TweetOLYMPIA – After two months of closures due to concerns surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic in Washington, many of the state’s coastal waters are set to reopen for fishing on May 26, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) announced … Continue reading →
TweetOLYMPIA – Some areas in Puget Sound are scheduled to open for recreational spot shrimp fishing on May 28, while other areas within central Puget Sound and Hood Canal are scheduled to open June 11 under seasons announced today by … Continue reading →
Tweetction: Closes spring Chinook salmon fishery on the Snake River. Effective date: May 23, 2020. Species affected: Chinook salmon. Location: Below Little Goose Dam: Snake River from Texas Rapids boat launch (south side of the river upstream of the mouth of Tucannon River) to the … Continue reading →
TweetOLYMPIA – With fishing scheduled to reopen under standard rules on May 5, following a statewide closure to help combat the spread of COVID-19, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) reminds anglers that a number of emergency rules … Continue reading →
Tweet Clarifies which species may be retained in both spring Chinook and sockeye fisheries. This release was originally published May 1. OLYMPIA – The Columbia River spring Chinook fishery is scheduled to open for four days through mid-May, state fishery … Continue reading →
Tweet OLYMPIA – Anglers on the Snake River will be able to fish for spring Chinook salmon when fishing begins to reopen in Washington on May 5, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) announced. Two sections of the … Continue reading →
Tweet Action: Close spring Chinook salmon fishery at Location B (Clarkston) listed below. Effective date: May 15, 2020 until further notice Species affected: Chinook salmon and steelhead Location: A) Below Little Goose Dam: Snake River from Texas Rapids boat launch (south side of the … Continue reading →
Tweet Action: Open part of the Skagit River to retention of hatchery Spring Chinook Effective date: May 16 through May 31, 2020 Species affected: Chinook salmon Location: Skagit River (Skagit Co.) from the hwy. 536 bridge (Memorial Hwy. Bridge) in Mt. Vernon to Gilligan … Continue reading →
Tweet OLYMPIA – Continued low returns of some key Chinook salmon stocks are expected to limit numerous Washington salmon fisheries in the upcoming season, state fishery managers announced today. The state’s 2020-21 salmon fishing seasons, developed by the Washington Department … Continue reading →
Tweet WDFW acts to protect Washington communities from the spread of COVID-19 OLYMPIA – The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) today announced that recreational fishing, shellfish harvesting and spring turkey and bear hunting seasons will be delayed in … Continue reading →
TweetAcess may be tricky – know before you go Fishing, hunting and wildlife viewing in Oregon remain open. However, Oregon State Parks as well as several cities and counties have closed parks, boat ramps and other facilities that could hinder … Continue reading →
Tweet Fishing, hunting and wildlife viewing remain open Access may be tricky – know before you go Fishing, hunting and wildlife viewing in Oregon remain open. However, Oregon State Parks as well as several cities and counties have closed … Continue reading →
TweetWDFW closes recreational fishing statewide in wake of governor’s order to ‘Stay Home, Stay Healthy’ in response to COVID-19 OLYMPIA – The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) today announced its decision to temporarily close recreational fishing and shellfishing … Continue reading →
TweetSpring is on its way – plenty of fishing opportunities this month Several fisheries are set to open in the weeks ahead, and the year’s first general hunting season isn’t far behind. With a new season of outdoor adventures about … Continue reading →
Tweetsalmon season-setting process gets underway for 2020 OLYMPIA – Fishery managers say the coming year may be another tough one for anglers in Washington, with low salmon returns expected again in 2020. The 2020 forecasts for Chinook, coho, sockeye, and … Continue reading →
Tweet OLYMPIA – Razor clam diggers can round up their shovels, clam guns and tubes for a six-day dig beginning March 6. State shellfish managers with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) approved a dig on evening low … Continue reading →
TweetOLYMPIA – Razor clam diggers can return to ocean beaches for four days of digging beginning Feb. 20. State shellfish managers with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) approved a dig on evening low tides after marine toxin … Continue reading →
TweetOLYMPIA – As of Monday, Feb. 17, anglers on 77 lakes, as well as rivers, streams, and beaver ponds across Washington are allowed to keep more bass, walleye, and channel catfish as part of their daily limit under new permanent … Continue reading →
TweetFishery managers from Washington and Oregon on Wednesday approved a sport fishery for spring Chinook salmon on the Columbia River that reflects continued low numbers of fish available for harvest this year. According to preseason projections, about 81,700 upriver spring … Continue reading →
TweetAction: Reduces the adult salmon daily limit to 1 fish in the lower Kalama River. Effective date: March 1, 2020 until further notice. Species affected: Salmon. Location: From the mouth upstream to 1,000 feet below the fishway at the upper salmon hatchery (i.e. Kalama … Continue reading →
