These updates reflect changes to the Sportfishing Pamphlet in effect for the date range listed. To see only rules currently in effect, visit the Emergency fishing and shellfishing rules page.
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- Lake Sylvia to close for kids-only fishing event - May 21, 2015 to
- Hoh River to close to fishing in June and July - May 21, 2015 to
- Columbia River endorsement removed from upper Rock Creek (Skamania Co.) - May 20, 2015 to
- Selective gear rules to be in effect on Mill Creek (Lewis Co.) - May 19, 2015 to
- Spring chinook daily catch limit increased on lower Kalama River - May 15, 2015 to
- Spring chinook limit and 2-pole area increased on lower Cowliz River - May 15, 2015 to
- Hatchery spring chinook daily limit increased at Drano Lake - May 15, 2015 to
- Fishing closure for Kress Lake safety day event - May 13, 2015 to
- Halibut fishing to close in most of Marine Area 2 - May 13, 2015 to
- Sport sturgeon retention season closes in the Dalles Pool - May 12, 2015 to
- 2015 ocean salmon-fishing season - May 11, 2015 to
- Snake River spring chinook fisheries to close - May 11, 2015 to
- The Skykomish River hatchery chinook fishery will not open June 1 - May 7, 2015 to