These updates reflect changes to the Sportfishing Pamphlet in effect for the date range listed. To see only rules currently in effect, visit the Emergency fishing and shellfishing rules page.
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- Quillayute system reopens to fishing beginning Oct. 1 - Sep 26, 2023 to
- Razor clam digs approved Sept. 29 through Oct. 2 - Sep 26, 2023 to
- Stillaguamish mainstem and forks close to fishing beginning Sept. 27 - Sep 25, 2023 to
- Lower Columbia River salmon and steelhead fishery update - Sep 21, 2023 to
- Anglers can retain hatchery Chinook in Whatcom Creek - Sep 15, 2023 to
- Lower Columbia River salmon and steelhead fishery update - Sep 14, 2023 to
- Yale Reservoir salmon length restriction - Sep 14, 2023 to
- Samish River to open for three days of Chinook fishing - Sep 14, 2023 to
- Lower Columbia River salmon and steelhead fishery update - Sep 7, 2023 to
- Recreational crab seasons to open daily in Marine Area 7 North - Sep 1, 2023 to
- Marine Area 3 recreational salmon season update - Aug 25, 2023 to
- Marine Area 1 recreational salmon season update - Aug 25, 2023 to
- Marine Area 4 recreational salmon season update - Aug 25, 2023 to
- Marine Area 2 recreational salmon season update - Aug 25, 2023 to
- No Chinook or wild coho landing or possession allowed in Marine Area 5 - Aug 25, 2023 to
- Recreational crab to open in Marine Area 7 North on Sunday, August 20 - Aug 18, 2023 to
- Marine Area 2 (Westport-Ocean Shores) recreational salmon season update - Aug 17, 2023 to
- Additional days of Chinook fishing to open in Marine Area 10 - Aug 16, 2023 to
- Marine Area 7 North crab season delayed - Aug 15, 2023 to