June 1–July 31, 2026. Species affected: Chinook…
May 28, 2026
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Wind River salmon and steelhead fisheries return to permanent rules
Action: Restores Wind River salmon and steelhead angling rules to permanent rules listed in the Washington Sport Fishing Rules pamphlet. All other permanent rules remain…
May 27, 2026
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Icicle River to open for hatchery spring Chinook
Action: Opens the Icicle River to retention of hatchery spring Chinook. Effective date: One hour before official sunrise on Sunday, May 31, 2026, until further…
May 21, 2026
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Snake River spring Chinook fishery change
Action: Opens one additional day of spring Chinook salmon fishing in the Snake River at Little Goose Dam. Effective date: May 25, 2026, only. Species…