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Tail of a halibut that was caught in the ocean

Halibut fishing starts April 4 in some Puget Sound marine areas and May 2 in coastal marine areas

News release | March 14, 2024

Water flows into a storm drain labeled "Keep clean and clear — drains to Puget Sound"

Reduce toxic contaminants to help preserve Puget Sound wildlife

Blog post | March 12, 2024

Northern rock sole lying flat on a boat deck. Dark brown coloration with blackish spots.

Public invited to provide input on 2025-2026 coastal recreational bottomfish fisheries

News release | March 11, 2024

Fishing out of Westport in Marine Area 2 for ocean salmon

WDFW seeks public input on 2024 proposals for Washington’s ocean salmon fisheries

News release | March 11, 2024

Two young hunter education students practicing at a shooting range while an instructor stands nearby giving direction

Complete hunter education to prepare for spring turkey season

News release | March 11, 2024

Cover of a report on Shrubsteppe restoration in Washington

New long-term strategy promotes conservation of Washington’s imperiled shrubsteppe habitat

News release | March 11, 2024

Oxbows on the Chehalis River provide habitat for salmon and other native aquatic species.

Chehalis Basin Aquatic Species Restoration Plan Symposium set for April 17-18

News release | March 8, 2024

Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission meets in Olympia March 14-16

News release | March 8, 2024

Anglers fishing for steelhead on the Lewis River.

A new approach to Lewis River steelhead production

Blog post | March 7, 2024

Pike caught by WDFW on San Juan Island in March 2024

WDFW releases draft Interagency Northern Pike Rapid Response Plan

News release | March 7, 2024

WDFW and DNR seek public input on Central Washington Green Dot Road management

News release | March 7, 2024

Harvesters dip net for smelt in the Cowlitz River.

Additional one-day smelt fishery announced for Cowlitz River on Tuesday, March 5

News release | March 1, 2024