WDFW Sportfishing Rules Updates
Official Season Changes, Emergency Rules, and Regulatory Notices
September 1, 2026
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Daily limits removed from Fish Lake ahead of rehabilitation
Action: Opens fishing with no size restrictions or daily limit for all species. Species affected: All species Location: Fish Lake (Spokane County) Effective dates: Immediately…
August 28, 2026
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Stevens Creek to close to fishing in September
Action: Closes game fish angling in Stevens Creek. Effective date: Sept. 1–30, 2026. Species affected: Game fish Locations: Stevens Creek in Grays Harbor County from…
August 27, 2026
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Entiat River to close for summer Chinook fishing
Action: Closes salmon fishing. Effective dates: Aug. 31, 2026, until further notice. Species affected: Chinook salmon. Location: Entiat River (Chelan County) from the mouth (railroad…
August 25, 2026
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Marine Area 4 (Neah Bay) salmon possession rules update
Action: Allows salmon legally caught in Canada and Marine Areas east of Sekiu River (Marine Areas 5-13) to be transported through Marine Area 4 (Neah…
August 25, 2026
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Lower Naselle River gear restriction update
Action: Rescinds requirement for bait or lure to be suspended below a float, except when trolling from a floating device, beginning Oct. 15. Effective dates:…
August 21, 2026
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Quillayute River recreational fishing closures
Action: Beginning Sept. 1, the Quillayute River is closed to all recreational fishing Mondays and Tuesdays through Sept. 8 and then closed on Mondays through…
August 21, 2026
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Marine Area 1 (Ilwaco) recreational salmon season closes Aug. 25
Action: Closes salmon fishing and prohibits possession of salmon onboard a vessel. Effective date: Aug. 25–Sept. 30, 2026. Species affected: Salmon. Location: Waters of Marine…
August 21, 2026
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Marine Area 4 (Neah Bay) recreational salmon season closes Aug. 24
Action: Closes salmon fishing, and prohibits possession of salmon onboard a vessel. Effective date: Aug. 24–Sept. 30, 2026. Species affected: Salmon. Location: Marine Area 4…
August 21, 2026
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Lower Columbia River salmon and steelhead fishery update
Action: Modifies Chinook retention regulations from Buoy 10 to the west end of Puget Island. Species affected: Salmon. Effective date: Aug. 25–Sept. 2, 2026. Locations…
August 17, 2026
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Upper Green (Duwamish) River closed to fishing from Sept. 16–Oct. 31
Action: Closes all fishing. Effective dates: Sept. 16–Oct. 31, 2026. Species affected: All species. Location: Green (Duwamish) River, from Auburn Black Diamond Road Bridge to…