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- Snake River steelhead fishing rule update - Jan 3, 2022 to
- Clam, oyster seasons on three beaches will not open Jan. 1 - Dec 29, 2021 to
- Razor clam digs approved Dec. 30 through Jan. 5 - Dec 21, 2021 to
- Nooksack River, mainstem, North Fork, and Middle Fork fishery update - Dec 16, 2021 to
- Nooksack River, South Fork fishery update - Dec 16, 2021 to
- Sport sturgeon retention season changes for The Dalles Pool - Dec 16, 2021 to
- Jan. 1 salmon season opener in Marine Area 10 - Dec 16, 2021 to
- Razor clam digs approved Dec. 15 through Dec. 23 - Dec 9, 2021 to
- Coastal rivers and tributaries fishing rules update - Nov 30, 2021 to
- Razor clam digs approved Dec. 1 through Dec. 9 - Nov 24, 2021 to
- Salmon fishing closed in Tacoma-Vashon Island (Marine Area 11) - Nov 18, 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
- Marine Area 10 reopening for late-season recreational crab fishing - Nov 10, 2021 to
- Adult coho daily limit increased on the Kalama River - Nov 10, 2021 to
- Adult coho daily limit increased on the Washougal River - Nov 10, 2021 to
- Kennedy Creek mouth opens for chum - Nov 5, 2021 to
- Chum retention allowed in Marine Area 13 - 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