WDFW Sportfishing Rules Updates
Official Season Changes, Emergency Rules, and Regulatory Notices
May 12, 2023
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Snake River spring Chinook salmon fishery change
Action: Closes spring Chinook salmon fishing on the Snake River. Effective date: May 13, 2023. Species affected: Chinook salmon. Locations: A) Below Little Goose Dam: Snake…
May 12, 2023
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Much of Snohomish system closed until further notice
Action: Closes all fishing. Species affected: All species. Effective dates and locations: Closed to all fishing until further notice: Snohomish River, from mouth upstream. Snoqualmie River,…
May 3, 2023
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Willapa River to open for hatchery spring Chinook salmon retention
Action: Opens retention of hatchery spring Chinook salmon. Effective date: May 27 through July 31, 2023. Species affected: Spring Chinook salmon. Locations and rules: Willapa…
May 3, 2023
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Yakima River to open for hatchery spring Chinook salmon
Action: Open two areas of the Yakima River to fishing for hatchery spring Chinook salmon. Locations: Area A: Highway 240 Bridge in Richland (RM 2.1) upstream…
April 28, 2023
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Razor clam digs approved for May 4 through May 14
Action: Opens Razor clam seasons. Effective dates: May 4 through May 14, 2023 Species affected: Razor Clams Specific daytime low tides and beaches that are…
April 28, 2023
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Coastal rivers and tributaries fishing rules update
Coastal rivers and tributaries fishing rules update Action: Returns listed locations to permanent rules as listed in the 2022/23 Washington Sport Fishing Pamphlet. Effective date: May 1,…
April 26, 2023
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Skagit River to open for hatchery spring Chinook salmon
Action: Opens a portion of the Skagit River to fishing for hatchery spring Chinook salmon. Effective date: May 1 through May 31, 2023. Species affected: Chinook salmon. Location:…
April 26, 2023
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Snake River spring Chinook fishery opens
Action: Opens spring Chinook salmon fishing on the Snake River as described below. Species affected: Chinook salmon. Effective dates: Location A: Open Tuesdays and Fridays…
April 21, 2023
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Salmon fishing closing in Sekiu and Pillar Point (Marine Area 5)
Action: Closes salmon fishing Effective date: April 24 through April 30, 2023 Species affected: All salmon Location: Sekiu and Pillar Point (Marine Area 5) Reason for action: Data…
April 18, 2023
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Razor clam digs approved for April 19 through April 25
Action: Opens Razor clam seasons. Effective dates: April 19 through April 25, 2023 Species affected: Razor Clams Specific daytime low tides and beaches that are…