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- Steelhead fishing in the Tucannon River to close - Sep 2, 2021 to
- Snake River to Steelhead Fishing Rule Changes - Sep 2, 2021 to
- Wind River will remain closed to fishing above Shipherd Falls - Sep 1, 2021 to
- Ilwaco (Marine Area 1) recreational salmon season to close - Aug 26, 2021 to
- Lake Wenatchee sockeye fishery to close - Aug 26, 2021 to
- Lower Columbia River salmon and steelhead fishery update - Aug 25, 2021 to
- Chinook retention suspended in Tacoma-Vashon Island (Marine Area 11) - Aug 23, 2021 to
- Marine Area 2 anglers may keep 2 Chinook - Aug 20, 2021 to
- Chinook Retention Suspended in Marine Area 10 - Aug 20, 2021 to
- Waters within 100 yards of Dash Point Pier to open to fishing - Aug 13, 2021 to
- Recreational Crab Opening in 7-North delayed to August 21 - Aug 13, 2021 to
- Fall Chinook Harvest to be allowed in the Snake River - Aug 13, 2021 to
- Elliott Bay open to salmon fishing - Aug 12, 2021 to
- Lake Roosevelt white sturgeon fishery area expands Sept. 1 - Aug 6, 2021 to
- Additional August and September sport halibut season dates announced - Aug 5, 2021 to
- Chinook retention suspended in Marine Area 9 - Aug 3, 2021 to
- Marine Area 2 to open 7 days per week for salmon fishing - Aug 3, 2021 to
- Lake Wenatchee opens for sockeye - Aug 2, 2021 to
- Chinook retention suspended in Marine Area 6 - Aug 2, 2021 to
- Additional August and September sport halibut season dates announced - Jul 21, 2021 to
- Neah Bay (Marine Area 4) recreational salmon seasons update - Jul 21, 2021 to