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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- Razor clam dig approved for Feb. 6-9 - Feb 5, 2008 to
- Harvest closed for tagged wild Kokanee - Jan 30, 2008 to
- Cascade River reopens to fishing - Jan 30, 2008 to
- Razor clam dig approved for Jan. 18-21 - Jan 15, 2008 to
- Closure of the Cascade River to fishing - Jan 14, 2008 to
- North Fork Nooksack River re-opens to fishing - Jan 14, 2008 to
- Open winter fishery on Patterson Lake - Dec 27, 2007 to
- Electric motors allowed on a portion of the Kalama River - Dec 24, 2007 to
- Sport Oyster season opened year-round at Cushman (Saltwater) Park - Dec 21, 2007 to
- Razor clam dig on 4 ocean beaches approved during Christmas week - Dec 18, 2007 to
- 2008 Smelt seasons set for SW Washington - Dec 14, 2007 to
- North Fork Nooksack River closes Dec. 15 - Dec 13, 2007 to
- Razor clam dig on 4 ocean beaches approved for Thanksgiving holiday - Nov 20, 2007 to
- Adult coho limit increase on the Tilton River - Nov 15, 2007 to
- Adult coho limit increase on the Cispus River - Nov 15, 2007 to
- Adult coho limit increase on the Cowlitz River - Nov 9, 2007 to
- Five areas of Puget Sound reopen for late-season crab fishing - Oct 30, 2007 to
- Razor clam dig approved for Oct. 25-28 - Oct 22, 2007 to
- Drano Lake open seven days a week - Oct 9, 2007 to
- Oak Harbor opens for coho fishing - Oct 5, 2007 to
- Upper Columbia River and tributaries open for steelhead fishing - Oct 3, 2007 to