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- Hatchery spring chinook fishing opens June 1 on the Elochoman River - May 26, 2006 to
- Drano Lake Wednesday closure extended through mid-June - May 26, 2006 to
- Recreational halibut fishing closes in Ilwaco - May 26, 2006 to
- Spring chinook fishing begins Friday, May 26 on Icicle River - May 19, 2006 to
- Snake river spring chinook fishery gear clarification - May 19, 2006 to
- Fishing closure for Kress Lake Safety Day Event, May 20 - May 17, 2006 to
- Snake river spring chinook fishery to open May 17 - May 16, 2006 to
- Recreational halibut fishing closes in Neah Bay and La Push - May 16, 2006 to
- Columbia river spring chinook season reopens below Bonneville Dam - May 16, 2006 to
- Recreational halibut fishing closes in Westport - May 12, 2006 to
- Bradley Lake fishing closure for youth angling event - May 10, 2006 to
- Final razor clam dig of season gets green light to start April 28 - Apr 25, 2006 to
- Swift Power Canal opens to fishing - Apr 17, 2006 to
- Sturgeon spawning sanctuary established downstream of John Day Dam - Apr 14, 2006 to
- Lower Columbia River spring chinook fishery closes beginning April 14 - Apr 11, 2006 to