WDFW Sportfishing Rules Updates
Official Season Changes, Emergency Rules, and Regulatory Notices
June 17, 2024
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Selective gear rules in effect in Reiter Ponds area of Skykomish River
Action: Selective gear rules in effect in the Reiter Ponds area. Maintains closure to all fishing in Skykomish River downstream of Highway 2 Bridge. Species…
June 13, 2024
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Most Puget Sound areas opening for recreational crabbing this summer
Action: Opens Puget Sound summer recreational crab seasons. Species affected: Dungeness, Red Rock, and Tanner crab. Effective Dates and Locations: Marine areas 4 east of…
June 12, 2024
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Kalama River fisheries return to permanent rule
Action: Restores the salmon angling rules for the Kalama River to those listed in the 2023-2024 Sport Fishing Rules pamphlet; all other permanent rules remain in effect.…
June 10, 2024
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May Creek closed to all fishing
Action: Closes all fishing. Species affected: All species. Effective dates: Immediately, until further notice. Location: May Creek (Snohomish County) a tributary to the Wallace River. Reason for action: Limited allowable…
June 10, 2024
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Updated Puget Sound shrimping seasons
Actions: Opens 1 day (limited hours) of spot shrimp harvest in Marine Areas 8-1 and 8-2 June 13, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.…
June 6, 2024
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Lower Columbia River salmon and steelhead fishery update
Action: Extends spring season and sets summer season regulations downstream of Highway 395 Bridge at Pasco. Species affected: Salmon and steelhead. Effective Date: June 8 through July 31,…
June 6, 2024
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Marine Area 4 recreational salmon seasons
Action: Opens coastal salmon fisheries Effective date: June 22 through Sept. 15, 2024 Species affected: Salmon Location: Marine Area 4 Rules west of Bonilla-Tatoosh line: June…
June 6, 2024
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Marine Area 3 recreational salmon seasons
Action: Opens recreational salmon fisheries Effective date: June 22 through September 15, 2024 Species affected: Salmon Location: Marine Area 3 Rules: June 22 through July 31:…
June 6, 2024
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Marine Area 2 recreational salmon season
Action: Opens recreational salmon fisheries Effective date: June 30 through Sept. 15, 2024 Species affected: Salmon Location: Marine Area 2 Rules: June 30-July 13: Open Sundays…
June 6, 2024
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Marine Area 1 recreational salmon season
Action: Opens recreational salmon fisheries. Effective date: June 22 through Sept. 30, 2024 Species affected: Salmon Location: Marine Area 1 Rules: Daily limit 2 including no…