WDFW Sportfishing Rules Updates
Official Season Changes, Emergency Rules, and Regulatory Notices
April 5, 2023
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Columbia River spring Chinook season extended
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…
April 5, 2023
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Deep River spring Chinook season updated
Deep River spring Chinook season updated Action: Updates the fishing regulations for spring Chinook Species affected: Spring Chinook, hatchery steelhead Effective date: Immediately, through April…
April 5, 2023
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Razor clam digs approved for April 6 through April 12
Razor clam digs approved for April 6 through April 12 Action: Opens Razor clam seasons. Effective dates: April 6 through April 12, 2023 Species affected: …
March 22, 2023
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Razor clam digs approved for March 23 through March 26
Action: Opens Razor clam seasons. Effective dates: March 17 through March 26, 2023 Species affected: Razor Clams Specific daytime low tides and beaches that are…
March 22, 2023
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A portion of the Sauk River to open for catch and release steelhead fishing five days per week
Action: Opens Catch and Release steelhead fishing. Effective date: March 25 through April 30, 2023; Saturdays through Wednesdays. Species affected: Steelhead Location: Sauk River (Skagit/Snohomish…
March 22, 2023
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Upper Skagit River opens to catch and release steelhead fishing five days per week
Action: Opens Catch and Release steelhead fishing. Effective date: March 25 through Apr. 30, 2023; Saturdays through Wednesdays. Species affected: Steelhead Location: Skagit River (Skagit…
March 14, 2023
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Razor clam digs approved for March 17 through March 26
Action: Opens Razor clam seasons. Effective dates: March 17 through March 26, 2023 Species affected: Razor Clams Specific evening low tides and beaches that are…
March 9, 2023
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Salmon fishing to remain closed in Seattle/Bremerton (Marine Area 10)
Action: Extends closure of Marine Area 10 winter salmon fishing through the end of the season Effective date: Immediately, through March 31, 2023 Species affected: …
March 3, 2023
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Hatchery steelhead season extended on Salmon Creek (Clark Co.)
Hatchery steelhead season extended on Salmon Creek (Clark Co.) Action: Opens angling for and retention of hatchery steelhead; selective gear rules in effect, except use…
March 3, 2023
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Adult salmon daily limit reduced in the Wind River
Adult salmon daily limit reduced in the Wind River Action: Reduces the adult salmon daily limit to 1 hatchery fish. Effective date: March 16,…