WDFW Sportfishing Rules Updates
Official Season Changes, Emergency Rules, and Regulatory Notices
November 15, 2023
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Stillaguamish mainstem and forks return to permanent rules
Stillaguamish mainstem and forks return to permanent rules Action:…
November 14, 2023
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Toutle, North Fork Toutle, and Green River (Cowlitz County) return to permanent rules
Action: Returns fishing seasons to those listed in the 2023/24 Washington Sport Fishing Rules pamphlet. Effective date: Nov. 15, 2023. Species affected: All species. Location:…
November 8, 2023
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Razor clam digs approved for Nov.12 through Nov. 18
Action: Opens Razor clam seasons. Effective dates: Nov. 12 through Nov. 18, 2023 Species affected: Razor Clams Specific evening low tides and beaches that are…
November 4, 2023
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Adult salmon daily limit reduced for Grays Harbor rivers
Action: Reduces adult portion of salmon daily limit to one (1) fish. Closes all Chinook retention. Effective date: Nov. 4 through Dec. 31, 2023. Species affected: Salmon. Locations…
November 3, 2023
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Chum retention allowed in Carr Inlet
Action: Allows for retention of chum salmon in Carr Inlet. Effective date: Immediately through Dec. 7, 2023. Species affected: Chum salmon. Location and rules: Marine Area 13 waters…
November 1, 2023
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Cascade River coho fishery extended
Action: Extends coho season. Effective dates: Immediately through Nov. 30, 2023. Species affected: Coho salmon. Location: Cascade River from mouth to Rockport-Cascade Road Bridge. Rule: Minimum size…
October 31, 2023
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Sport sturgeon retention season changes to Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays only for The Dalles Pool
Action: Changes white sturgeon retention season structure from seven (7) days per week to three (3) days per week. Effective date: Jan. 1 through Jan. 29,…
October 31, 2023
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Sport sturgeon retention season changes to Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays only for Bonneville Pool
Action: Changes white sturgeon retention season structure from seven (7) days per week, to three (3) days per week. Effective date: Jan. 1 through Feb. 7,…
October 31, 2023
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Salmon fishing to close on the Elochoman River below Beaver Creek Road Bridge
Action: Closes salmon fishing. Effective date: Nov. 1, 2023, until further notice. Species affected: Salmon. Location: From the mouth to the Beaver Creek Road Bridge. Reason…
October 31, 2023
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Snohomish system updates, many areas open or extended for salmon and gamefish on Nov. 1
Action: Opens or extends salmon seasons in Skykomish, Snohomish, Snoqualmie, and Wallace rivers. Returns gamefish seasons to permanent rules listed in the 2023/24 Washington Sportfishing…