WDFW Sportfishing Rules Updates
Official Season Changes, Emergency Rules, and Regulatory Notices
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)…
December 3, 2025
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Queets, Quinault, central coast, and Grays Harbor rivers and tributaries: fishing rules update
Actions: Updates single point barbless hook requirements for month of Dec. Maintains previously announced release requirements for wild trout. Maintains previously announced game fish (including…
November 27, 2025
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Willapa Bay tributaries fishing rules update
Actions: Updates wild trout release requirements. Updates game fish (including trout and steelhead) season closing dates. Updates game fish (including trout and steelhead) gear restrictions.…
November 26, 2025
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North Coast/Olympic Peninsula rivers and tributaries: steelhead and trout rules update
Actions: Updates wild trout release requirements. Updates game fish (including trout and steelhead) season closing dates. Updates game fish (including trout and steelhead) bait restrictions.…
July 26, 2024
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Wenatchee River salmon season will not open in 2024
Action: Closes planned Wenatchee River salmon season. Effective dates: Aug. 1 through Sept. 30, 2024. Species affected: Chinook salmon. Location: Wenatchee River (Chelan County) from mouth to the Icicle…
July 25, 2024
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Correction: Marine Area 7 (San Juan Islands) to open for one additional day of salmon fishing
Action: Opens the salmon season for one additional day. Effective date: July 26, 2024. Species affected: Salmon. Location: Marine Area 7, except: Bellingham Bay and areas listed as closed…
July 25, 2024
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Marine Area 7 (San Juan Islands) to open for one additional day of salmon fishing
Action: Opens the salmon season for one additional day. Effective date: July 26, 2024. Species affected: Salmon. Location: Marine Area 7 (San Juan Islands) except Bellingham Bay and areas listed…