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 ...
The Pacific razor clam is one of the most sought after shellfish in the state of Washington. Better roads and more leisure time have brought increasing numbers of diggers to the ocean beaches. It is ...
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 ...
Limited primarily to fishing piers and boat ramps.
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 ...
All current fishing contests requiring a permit in Washington State waters.
2026 Puget Sound quota: 80,512 lbs2026 Halibut seasonMarine Area 5 - 10The 2026 seasons dates, pending issuance of regulations by the National Marine Fisheries Service, are: April 2 through June 30, ...
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In addition to the delisting objective of 15 successful breeding pairs distributed in the three geographic regions for 3 consecutive years, an alternative delisting objective is also established ...
Following a decline at the end of 2024, the Washington Gray Wolf Conservation and Management Annual Report shows that the ...
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 ...
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, ...