WDFW Sportfishing Rules Updates
Official Season Changes, Emergency Rules, and Regulatory Notices
February 20, 2026
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The Dalles Pool opens for two days of sturgeon retention
Action: Opens two days of white sturgeon retention (Feb. 22 and Feb. 26). Species affected: White sturgeon. Location: Columbia River from The Dalles Dam to…
February 19, 2026
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Additional one-day smelt fishery announced for Cowlitz River on Saturday, Feb. 21
Action: Opens one day of eulachon smelt retention in the lower Cowlitz River. Effective date: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026. Species…
February 13, 2026
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One day of Eulachon smelt dipping approved for the lower Cowlitz River
Action: Opens one day of Eulachon smelt retention in the lower Cowlitz River. Rules: Daily limit is 10 pounds only. Harvesters may use handheld dipnets…
February 11, 2026
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The Dalles Pool opens for one day of sturgeon retention
Action: Opens one day of white sturgeon retention. Species affected: White sturgeon. Location: Columbia River from The Dalles Dam to John Day Dam and all…
February 11, 2026
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Bonneville Pool opens for one day of sturgeon retention
Action: Opens one day of white sturgeon retention. Species affected: White sturgeon. Location: Columbia River from Bonneville Dam to The Dalles Dam and all adjacent…
February 10, 2026
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Snoqualmie River and Tokul Creek winter game fish seasons extended
Action: Extends open game fish seasons. Effective dates: Feb. 16–March 1, 2026. Species affected: All game fish. Locations and rules: Snoqualmie River, from boat ramp…
February 9, 2026
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Razor clam digs approved for Feb. 14–Feb. 19
Action: Opens Razor clam seasons. Effective dates: Feb. 14–19, 2026. Species affected: Razor Clams. Specific evening low tides and beaches that are open (digging allowed…
January 23, 2026
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Razor clam digs approved for Jan. 29–Feb. 4
Action: Opens Razor clam seasons. Effective dates: Jan. 29–Feb. 4, 2026. Species affected: Razor Clams. Specific evening low tides and beaches that are open (digging…
January 9, 2026
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Sturgeon retention closes in John Day Pool
Action: Closes retention of sturgeon. Effective date: Jan. 10–April 30, 2026. Species affected: White Sturgeon Location: Columbia River from John Day Dam to McNary Dam…
January 9, 2026
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2026 Sport clam, oyster, and mussel seasons to change on nine Puget Sound beaches
Action: In anticipation of 2026 annual season-setting for recreational clams, mussels, and oysters, WDFW is adjusting early-2026 status for nine Puget Sound beaches. Effective date:…