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WDFW approves final coastal razor clam digs of the spring season from April 30 through May 6

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) shellfish managers confirmed today that the final coastal razor clam digs of the season can proceed as planned at Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis, a ...
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2026 Northern Pikeminnow Sport-Reward Fishery begins May 1

Reward Fishery will open May 1, offering anglers the chance to earn cash while helping protect vulnerable salmon and steelhead in the Columbia and Snake rivers. The fishery will be open daily through ...
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Washington’s wolf population increases 17% in 2025

Following a decline at the end of 2024, the Washington Gray Wolf Conservation and Management Annual Report shows that the ...
Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife

2026 Washington big game hunting regulations now available; special hunt submissions begin April 20

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) has released the latest big game hunting season and regulation information.
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WDFW invites participation in workshops on kelp gathering and conservation

April 16 is celebrated as Washington’s official Bull Kelp DayOLYMPIA – The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) and partners including the Washington State Department of Natural Resources ...
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Washington recreational salmon fishing seasons tentatively set for 2026-2027

Anglers in Washington can expect similar recreational salmon fisheries in 2026-2027 compared to last season, with additional opportunities and some Puget Sound summer Chinook seasons shorter in ...
Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife

WDFW opens lowland lakes April 25; Trout Derby returns with 900 prizes

Anglers across Washington can look forward to the beginning of lowland lake fishing and the annual Trout Derby kickoff on April 25, when hundreds of lakes statewide open for the season. This year, ...
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WDFW classifies invasive golden mussels as prohibited statewide

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) has undertaken emergency rule making to classify golden mussels (Limnoperna fortunei) as a Prohibited Level 1 invasive species statewide in response ...
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Recreational spot shrimp fishery to open May 24 in most of Puget Sound

The recreational spot shrimp fishery will open May 24 in many Puget Sound marine areas, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) fishery managers announced today, with additional dates ...
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April salmon fishing closed in Marine Area 11 (Tacoma-Vashon Island) to support conservation objectives

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) fishery managers announced today that the April salmon fishery in Marine Area 11 (Tacoma-Vashon Island) is closing and will not reopen on Wednesday, ...
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Current rule-making activity (Rule-making docket)

We invite you to participate in our rule-making process. WDFW is actively considering the rule-making proceedings listed below. Chapter 220-111 WAC provides procedures for inspecting or requesting ...
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Lake Washington

Limited primarily to fishing piers and boat ramps.