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- Adult coho daily limit increased on the Washougal River - Nov 10, 2021 to
- Razor clam digs approved Nov. 16 through Nov. 24 - Nov 10, 2021 to
- Adult coho daily limit increased on the Lewis River - Nov 10, 2021 to
- Chum retention allowed in Marine Area 13 - Nov 5, 2021 to
- Kennedy Creek mouth opens for chum - Nov 5, 2021 to
- Ringold Springs Access opens to bank fishing for fall salmon - Nov 1, 2021 to
- Chinook retention limit changed in Tacoma-Vashon Island (Marine Area 11) - Oct 28, 2021 to
- Recreational sea cucumber closures in Puget Sound - Oct 28, 2021 to
- Razor clam digs approved Nov. 3 through Nov. 10 - Oct 27, 2021 to
- Skagit River coho fishery extended through Dec. 31 - Oct 22, 2021 to
- Cascade River coho fishery season extended through Nov. 30 - Oct 22, 2021 to
- Skagit River from Highway 9 to Baker River opens Tuesday, Oct. 19 - Oct 18, 2021 to
- Razor clam digs approved Oct. 19 through Oct. 25 - Oct 14, 2021 to
- Skagit River from Highway 9 to Baker River opens Thursday, Oct. 14 - Oct 14, 2021 to
- Cascade River salmon seasons to remain open through October 24 - Oct 8, 2021 to
- All waters of Drano Lake return to permanent rule - Oct 7, 2021 to
- Daily limit of hatchery coho salmon increased on Cowlitz River - Oct 7, 2021 to
- Hanford Reach fall salmon fishery extended two days - Oct 6, 2021 to
- Skagit River salmon update - Oct 1, 2021 to
- Salmon seasons on Snohomish and Skykomish extended to Oct. 10 - Oct 1, 2021 to
- Lower Columbia River salmon and steelhead fishery update - Sep 30, 2021 to