WDFW Sportfishing Rules Updates
Official Season Changes, Emergency Rules, and Regulatory Notices
April 29, 2024
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Snake River spring Chinook fishery opens
Action: Opens spring Chinook salmon fishing on the Snake River as described below. Effective dates: Location A (Snake River below Little Goose Dam): Open Tuesdays…
April 19, 2024
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The Skagit River to open for hatchery spring Chinook
Action: Opens a portion of the Skagit River to fishing for hatchery spring Chinook. Effective date: April 24 through May 31, 2024 Species affected: Chinook salmon Location: Skagit River…
April 18, 2024
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Razor clam digs approved April 23 through April 29
Action: Opens Razor clam season. Effective dates: April 23 through April 29, 2024 Species affected: Razor Clams Specific low tides for openers: Image Digging allowed…
April 18, 2024
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Salmon fishing to closed April 20 in Marine Area 5 (Sekiu and Pillar Point)
Action: Closes salmon fishing. Effective date: April 20 through April 30, 2024. Species affected: All salmon. Location: Marine Area 5 (Sekiu and Pillar Point). Reason for action: Estimates of landed catch…
April 11, 2024
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Marine Area 11 to open for additional days of salmon fishing
Action: Opens salmon season for additional days Effective date: Immediately, through April 15, 2024. Species affected: Salmon. Location: Marine Area 11, except year-round piers (Des Moines Pier, Les…
April 9, 2024
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Recreational shrimp fisheries for all shrimp, including spot shrimp, will open in many Marine Areas
Recreational shrimp fisheries for all shrimp, including spot shrimp, will open in many Marine Areas Action: Recreational shrimp seasons will open for all shrimp including spot…
April 9, 2024
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Deep River spring Chinook season extended
Action: Sets fishing regulations for 2024 spring Chinook season. Species affected: Salmon and hatchery steelhead Effective date: Immediately, through April 11, 2024 Location: Deep River (Wahkiakum…
April 9, 2024
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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 rules: Columbia River: From the Buoy…
April 5, 2024
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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 rules: 1. Columbia River, from the…
April 3, 2024
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Razor clam digs approved April 8 through April 14
Action: Opens Razor clam season. Effective dates: April 8 through April 14, 2024 Species affected: Razor Clams Specific low tides for openers: Image Digging allowed…