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- Lake Washington sockeye fishery extended through Aug. 15 - Aug 11, 2006 to
- Lake Washington opens for six days of additional sockeye fishing - Aug 4, 2006 to
- Lake Washington reopens for two more days of sockeye fishing - Jul 31, 2006 to
- Lake Washington opens for three day sockeye fishery - Jul 24, 2006 to
- Salmon fishing opens in Okanogan River and Lower Similkameen River - Jul 21, 2006 to
- Anglers must release tagged salmon on upper Columbia, Okanogan Rivers - Jul 14, 2006 to
- Recreational halibut fishing will reopen in August in Ilwaco - Jul 14, 2006 to
- Bottomfish closure at Point Heyer near Vashon - Jun 30, 2006 to
- Release of sport-caught sturgeon between John Day Dam and McNary Dam - Jun 28, 2006 to
- Reiter Ponds section of Skykomish River to open early - Jun 22, 2006 to
- Lower Section of the Okanogan River to open for salmon fishing July 1 - Jun 20, 2006 to
- Salmon fishing opens June 21 on Icicle River - Jun 19, 2006 to
- Salmon fishing closes June 14 on Icicle River - Jun 12, 2006 to
- Mill Pond will open to senior citizens during Free Fishing Weekend - Jun 7, 2006 to