WDFW Sportfishing Rules Updates
Official Season Changes, Emergency Rules, and Regulatory Notices
June 23, 2023
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Cascade River to open seven days per week for hatchery spring Chinook
Action: Opens a portion of the Cascade River to fishing for hatchery spring Chinook seven days per week. Effective date: Immediately through July 15, 2023.…
June 21, 2023
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Wenatchee River closing for salmon fishing
Action: Closes salmon fishing. Effective date: One hour after official sunset on Friday, June 23, 2023. Species affected: Chinook salmon. Location: Wenatchee River (Chelan County) from the Highway…
June 16, 2023
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Updated Puget Sound shrimping seasons
Actions: Opens 1 day of spot shrimp fishing in Discovery Bay Opens non-spot shrimp season in Marine Area 7 East Opens spot shrimp season…
June 14, 2023
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Portion of the Skagit River to open to fishing for sockeye
Action: Opens sockeye retention in portions of the Skagit River. Effective date: June 16 through July 15, 2023. Species affected: Sockeye salmon. Location: Skagit River (Skagit Co.); from…
June 14, 2023
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Most Puget Sound areas opening for recreational crabbing this summer
Action: Opens Puget Sound summer crab seasons. Species affected: Dungeness, Red Rock, and Tanner crab. Effective Dates and Locations: Marine Areas 4 east of…
June 13, 2023
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Salmon fishing suspended in Marine Area 11
Action: Closes to all salmon fishing. Effective date: June 15 through June 30, 2023. Species affected: All salmon. Location: Marine Area 11 (Tacoma-Vashon Island). Reason for action: Salmon…
June 7, 2023
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Portion of the Wenatchee River to open for hatchery spring Chinook salmon
Action: Opens retention of hatchery spring Chinook salmon. Effective date: One hour before official sunrise on Friday, June 9 to one hour after official sunset on Thursday,…
June 7, 2023
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Marine Area 4 recreational salmon seasons
Action: Opens coastal salmon fisheries Effective date: June 17 through Sept. 30, 2023 Species affected: Salmon Location: Marine Area 4 Rules west of Bonilla-Tatoosh line:…
June 7, 2023
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Marine Area 3 recreational salmon seasons
Action: Opens coastal salmon fisheries Effective date: June 17 through Oct. 7, 2023 Species affected: Salmon Location: Marine Area 3 Rules: June 17 through July…
June 7, 2023
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Marine Area 2 recreational salmon season
Action: Opens coastal salmon fisheries Effective date: June 24 through Sept. 30, 2023 Species affected: Salmon Location: Marine Area 2 Rules: Daily limit 2 including…