WDFW Sportfishing Rules Updates
Official Season Changes, Emergency Rules, and Regulatory Notices
July 7, 2026
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Lower Skagit River fishing updates
Action: Extends the temporary closure in a portion of the lower Skagit River to all fishing until 12:30 p.m. July 9. Maintains previously announced temporary…
July 7, 2026
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Tulalip Terminal Area salmon fishing closed
Action: Closes salmon fishing. Effective dates: Immediately, through Sept. 7, 2026. Species affected: Salmon. Location: Marine Area 8-2, Tulalip Terminal Area – waters west of…
July 7, 2026
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Entiat River to open for summer Chinook fishing
Action: Opens salmon fishing. Effective dates: July 9, 2026, until further notice. Species affected: Chinook salmon. Location: Entiat River (Chelan County) from the mouth (railroad…
July 6, 2026
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Lower Skagit River fishing updates
Action: Closes a portion of the lower Skagit River to all fishing July 7 – 9 and July 13 – 15. Maintains previously announced sockeye…
June 29, 2026
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Puget Sound shrimp fishery update
Actions: Adds two days to the fishery for all shrimp species in Marine Area 6 outside Discovery Bay July 19–20. Cancels the previously announced shrimp…
June 22, 2026
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Lower Willapa River trout and game fish update
Action: Opens trout and game fish seasons. Effective dates: Immediately through Oct. 31, 2026. Species affected: Trout and other game fish. Location: Willapa River, from…
June 18, 2026
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Lower Skagit River fishing updates
Action: Closes a portion of the lower Skagit River in Skagit County to all fishing June 25 – 26 and June 30 – July 2.…
June 18, 2026
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Columbia River salmon and steelhead fishery update
Action: Modifies or closes fisheries for sockeye salmon in the Columbia River. Species affected: All species. Columbia River locations, dates, and rules: From the Megler-Astoria…
June 17, 2026
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Marine Area 11 (Tacoma and Vashon Island Area) Chinook daily limit increased to two
Action: Allows up to two Chinook to be retained as part of the salmon daily limit. Effective date: June 18 through June 30, 2026. Species…
June 16, 2026
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Puget Sound summer crab schedule
Action: Opens Puget Sound summer recreational crab seasons. Species affected: Dungeness, red rock, and tanner crab. Effective Dates and Locations: Marine areas 4 east of…